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Product Description
A Modern Classic, Elevated with Premium Materials
The Benchmade Barrage 581BK-04 reimagines one of Benchmade’s most trusted assisted-opening folders with refined materials and premium styling. Designed by Warren Osborne, this latest Barrage pairs a CPM-S30V drop point blade, Redstone Richlite® handle scales, and AXIS® Assist technology into a knife that’s equally at home on the jobsite, in the outdoors, or as your everyday carry.
Proudly Made in the USA, the 581BK-04 combines Benchmade’s renowned craftsmanship with eye-catching copper accents and a durable Cerakote® blade finish for a knife that’s as attractive as it is capable.
Premium CPM-S30V Drop Point Blade
At the heart of the Barrage is a 3.60-inch CPM-S30V stainless steel blade, one of the most trusted premium blade steels for everyday carry.
CPM-S30V offers:
- 🔪 Outstanding edge retention
- 🛡 Excellent corrosion resistance
- 💪 High toughness
- ⚡ Easy maintenance for a premium steel
The Cobalt Black Cerakote® finish enhances corrosion resistance while reducing glare and adding long-lasting durability.
Blade Highlights
- 🔪 3.60” drop point blade
- ⚙️ CPM-S30V premium stainless steel
- ⚫ Cobalt Black Cerakote® finish
- ✂️ Plain edge
- 💪 Flat grind for excellent slicing performance
AXIS® Assist Opening
The Barrage was the first Benchmade model to feature the AXIS® Assist system, combining Benchmade’s legendary AXIS® Lock with spring-assisted deployment.
Open the knife quickly with the dual thumb studs, while the integrated safety provides additional security during carry.
Deployment Features
- ⚙️ AXIS® Assist assisted opening
- ⚙️ Dual thumb studs
- ⚙️ Ambidextrous AXIS® Lock
- ⚙️ Integrated safety lock
- ⚙️ Smooth one-handed operation
Premium Redstone Richlite® Handle
The standout feature of the 581BK-04 is its Redstone Richlite® handle.
Richlite is a durable, environmentally responsible composite made from resin-infregnated paper that offers the warmth and appearance of natural materials while resisting moisture, temperature changes, and heavy use.
Dark copper PVD hardware and Benchmade’s signature Split Arrow® pocket clip complete the knife’s premium appearance.
Why Choose the Benchmade Barrage?
- ✔ Premium CPM-S30V blade steel
- ✔ AXIS® Assist assisted opening
- ✔ Ambidextrous AXIS® Lock
- ✔ Cobalt Black Cerakote® blade
- ✔ Redstone Richlite® handle
- ✔ Dark copper PVD hardware
- ✔ Reversible Split Arrow® pocket clip
- ✔ Made in the USA
Specifications
- Brand: Benchmade
- Model: Barrage
- Model Number: 581BK-04
- Designer: Warren Osborne
- Knife Type: Assisted Folding Knife
- Blade Length: 3.60 in.
- Overall Length: 8.45 in.
- Closed Length: 4.80 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.121 in.
- Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58–60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Cobalt Black Cerakote®
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Opening Mechanism: AXIS® Assist
- Lock Type: AXIS® Lock with Integrated Safety
- Handle Material: Redstone Richlite®
- Pocket Clip: Reversible Split Arrow®, Tip-Up
- Weight: 4.45 oz.
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Benchmade Barrage Assisted Folding Knife (581BK-04)
- Factory Packaging
- Benchmade LifeSharp® Lifetime Service
Knife Depot Take
The Barrage has long been one of Benchmade’s best all-around work knives, and the 581BK-04 is its most refined version yet. The Redstone Richlite® scales give it a warm, premium appearance that’s different from the typical tactical folder, while the CPM-S30V blade and AXIS® Assist mechanism deliver the performance professionals expect.
Whether you’re looking for a dependable work knife or a premium everyday carry folder with distinctive styling, the Barrage 581BK-04 checks every box.
Why It’s Worth Paying Attention To
The 581BK-04 proves that a hardworking EDC knife can also have premium aesthetics. Richlite® scales, copper-colored hardware, and Benchmade’s proven assisted-opening system create a knife that’s equally suited for daily use or display. Owners consistently praise the Richlite handle for its comfortable feel and refined appearance, making this one of the most distinctive Barrage models ever produced.
Upgrade Your Everyday Carry
Blending premium materials, legendary Benchmade engineering, and timeless Warren Osborne design, the Benchmade Barrage 581BK-04 is built to perform for years while looking better with every carry.
Order your Benchmade Barrage 581BK-04 today and experience one of the finest assisted-opening knives Benchmade has ever built.
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About brand
Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. set-up shop in Clackamas, Oregon in 1990 (originally founded in California in 1988). The initial knives primarily consisted of the Bali-Song knives, using a combination of outside vendors and inside processing to build finished products. And like most companies, starting out meant scarce money and big plans, using second hand equipment and limited resources.
Soon, a natural born fortitude and an undying passion to make it right and make it Benchmade, prospered into significant growth. As the product line grew so did the in-house capabilities. We began to acquire new machines and technologies including the first of several lasers, making Benchmade the first knife manufacturer to have such equipment in-house. Open minds and positive attitudes would lead to several more industry firsts over the course of the next several years.
This was only the beginning of Benchmade's breaking of new ground in the manufactured knife markets by using non-traditional materials and modern manufacturing methods in not only building knives better but, inevitably building better knives. The Designer Series was first introduced in 1991 with several custom designs being manufactured. By tapping into the custom knife makers' knowledge and combining it with our manufacturing expertise we were more readily able to offer more contemporary knife designs and innovations to the knife users.
Consecutive years of aggressive growth led to the next logical step in 1996 when Benchmade moved into its own 35,000 sq. ft. facility. A contemporary styled building complete with all of the modern equipment and amenities necessary to manufacture what has become recognized as a higher standard of specialty cutlery.
Today, Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. manufactures knives for a loyal and ever growing following of knife users. As we move into the 21st century we are poised for even more exciting opportunities, innovations and ongoing total world-class quality. Here at Benchmade we employ a simple philosophy- 'Make it cool, make it solid, make it happen and definitely make it Benchmade.'
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