Benchmade Barrage Tanto 583BK

The Benchmade Barrage was the first knife to feature the Axis lock and assisted opening feature.  If you are looking for a solidly built rapidly deployable knife the Barrage is an excellent place to start.  This Barrage has A Tanto style blade, coated black, with a plain edge.  The Benchmade assisted knives feature a coil spring deployment making them both fast and strong, even if the blade is momentarily blocked this type of system will continue the deployment once the blade is clear.  The Barrage also features a safety locking mechanism that will lock the blade closed for added safety. While I don't find it necessary to lock it during carry it is a great feature to set when you store the knife or it may be accessible to those not ready for the rapid opening.  

Designer: Osborne
Mechanism: AXIS-Assist
Action: Assisted-opening
Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61 HRC)
Blade Length: 3.60" (9.14cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.121" (3.07mm)
Open Length: 8.35" (21.21cm)
Closed Length: 4.75" (12.07cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.65" (16.51mm)
Weight: 4.51oz. (127.86g)

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Blade Edge Plain
Blade Finish  Black Coated
Blade Steel154CM (58-61 HRC)
Blade Style: Tanto
Clip Type: Standard
Clip Reversible Tip-Up
Handle Valox
Use Every Day, Outdoor
Blade Style Serrated Tanto
Handle Material Blade Finish: Finish Black Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61) Handle Material: Valox (Black)