Benchmade's 580 Barrage Knife is a mid-size, spring-assisted tactical knife that combines speed and strength in one complete package.

For the first time ever, Benchmade’s best selling AXIS lock gets a boost. You get all-around performance fast! Designed by William Osborne, the Barrage provides exceptional speed, strength, and versatile tactical-level performance for a wide range of applications.

Simply flick the thumb stud (just as you would begin to open a manual AXIS® knife) and let the AXIS®-Assist take over as its strong coil spring snaps the blade into its fully open position. The Barrage’s tough, 3.6” drop-point blade will lock securely into place until you slide the ambidextrous button on the handle to release it. The integrated safety can be engaged in either the open or closed position for added security. And you can do it all with one hand for a faster response in any situation.

These comfortable, lightweight, ambidextrous knives are always ready for tough duty. The hollow ground drop point blade is crafted from premium-grade American made 154CM stainless steel to deliver tough, dependable, all-around performance and great corrosion resistance.

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