Lightweight and excellent ergonomics
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Benchmade
Benchmade Casbah
The Benchmade Casbah is a side-opening automatic folding knife featuring a CPM S30V stainless steel drop-point blade with satin or Cerakote finish, lightweight textured Grivory handle, and a push-button automatic opening mechanism with safety lock. It is designed for reliable everyday carry and tactical use with excellent ergonomics and blade performance.
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Weight97.24 g (3.43 oz)
PriceUS$190
Blade steelCPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
Lock typePush-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length86.36 mm (3.40 in)
Overall length198.12 mm (7.80 in)
Closed length111.76 mm (4.40 in)
Blade thickness2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Handle materialBlue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
FinishSatin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Opening methodSide-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Clip typeDeep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Carry Profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Duty UseTactical Use
Field Signals
Common praise
Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steel
Fast, smooth, and reliable automatic deployment
Comfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimping
Deep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Made in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
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Common complaints
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limiting
Force of blade deployment considered moderate by some users
Texturing on the backside of the handle could be improved
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