Benchmade Vector 495 Axis Flipper pocket knife

The Benchmade Vector is a great flipper pocket knife with an assisted opening mechanism. This means that the flipper is aided by a strong spring. As such the knife will quickly open with a strong click. To make sure it doesn’t open when you don’t want it to in your pocket or bag the knife has been enhanced with a secondary lock.

When you hold the Benchmade Vector you immediately notice how solid the knife is constructed. The steel liners and the G10 handles definitely leave a reliable impression. Because of the saber grind the blade is also very strong. In terms of steel Benchmade has chosen CPM S30V, a stainless type of American powdered steel which retains its sharpness.

The Vector has been enhanced with the famous AXIS-lock, an incredibly strong, completely symmetrical lock. As such this knife can be used by both left and right-handed users. Also because you can easily move the pocket clip.