Benchmade Shootout OTF Automatic Knife FDE PVD S30V Tanto/CF-Elite AUBM5370FE-08

The Benchmade Shootout Tanto combines ultra-lightweight carry, rapid out-the-front deployment, and premium materials in a design built for serious performance. Engineered for users who demand speed, strength, and reliability, this American-made automatic offers exceptional capability while maintaining a remarkably slim and easy-to-carry profile.

Its 3.51" tanto blade is crafted from CPM S30V stainless steel, a high-performance steel prized for its excellent edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The blade is finished with a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) PVD coating that enhances wear resistance while providing a distinctive field-ready appearance. The tanto profile delivers outstanding piercing power and reinforced tip strength, making it an excellent choice for demanding cutting applications where durability and penetration are priorities.

The Shootout Tanto features a thumb-slide out-the-front automatic mechanism that provides fast, smooth blade deployment and retraction with one-handed operation. Designed for dependable performance and consistent action, the mechanism allows rapid access while maintaining secure lockup during use. Whether carried for work, outdoor pursuits, or everyday preparedness, it's built to perform when reliability matters most.

The handle is constructed from black CF-Elite, a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer engineered to provide exceptional strength while keeping weight to a minimum. Its lightweight construction contributes to the Shootout's impressive carry characteristics, while the ergonomic design promotes a secure and comfortable grip. An ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip allows convenient carry for both right- and left-handed users, and an integrated glass breaker tip adds valuable emergency utility. At 4.71" closed and weighing only 2.8 ounces, the Shootout Tanto delivers substantial cutting capability without burdening your pocket.

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