Product Description

The Benchmade Successor 315 is a compact AXIS Lock folder that pairs one of the best production EDC steels — M390 — with a blue aluminum handle in a sub-2.6-inch blade format built for buyers who want premium steel in a truly pocketable package without compromising on the lock mechanism.

The blade is M390, the Böhler-Uddeholm powder-metallurgy stainless that outperforms CPM-S30V and CPM-S35VN in edge retention and wear resistance at comparable corrosion resistance levels. The stonewash finish hides carry scratches better than satin and reduces reflectivity for low-profile daily carry. At 2.56 inches it clears legal blade-length restrictions in more jurisdictions than full-size EDC folders while the M390 steel ensures it holds a working edge that a larger knife with lesser steel wouldn't match. The blue 6061-T6 aluminum handle is anodized, rigid, and significantly more durable than polymer handles at this size — the aluminum chassis gives the Successor a premium feel that matches its steel. AXIS Lock deploys and closes one-handed from either side; reversible clip for ambidextrous carry.

Ships same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana.

• Blade Steel: M390 powder-metallurgy stainless, stonewash finish — premium edge retention exceeding CPM-S30V and CPM-S35VN; stonewash conceals carry scratches and reduces reflectivity
• Blade: 2.56" drop point, plain edge — compact blade length clears more legal carry restrictions; M390 edge retention compensates for reduced blade length in cutting performance
• Lock: AXIS Lock — ambidextrous deployment and close, one-handed operation, rated beyond liner lock strength
• Handle: Blue 6061-T6 aluminum, anodized — rigid, corrosion-proof, more durable than polymer at this compact size; blue anodized finish
• Carry: Compact format — 2.56" blade for restricted carry environments; verify weight on manufacturer page
• Clip: Tip-up, reversible — configurable for left- or right-hand carry; verify clip position on manufacturer page
• M390 at this price point: Premium steel in a compact package — buyers who want M390 without a full-size folder
• Warranty: Benchmade LifeSharp warranty — free lifetime sharpening, blade replacement, and mechanical repair