Benchmade 490 Arcane AXIS® Assist

AXIS® Assist... with a flipper.

It’s the best of everything in a slim, lightweight, every day carry. Easily operated and carried on either side, the speed and function of AXIS® Assist, the convenience of a flipper.

Specifications

• Made in USA.
• Mechanism: AXIS® Assist flipper
• Action: Assisted-opening
• Blade Length: 3.20" (8.13cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.090" (2.290mm)
• Open Length: 7.72" (19.61cm)
• Closed Length: 4.52" (11.48cm)
• Blade Steel: CPM-S90V (59-61 HRC)
• Handle Thickness: 0.48" (12.192mm)
• Weight: 2.88oz. (81.65g)
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Steel: CPM-S90V
• Blade Style: Drop point
• Clip Type: Deep Carry
• Clip Position: Reversible Tip Up
• Glass Breaker: No
• Handle: 7075-T6 Billet Aluminum
• Lanyard Hole: Yes

AXIS® Assist
Easily opened, quickly and with one hand; this evolution of the AXIS® includes a spring that helps to fire the blade into the open position once the user pushes it beyond a certain point manually. The AXIS® lock also has the added benefit of “suck-back,” which encourages the blade to stay in the closed position. AXIS® Assist knives also feature integrated safety lock systems.