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Benchmade Shootout Double-Action OTF Automatic Knife - 3.51" CPM-S30V Steel - Dark Gray Grivory Handle (5371BK-05)
Product Description
Traditional out-the-front (OTF) automatic knives frequently introduce clear operational limits for everyday carry, primarily due to their heavy aluminum or steel chassis that create uncomfortable pocket drag and print aggressively through uniform garments. Furthermore, classic tactical OTF folders often feature highly specialized blade grinds, like daggers or rigid tantos, that excel at combat piercing but lack the practical belly sweep required for clean, daily slicing tasks. The Benchmade 5371BK-05 Shootout completely shatters these old design limits. It marries an exceptionally functional, everyday-carry drop point blade profile with a lightning-fast out-the-front layout, stripping away all unnecessary mass to deliver an ultra-lightweight, hard-use responsive tool.
Proudly manufactured in the USA, the technical foundation of the 5371BK-05 Shootout centers on a 3.51-inch flat-ground drop point blade forged from premium CPM-S30V stainless powder-metallurgy steel. Renowned among custom knife makers for its spectacular structural toughness, uniform grain structure, and exceptional edge stability at a rockwell hardness of 58-60 HRC, this steel handles punishing cutting cycles without premature folding or micro-chipping. The blade is treated with an elite Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Battlewashed finish, combining superior scratch protection and low friction with a rugged, distressed aesthetic that masks field wear. This premium steel is anchored into an ultra-rigid, injection-molded dark gray Grivory® handle frame, meticulously detailed with a highly tactile molded grip texture that guarantees safe handling under stressful situations.
Functionally, the Shootout acts as an instantaneous and reliable extension of your hand. Its double-action automatic mechanism fires and retracts with snappy, positive force via an oversized, deeply jimped thumb slide located along the handle spine for completely ambidextrous deployment. Unlike many traditional OTF platforms, the blade is precisely centered within the frame to distribute force evenly during intense push cuts and piercing strokes. The pommel features an integrated hardened carbide glass breaker tip, adding invaluable emergency rescue and automotive extraction capability to your daily loadout. For everyday carry, a reversible, black-coated deep-carry pocket clip supports secure tip-down carry that sits flat against your gear.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Shipping Restrictions:
As a high-velocity, double-action out-the-front automatic knife, the Shootout is subject to strict regional compliance guidelines. Please verify your local and state statutes before finalizing a purchase; shipping restrictions apply to automated edged tools within specific jurisdictions like CA, NY, IL, and NJ unless authorized under specific military or law enforcement carve-outs. To maintain the glassy, factory-spec action of the internal dual-spring firing assembly, avoid flooding the chassis with thick oils or grease, which actively trap pocket lint and debris. Periodically blow out the blade opening with compressed air and apply a sparse mist of high-speed dry lubricant directly into the switch tracks to guarantee zero-fail deployment. The lightweight Grivory handle ignores moisture and scratching, making it an excellent platform for harsh, wet-weather duty.
Key Features
- **Ultralight Tactical Frame:** Constructed from high-strength dark gray Grivory® polymer, dropping total tool weight to a featherweight 2.80 ounces for maximum pocket mobility.
- **CPM-S30V Powder Metallurgy Steel:** The 3.51-inch drop point blade is cryogenically optimized for an unbeatable combination of edge life, structural toughness, and corrosion resistance.
- **Black DLC Battlewashed Finish:** Features a distressed Diamond-Like Carbon hard finish that lowers cutting friction, yields premier corrosion protection, and eliminates tactical glare.
- **EDC Optimized Drop Point Profile:** Replaces traditional tactical grind configurations with a highly utilitarian drop point shape, maximizing slicing sweep and tip control.
- **Snappy Double-Action Actuation:** Powered by an intuitive spine-fired thumb slide that provides instantaneous, safe, one-handed mechanical deployment and retraction.
- **Carbide Glass Breaker Pommel:** Features a hardened carbide tip integrated directly into the pommel for quick vehicle window breaching and emergency rescue situations.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Benchmade Knife Company
- Line: Shootout Series
- MPN: 5371BK-05
- UPC: 610953219628
- Country of Origin: USA
- Blade Length: 3.51 Inches (8.92 cm)
- Closed Length: 4.71 Inches (11.96 cm)
- Overall Length: 8.22 Inches (20.88 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.100 Inches (2.54 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black DLC Battlewashed
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: Textured Grivory® Polymer
- Handle Color: Dark Gray
- Handle Thickness: 0.51 Inches
- Action: Double-Action Out-The-Front Automatic
- Lock Type: Slide Lock
- Pocket Clip: Ambidextrous Deep-Carry (Tip-Down, Left/Right Carry)
- Weight: 2.80 oz
