MODIFIED Benchmade Redoubt 430BK + AWT Black Scales + Topo Map Engraving

MODIFIED Benchmade Redoubt 430BK + AWT Black Scales + Topo Map Engraving

This knife has been modified by the KnivesPlus Team. We take great care in our modifying/engraving process to guarantee that they function as intended. Please note that modifying knives may void the warranty.

All original parts included (Original Grivory Scales)

The MODIFIED 430BK Benchmade Redoubt is a workhorse of an EDC that features a 3.55 inch drop point blade made of tough CPM-D2 tool steel, with a Rockwell hardness of 60-62. The blade has a non reflective black finish, a top swedge to lessen weight, and dual green thumb studs for ambidextrous one hand opening. The Overlander Gray Grivory® handle has been replaced with the AWT Archon Redoubt Black scales. The scales have been given the topo treatment along with the pocket clip! The Redoubt is 4.75 inches closed with a sturdy AXIS Lock and a deep carry black mini clip mounted at the butt end. This Benchmade Redoubt Knife has an overall open length of 8.29 inches and weighs 4.1oz. Benchmade and AWT are proudly made in the USA.

If you are unfamiliar with the AWT Redoubt Scales, here is a bit of information from their website:

The Redoubt is Benchmade's newest large EDC folder, boasting a high flat grind CPM-D2 blade with a classic bushcraft profile. It's a great knife out of the box, but we can't leave anything alone and decided to take this instant classic to the next level. Being the first aftermarket scale for the 430BK, the AWT Redoubt Archon brings extra style and function with a profile inspired by our well known Griptilian scale and featuring the extremely comfortable and secure Archon contouring. The scalloped surface gives a very positive hold in the hand while eliminating any hotspots and giving a less grabby surface at the clip land to reduce catching on the pocket.

The Redoubt replacement Archon scales are fully compatible with the stock "over the top" pocket clip, but never ones to rest on our laurels, we went the extra mile and engineered our scale to accommodate any two or three hole Benchmade compatible clips. Also present is a hidden lanyard pin to accommodate those who wish to use a lanyard without necessitating an unsightly hole for those who don't.

Each kit comes with 2 grip panels and a lanyard pin (all hardware is reused from your stock knife). As with everything else at AWT, these scales are machined from 6061 aluminum to incredible standards. Once machined, they get tumbled, cleaned, blasted, and Cerakoted to one of many colors. Please keep in mind that Cerakote is a ceramic paint, albeit tough, isn't indestructible. This coating will wear over time on hard edges and will develop a nice distressed/worn look over time.