Benchmade 5371FE Shootout folding knife

The Benchmade 5371FE Shootout is an automatic knife designed for reliability and performance, featuring a drop point blade crafted from ultra-hard CPM-CruWear steel. It boasts a CF-Elite handle for durability and a carbide nail for quick glass breaking. With its lightweight and practical design, this knife is well-suited for uniformed services and discerning users who need a dependable tool.

The Benchmade Shootout is a Double Action OTF (Out-The-Front) automatic knife, meaning both blade extension and retraction are controlled automatically. This feature allows for swift deployment and retraction even under stress or with a weakened hand. To deploy the blade, simply push the slider forward; retracting it requires pulling the slider back.

Key Features of the Benchmade 5371FE Shootout:

• Tactical Design: The knife features a drop point blade with excellent cutting properties and a tactical aesthetic highlighted by its tanto tip and sleek black handle.
• Premium Steel: The blade is made from CPM-CruWear tool steel, hardened to 63-65 HRC. This steel offers exceptional wear resistance and strength, performing significantly better than traditional D2 steel due to its vanadium, tungsten, and molybdenum additives. For maintenance, a diamond sharpener is recommended as standard ceramic stones may be less effective.
• Durable Coating: The blade is coated with Flat Earth PVD, providing enhanced hardness, scratch resistance, and corrosion protection.
• CF-Elite Handle: The handle is made from CF-Elite, a nylon polymer reinforced with carbon fiber. This material ensures a lightweight, rigid grip with a modern design achieved through precise 3D machining, rough texture, and contoured shape.
• Discreet Carry: Equipped with a high-set, reversible clip, the knife can be carried discreetly in a pocket or attached to a belt or backpack.
• Carbide Nail: Includes a carbide taper for emergency glass breaking or delivering a powerful impact.

Technical Specifications:

• Blade Shape: Drop Point
• Steel Hardness: 63-65 HRC
• Knife Type: Folding
• Opening Mechanism: Button (spring-loaded)
• Steel Type: CPM-CruWear
• Applications: EDC, tactical
• Corrosion Resistance: Average
• Dulling Resistance: Very High
• Grind Type: Flat
• Handle Material: CF-Elite Composite
• Blade Length: 88mm
• Blade Thickness: 2.3mm
• Folded Length: 112mm
• Total Length: 208mm
• Weight: 78g
• Manufacturer: Benchmade, USA
• Supplier Symbol: 5371FE