Benchmade Lowden 2.8" AXIS Lock Flipper / Crater Blue Aluminum / Satin M390
Sleek, modern, and built for speed - the Benchmade 491 Lowden brings a refined edge to the world of compact flippers. Drawing inspiration from traditional daggers with its symmetrical profile and circular pommel, this flipper knife delivers both style and substance in a streamlined package.
Equipped with Benchmade’s AXIS Lock flipper mechanism, the Lowden offers smooth, reliable deployment and secure lockup. Its M390 spear-point blade ensures excellent edge retention and precision, making it ready for daily tasks with lasting sharpness. The milled Crater Blue anodized aluminum handles are lightweight yet substantial, offering a comfortable, palm-filling grip.
Finished with FDE accents and a redesigned deep-carry pocket clip for discreet, stable carry, the 491 Lowden is a high-performance pocket knife that fuses tactical aesthetics with modern utility.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.79"
- Closed Length: 4.05"
- Overall Length: 6.81"
- Blade Material: M390 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.090"
- Blade Hardness: 58-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Spear Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Crater Blue Aluminum
- Locking Mechanism: AXIS/Crossbar
- Pocket Clip: (Tip Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 2.99 oz.
MODEL: 491

