The Benchmade Triage 917 is a multi-purpose knife with high quality components that can be used in uniformed and emergency services work, and will also be a perfect everyday knife.The Benchmade Triage 917 blade is made of the best S30V stainless steel, with an optimum hardness of 58-60 HRC. The blade has a drop point profile of 88 mm. These are the optimum parameters for the everyday knife and for most of the tasks that uniformed personnel and emergency services may encounter in their work. The Axis Lock system developed by Benchmade is responsible for the safe and secure locking of the blade . The blockade resists dynamic loads and dirt and provides comfortable operation for both right and left handed people.Benchmade Triage 917 is equipped with a folding hook blade made of 440C steel . This type of hook is a rescue tool designed for safely cutting car belts, tapes and clothing. Another lifesaving element is a sharp carbide spike that acts as an emergency hammer. The textured G10 sheath is attached to steel spacers, increasing the rigidity and strength of the knife mechanism. The steel, reversible clip (up/down) allows you to comfortably carry the knife in a pocket or attach it to your belt and gear.The Benchmade Triage 917 is a solid and very useful knife, made from high quality materials for everyday and professional use. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSSheet informationBlade profile Drop pointSteel hardness [HRC] 58-60Blade lock type AXIS® lockKnife type foldingKnife type thumbHandle typeStainless steel type - S30V Additional informationClip for transport includedHandle material composite - G10Corrosion resistance highDull resistance okCut type concave Application (normal use)EDC,tacticalDimensionsTotal length [mm] 212Blade length [mm] 88Length after folding [mm] 123Blade thickness [mm] 3.1Weight [g] 150