Benchmade Shootout® CF-Elite® Knife - Black

Built to redefine tactical utility, the Shootout is the perfect off-hand backup and an ideal choice for those looking to carry an OTF for EDC. Baring a blade made of Flat Earth PVD-coated CPM-CruWear steel housed in an injection-molded CF-Elite handle, the Shootout is the lightest and toughest OTF have ever produced. A hardened carbide glass breaker and a reversible deep carry pocket clip round out this formidable package. Fully loaded for your EDC, the 5370FE Shootout packs a punch.

• Premium material
• Free sharpening
• Made in the USA

Meet the Shootout

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Shootout sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life.

Blade Style

Tanto: This shape is easily identified by the angular lines. The knife edge is flat and transitions with a hard break in the angle from the tip to the primary edge.

Blade Steel

CPM-Cruwear Super Strong Tool Steel (63-65HRC): An air-hardenable, non-stainless tool steel that has an exceptional balance of extreme toughness, strength and wear resistance, making it an excellent choice for general purpose, hard-use cutting tools.

Handle

CF-Elite: Reinforced by carbon fiber rather than glass, CF-Elite is a thermoplastic composite with increased rigidity and reduced weight compared to Grivory.

Opening Action

Automatic: "Autos" have a button or other actuation switch that mechanically fires the blade open without the user directly manipulating the blade.

How it's Made

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled and finished with uncompromising precision. Mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in the state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

Uses

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition

• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it's important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only and dry thoroughly
• Remember, knives are cutting tools and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery
• Handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. Recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed

Specifications

• Open Length: 8.22"
• Blade Length: 3.51"
• Blade Thickness: 0.1"
• Closed Length: 4.71"
• Handle Thickness: 0.51"
• Mechanism: Double-Action Out-The-Front Automatic. Spine Fire Release Button
• Blade Style: Tanto
• Handle: Cf-Elite
• Pocket Clip: Deep Carry
• Blade Finish: PVD
• Blade Color: Flat Earth
• Clip Color: Black
• Clip Finish: Black Oxide
• Clip Position: Tip-Down
• Clip Type: Deep-Carry
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Handle Material: Cf-Elite
• Handle Color: Black
• MOLLE Compatible: false
• Blade Steel: CPM-Cruwear Super Strong Tool Steel (63-65HRC)