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Benchmade
Benchmade Bedlam
The Benchmade Bedlam is a tactical folding knife featuring a distinctive upswept scimitar blade profile, manual and automatic versions with AXIS Lock, G10 handle with aggressive texture, and deep carry reversible pocket clip, designed for tactical and everyday use.
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Weight201.61 g (7.11 oz)
PriceUS$450
Blade steel154CM stainless steel
Lock typeAXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length100.33 mm (3.95 in)
Overall length246.83 mm (9.72 in)
Closed length146.3 mm (5.76 in)
Blade thickness3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Handle materialG-10 Laminate
FinishSatin or coated blade options
Opening methodManual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Clip typeDeep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Carry Profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryCutting Through Resistant MaterialsHooking And Slicing TasksUsers Needing Ambidextrous Operation
Limitations
Not best for
Precision Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Knives For All-day Carry
Field Signals
Common praise
Effective slicing and hooking performance with scimitar blade
Comfortable and secure grip with textured sculpted G10 handle
Reliable AXIS Lock mechanism is ambidextrous and smooth
Deep carry reversible pocket clip allows subtle carry despite large size
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Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knives
May feel bulky or large in hand
Potential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
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