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A tactical knife doesn't always need to be overbuilt to serve its purpose. Taking the best from some of our favorite legacy designs, the 8551BK Mediator is Benchmade's latest push-button automatic. With milled chevron-pattern G10 handles and a CPM-S90V reverse tanto blade, the Mediator is a sleek switchblade with lightning-fast action and a top-notch aesthetic.
Features
Features
Push-button automatic
Black Cerakote CPM-S90V super premium stainless steel reverse tanto blade (59-61HRC)
Milled G10 handle scales with barrel spacer construction
Mini deep carry pocket clip
Specifications
Blade Length: 3.30" (8.38 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.115" (2.921 mm)
Handle Thickness: 0.52" (13.21 mm)
Blade Material: CPM-S90V Stainless Steel, Black Cerakote
Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
Weight: 2.89 oz. (81.93 g)
Pocket Clip: Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
S90V Stainless Steel
Chart-topping edge retention and great stain resistance make this steel a top-tier choice for premium knives.
G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.
Made in USA
This product is USA born and raised.
Customer Reviews
Benchmade Mediator AUTO Folding Knife 3.30" S90V Black Cerakote Plain Blade, Milled Black G10 Handles (3 reviews)
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Benchmade Mediator AUTO Folding Knife 3.30" S90V Black Cerakote Plain Blade, Milled Black G10 Handles
I love this knife. It is a “jack of all trades”. The ideal EDC. Very lightweight. Very small in my pocket but it has a heavier blade than a Bugout with a more aggressive handle. This is a light duty tactical knife that I would have no problem using to gut a deer. 10/10 fidget factor and after a years worth of use I sent it to benchmade and they sharpened and oiled it for me. If there’s a negative it would be this thing opens with so much power it can jump out of your hand if you aren’t ready for it. I always warn my buddies before they almost drop my knife.
Benchmade Mediator AUTO Folding Knife 3.30" S90V Black Cerakote Plain Blade, Milled Black G10 Handles
I've carried the Mediator almost every day for three weeks. It carries very well in jeans, tactical pants, and slacks. The pocket clip works good once it's broken in. Deployment is snappy, and lockup is perfect. No blade play or lock slop. The handle feels great and is fairly grippy. I've not put it to hard use yet, but there are no hot spots that I've noticed. The S90V blade steel is excellent and surprisingly easy to get scary sharp with a Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker. The blade shape is sturdy with a strong tip. It cuts cardboard with ease and glides through envelopes. It's not the best at slicing, but it's definitely adequate. I stabbed and sliced through some cloth almost too easily. I'd call this a light tactical knife, but I think it works well as a medium-hard use EDC. Lastly, the Mediator is just a beautiful knife and fun to deploy. I'm a fan.
Benchmade Mediator AUTO Folding Knife 3.30" S90V Black Cerakote Plain Blade, Milled Black G10 Handles
I have owned many knives from many different manufacturers and I have to say hands down benchmade is the best, you get what you pay for! Despite the knives being a little on the expensive side they are worth it from the quality to the warranty to their customer service you can truly purchase 1 benchmade and carry it for the rest of your life! With that being said I personally own 6 benchmade folding knives and the Mediator is my favorite to date! I carry it every day and whenever I decide to take a different knife for the day I switch back to my Mediator. It is a perfect all around knife for EDC!!! I went with the partially serrated blade out of personal preference.
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