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Benchmade Freek Folding Knife – 3.6” CPM-M4 Drop Point Blade | Black & Gray G10 Handle | 560BK-1
Benchmade Freek Folding Knife – 3.6” CPM-M4 Drop Point Blade | Black & Gray G10 Handle | 560BK-1
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Product Description
The “Super Freek” That Raised the Bar
The Benchmade Freek 560BK-1, often referred to by enthusiasts as the Super Freek, takes the original Freek platform and upgrades it with premium materials for exceptional everyday and outdoor performance. Featuring a 3.6-inch CPM-M4 drop point blade, rugged black and gray layered G10 handle scales, and Benchmade’s legendary AXIS® Lock, the Super Freek is built for users who need uncompromising strength without sacrificing everyday carry comfort.
Proudly Made in the USA, the 560BK-1 has become one of Benchmade’s most respected heavy-duty folding knives, equally suited for work, hunting, camping, and everyday carry.
Premium CPM-M4 Drop Point Blade
The 3.6-inch drop point blade is crafted from CPM-M4 tool steel, one of the toughest high-performance steels available.
Why CPM-M4?
- 🔪 Outstanding edge retention
- 💪 Exceptional toughness
- ⚡ Excellent wear resistance
- 🪵 Ideal for demanding cutting tasks
The black Cerakote® finish helps protect the blade from corrosion while reducing glare and enhancing durability.
Blade Highlights
- 🔪 3.60” drop point blade
- ⚙️ Premium CPM-M4 tool steel
- ⚫ Black Cerakote® finish
- ✂️ Plain edge
- 💪 Flat grind for exceptional slicing performance
Legendary AXIS® Lock
Benchmade’s patented AXIS® Lock delivers smooth, ambidextrous operation and rock-solid lockup.
Dual thumb studs allow quick one-handed deployment, while the AXIS® Lock makes opening and closing equally effortless for both left- and right-handed users.
Deployment Features
- ⚙️ Dual thumb studs
- ⚙️ AXIS® Lock
- ⚙️ Fully ambidextrous operation
- ⚙️ Smooth manual action
Rugged G10 Handle
The black and gray layered G10 handle scales provide exceptional grip, durability, and weather resistance.
Red G10 liners add a distinctive accent that has become a signature feature of the Super Freek, while stainless steel liners increase overall strength. A reversible tip-up pocket clip allows comfortable left- or right-hand carry.
Why Choose the Benchmade Freek 560BK-1?
- ✔ Premium CPM-M4 tool steel
- ✔ Black Cerakote® drop point blade
- ✔ AXIS® Lock
- ✔ Black & gray layered G10 handle
- ✔ Red accent liners
- ✔ Reversible tip-up pocket clip
- ✔ Heavy-duty everyday carry design
- ✔ Made in the USA
Specifications
- Brand: Benchmade
- Model: Freek (“Super Freek”)
- Model Number: 560BK-1
- Knife Type: Manual Folding Knife
- Blade Length: 3.60 in.
- Overall Length: 8.46 in.
- Closed Length: 4.86 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.114 in.
- Blade Material: CPM-M4 Tool Steel
- Blade Hardness: 62–64 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Black Cerakote®
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Opening Method: Dual Thumb Studs
- Lock Type: AXIS® Lock
- Handle Material: Layered G10
- Handle Color: Black & Gray with Red Liners
- Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up Split Arrow Clip
- Weight: 4.3 oz.
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Benchmade Freek Folding Knife (560BK-1)
- Factory Packaging
- Benchmade LifeSharp® Lifetime Service
Knife Depot Take
The Super Freek has earned its reputation as one of the toughest production folders Benchmade has ever built. The combination of CPM-M4 steel, aggressive G10 scales, and the dependable AXIS® Lock creates a knife that’s ready for demanding work while remaining comfortable enough for everyday carry.
If you’re looking for a knife that bridges the gap between a lightweight EDC and a serious outdoor tool, the 560BK-1 is one of the best options in Benchmade’s lineup.
Why It’s Worth Paying Attention To
The 560BK-1 is frequently recommended by experienced knife enthusiasts because it offers a rare combination of premium blade steel, outstanding ergonomics, and heavy-duty construction. The CPM-M4 blade excels in tough cutting tasks, while the G10 handle provides secure control in virtually any environment. It’s a knife that consistently lives up to its “Super Freek” nickname.
Upgrade Your Everyday Carry
Built for hard work and designed to last a lifetime, the Benchmade Freek 560BK-1 delivers premium American craftsmanship with one of the toughest blade steels available.
Order your Benchmade Freek today and experience why the “Super Freek” has become a modern Benchmade classic.
Specifications
| Blade Thickness | 0.114 |
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Model | Freek |
| Model Number | 560BK-1 |
| Opener | Thumb Stud |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 62-64 |
| Blade Color | Black |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 3.6 |
| Blade Material | M4 |
| Closed Length | 4.86 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Handle Color | Black, Gray |
| Handle Material | G-10 |
| Knife Weight | 4.3 |
| Knife Type | Folding |
| Lock Type | Axis Lock |
| Pocket Clip Include | Yes |
| Point | Drop |
| Total Length | 8.46 |
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.'