Description
The Benchmade Triage 916SBK is the serrated, blacked-out flagship of Benchmade's rescue line, and the one that first responders reach for most. A partially serrated black-coated N680 blunt-tip blade, a hook-shaped 440C seatbelt cutter and a carbide glass breaker are packed into one textured black G10 handle, so a single knife covers cutting a casualty free, breaking a window and everyday utility work.
Key features
- 3.40in opposing bevel blunt-tip blade in N680 stainless, black coated, partially serrated, 57-59 HRC
- 440C hook-shaped safety cutter at 58-60 HRC for seatbelts, webbing and clothing
- Carbide glass breaker tip on the butt of the handle
- AXIS locking mechanism, fully ambidextrous, with dual thumb studs
- Textured black G10 scales over 420J full stainless liners
- Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
- Designed and manufactured in Oregon City, Oregon with Austrian blade steel
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade Triage 916SBK
- Blade steel: N680 stainless, 57-59 HRC
- Blade length: 3.40in (8.64 cm)
- Blade thickness: 0.124in (3.15 mm)
- Blade style: opposing bevel blunt tip, partially serrated combo edge, black coated
- Safety cutter: 440C hook, 58-60 HRC
- Glass breaker: carbide tip
- Handle: textured black G10 with 420J stainless liners
- Lock: AXIS
- Action: manual, ambidextrous thumb studs
- Pocket clip: reversible, tip-up, deep carry
- Overall length: 8.25in (20.96 cm)
- Closed length: 4.85in (12.32 cm)
- Weight: 5.24 oz (148.55 g)
- Origin: made in the USA
Frequently asked questions
What are rescue knives used for?
Rescue knives are made for cutting a casualty free rather than for fighting: slicing seatbelts and clothing, breaking tempered auto glass, and general utility cutting where a sharp point would be a liability. The Benchmade Triage 916SBK handles all three with its 440C hook cutter, carbide glass breaker and blunt-tip N680 blade.
What is an opposing bevel blunt-tip blade good for?
A blunt tip lets you slide the blade under a belt, a jacket or a tarp without stabbing whatever is underneath, and the opposing bevel keeps a working edge available from either side. That is why the Benchmade Triage 916SBK uses one instead of a conventional point.
What is a combo edge?
A combo edge is part plain and part serrated on the same blade. The serrated section of the Benchmade Triage 916SBK bites into rope, webbing and other fibrous material that a plain edge slips off, while the plain section handles clean, controlled slicing.
What is the difference between the Triage 916, 916BK and 916SBK?
Same knife, different finishes. A plain number means a satin blade, BK marks a black-coated blade, S adds the partially serrated combo edge, and an ORG suffix swaps the handle to safety orange G10. The Benchmade Triage 916SBK is the black-coated, partially serrated, black-handled version.
How do I close an AXIS lock knife safely?
Draw the AXIS lock bar back with your thumb and forefinger, let the blade swing down clear of your fingers, then release the bar once it is fully closed. The AXIS lock on the Benchmade Triage 916SBK is ambidextrous, so this works the same left or right handed.
Is it legal to carry a rescue knife?
Knife law is set locally and varies by state, county and city, and some places restrict blade length or locking folders regardless of what the knife is for. The Benchmade Triage 916SBK carries a 3.40in blade, so check your own local rules before you carry it.
Are there any rescue knives made in the USA?
Yes. The Benchmade Triage 916SBK is designed and manufactured at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, using Austrian N680 blade steel.
Does Benchmade LifeSharp cover the Triage 916SBK?
Yes. LifeSharp is Benchmade's lifetime sharpening and service programme, and you can send the Benchmade Triage 916SBK back to Oregon City to be cleaned, oiled, adjusted and resharpened. Support for serrated sections is more limited than for plain edges, so ask Benchmade what they can do with a combo edge before you ship it.
Where should I buy a Benchmade Triage 916SBK?
Buy from an authorized Benchmade dealer such as Going Gear so the knife arrives with full factory warranty and LifeSharp coverage. The Benchmade Triage 916SBK is still a current-production model.