Product Description
The Benchmade 580 Barrage is the AXIS Assist folder for buyers who want one-handed speed without a dedicated automatic — a 3.60-inch drop point that opens with a flick of the thumb stud and locks with the same bilateral AXIS Lock mechanism found on Benchmade's fully manual lineup.
The blade is 154CM stainless, satin finished with a hollow grind. 154CM is a workhorse alloy that holds a serviceable edge, tolerates everyday abuse, and sharpens without much effort — the right steel for a tool-use folder that will see regular maintenance cycles. The drop point geometry keeps the tip strong and the belly curved for general utility. Black Valox handle scales are glass-filled nylon: lightweight, impervious to moisture and solvents, and textured enough for a secure grip without being aggressive. At 3.87 oz, the 580 is a substantial carry — it fills the hand for users who find ultralight folders too small to grip securely.
In stock and ships same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana.
• Blade Steel: 154CM stainless — corrosion-resistant workhorse alloy, easy to sharpen, good edge retention for a daily-use tool folder
• Blade: 3.60" drop point, hollow grind, satin finish — strong tip, curved belly for general utility cutting
• Opener: AXIS Assist — spring-assisted deployment via thumb stud, AXIS Lock bilateral close; faster than manual, no auto classification in most jurisdictions
• Lock: AXIS Lock — ambidextrous, one-handed close, rated beyond liner lock strength
• Handle: Black Valox (glass-filled nylon) — lightweight, moisture- and solvent-resistant, textured grip surface
• Clip: Tip-up, right-hand carry (reversible)
• Weight: 3.87 oz — full-grip carry weight for users who prefer a substantial folder
• Warranty: Benchmade LifeSharp warranty — free lifetime sharpening, blade replacement, and mechanical repair
Specifications:
| Product Type | Assisted Opening | |
| Brand | Benchmade | |
| Overall Length | 8.07 in | |
| Closed Length | 4.75 in | |
| Blade Length | 3.60 in | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.121 in | |
| Blade Material | 154CM | |
| Blade Hardness | 58-61 HRC | |
| Blade Style | Drop Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | Hollow | |
| Blade Finish | Satin | |
| Handle Material | Valox | |
| Handle Finish | Black | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.65 in | |
| Opener | Axis Assist | |
| Clip Position | Reversible Tip-Up | |
| Weight | 4.20 oz | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Designer | Osborne | |
| Blade Range | 3.5-3.99 |