Benchmade is one of the most recognizable knife brands in the world. It was founded in 1988 in California. For over 20 years, it has been gaining positions on the market by using more and more modern technologies and the best materials. Thanks to the division of Benchmade knives into classes (gold, black, blue and a line of knives for HK), everyone can choose a model for themselves. New for 2016 in the Benchmade Blue Class knife family . Model 490 Amicus is an extremely fast (Axis Assist) slim and light folding knife with a functional and elegant blade line made of S90V steel . Arming the model with a flipper ensures speed and comfort during use. Benchmade 490 Amicus has a blade made of super steel which is S90V hardened to hardness (59-61HRC). Aggressive and precise blade with a length of 8.13 cm makes it an excellent choice for an EDC knife. An integral element of the blade is a flipper that allows you to instantly "fire" the blade. This system is easy to use. The ergonomic handle consists of aluminum linings . Thanks to this, we obtain low weight and proper strength of the structure. To increase safety when operating the knife, the linings are properly profiled. In the handle you will also find a sleeve that is used to mount and pull the line. The set includes a steel, reversible clip for easy carrying of the knife. The blade locking mechanism is a durable and strong "axis lock", the locking element of which is the axis entering the cutout in the blade. This lock is easy to use by right and left handed people. speeds up this process. TECHNICAL DATA Basic information Steel hardness [HRC] 59-61 Blade lock type AXIS® Lock Dimensions Blade length [mm] 81,3