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Benchmade
Benchmade Contego
The Benchmade Contego is a tactical folding knife featuring a 3.98" reverse tanto blade made of CPM M4 steel with a hardened corrosion resistant finish, ambidextrous thumb stud opening, AXIS locking mechanism, and a durable G10 handle with a glass breaker. It is a robust and reliable knife designed for tactical and heavy-duty everyday use.
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Weight167.83 g (5.92 oz)
PriceUS$245
Blade steelCPM M4
Lock typeAXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length101.1 mm (3.98 in)
Overall length235.7 mm (9.28 in)
Closed length134.6 mm (5.30 in)
Blade thickness3.96 mm (0.16 in)
Handle materialG-10 Laminate
FinishCerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Opening methodThumb Stud
Clip typeDeep Carry Reversible Clip
Carry Profile
Best for
Tactical SituationsSelf-defenseDurable Daily Carry
Limitations
Not best for
Very Discreet Daily Use Due To Size And Weight
Field Signals
Common praise
Smooth and solid AXIS lock
Ambidextrous usage
Good grip with textured G10 handle
Fast and easy opening
Watchlist
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carry
Some find the handle gimping excessive
Thumb studs can be stiff
Not the most discreet knife due to size and weight
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