http://www.benchmade.com/detail.asp?model=310
Benchmade is introducing not only a new model of knife in the Model 310 BENCHMITE but also a new locking mechanism, the LEVITATOR (Patent Pending) system by Bill McHenry and Jason Williams.
A slight but firm squeeze on the outside scale levitates or raises the locking pin so the blade to be opened with the generously proportioned nail-nick. Closing the knife is done simply by pressing on the scale and closing the blade into the skeletonized handles.
The unique design of the scales exemplifies Benchmades commitment to form following function. At a mere 1 ounce, the BENCHMITE will hardly be noticed in the pocket but when it comes time to cut with it, the Model 310 will outperform knives of bigger size and weight due to its thinness of edge and geometry of the blade itself.
Benchmade is introducing not only a new model of knife in the Model 310 BENCHMITE but also a new locking mechanism, the LEVITATOR (Patent Pending) system by Bill McHenry and Jason Williams.
A slight but firm squeeze on the outside scale levitates or raises the locking pin so the blade to be opened with the generously proportioned nail-nick. Closing the knife is done simply by pressing on the scale and closing the blade into the skeletonized handles.
The unique design of the scales exemplifies Benchmades commitment to form following function. At a mere 1 ounce, the BENCHMITE will hardly be noticed in the pocket but when it comes time to cut with it, the Model 310 will outperform knives of bigger size and weight due to its thinness of edge and geometry of the blade itself.