Benchmade 490 Arcane
About Benchmade 490 Arcane
Benchmade | 490 ArcaneAXIS® Assist... with a fLipper. It's the best of everything in a slim, light weight, every day carry. Easily operated and carried on either side, the speed and function of AXIS® Assist, the convenience of a fLipper.
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Specifications |
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| Brand | Benchmade | ||
| Category | All Knives | ||
| Overall Length | 7.72" (196.09mm) | ||
| Closed Length | 4.52" (114.81mm) | ||
| Blade Length | 3.2" (81.28mm) | ||
| Blade Thickness | .09" (2.29mm) | ||
| Blade Steel | CPM-S90V @ 59.61 HRC | ||
| Blade Finish | Satin | ||
| Blade Style | Drop Point | ||
| Edge Style | Plain | ||
| Handle Material | Black Aluminum | ||
| Handle Thickness | .48" (12.19mm) | ||
| Weight | 2.88oz (81.65g) | ||
| Lock Type | Axis | ||
| Country of Origin | USA | ||
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Amicus First Impression
The Amicus is nearly perfect, but it has some short comings. The aluminum body lacks texture, making it rather difficult to retrieve, albeit is does slip into the pocket flawlessly. I also found that my stubby difficult to retrieve and fire quickly largely because of my stubby fingers and its smoothness. I'm considering applying a bit of dragon skin in a couple strategic places,…
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but right now want to give it a chance to break-in.
There is a noticeable sound coming from the spring on closure, not sure if its getting louder our I didn't notice it at first
As for the workmanship, size, weight, blade design and metallurgy. Watt can I say, it is a perfect gentleman's EDC. I've been EDC'ing Valet (485) for some time and the larger size really fits the bill.