{"product_id":"bencmade-hk-14716bk","title":"Benchmade H\u0026K 14716BK Axis Mini – 2.88″ Black D2 Clip Point, Black G10, AXIS Lock Folding Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini Folding Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini shrinks the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch Axis down to a 2.88 inch black coated D2 clip point on a black G10 handle, landing at a pocketable 2.88 oz. It keeps the part that matters most, Benchmade's AXIS lock, so you get a fully ambidextrous action and a lock you can release without ever putting a finger in the blade path. This model has been discontinued and is no longer in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.88 inch black coated D2 tool steel clip point blade at 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAXIS lock, ambidextrous open and close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured black G10 handle scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible black tip-up pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 6.50 inch overall length at just 2.88 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 2.88\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material: D2 Tool Steel, black coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Hardness: 60-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Clip Point, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: Black G10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Thickness: 0.440\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock Mechanism: AXIS Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 6.50\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 3.62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.88 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath: Sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is the Axis Mini different from the full size H\u0026amp;K Axis?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale, not design. The Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini (SKU BCM-14716BK) runs a 2.88 inch blade on a 6.50 inch frame at 2.88 oz, while the 14715 full size Axis carries a 3.69 inch blade on an 8.34 inch frame at 4.96 oz. Both use black coated D2, G10 scales and the AXIS lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat colour is the handle on the 14716BK?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack G10. The BK in the model number refers to the black blade coating, and on this family the plain BK models get black scales while the -1 suffix marks the sand version. The Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini (SKU BCM-14716BK) is the black-handled one, and the 14716BK-1 is sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the AXIS lock work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin omega springs push a hardened steel crossbar forward into slots in the liners, wedging it against the blade tang to lock the blade open. To close the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini (SKU BCM-14716BK), draw the bar back with thumb and forefinger and let the blade fall shut. It works identically left or right handed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs D2 a good blade steel, and does it need special care?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is a high-carbon tool steel with excellent edge retention, run at 60-62 HRC here. It is only semi-stainless, so unlike a true stainless it can spot or develop a patina if left damp. Dry the blade on the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini (SKU BCM-14716BK) after use, keep the pivot clean, and oil it lightly before long storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere was it made, and is Going Gear an authorized dealer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade builds its own knives in Oregon City, Oregon, but the Heckler \u0026amp; Koch line was a separate licensed program produced to a lower price point and listed as an import. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so the Benchmade H\u0026amp;K 14716BK Axis Mini (SKU BCM-14716BK) is genuine factory product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53038873248064,"sku":"BCM-14716BK","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_b0cd5466-ca7d-4b73-81d3-4435c19fa35e.jpg?v=1787157408","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/bencmade-hk-14716bk","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}