The Benchmade Phaeton is a spit-fire dual-action OTF automatic knife (brand part no. 4600DLC-1) from Benchmade that combines speed and style in a semi-tactical everyday carry package. It features a 3.45-inch single-edge drop point blade made from CPM-S30V stainless steel, an American-made premium-grade steel and the first of its kind specifically designed for use in knives, known for great corrosion resistance alongside good toughness and edge quality. A deep-carry pocket clip that reverses for right- or left-hand carry makes this OTF completely ambidextrous.

Key Specifications

• The 3.45-inch CPM-S30V blade carries a single-edge drop point profile.
• CPM-S30V steel offers great corrosion resistance with good toughness and edge quality.
• A dual-action OTF mechanism deploys and retracts the blade with a single switch.
• A reversible deep-carry pocket clip supports right- or left-hand carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CPM-S30V a notable blade steel? It was the first steel specifically engineered for knife blades, known for a strong balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

Can the Phaeton be carried on either side? Yes, its deep-carry pocket clip reverses for right- or left-hand carry, making it fully ambidextrous.

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