Support the American Knife and Tool Institute and bid on a Benchmade 581 Barrage®

Proceeds from the AKTI monthly auction support the organization’s legislative efforts to keep knives in American lives!

The March auction features the 581 Barrage® knife from Benchmade, an excellent knife for any occasion. Built with the patented AXIS® locking mechanism, this spring assisted knife combines speed and strength. The drop-point blade is constructed of M390 premium stainless steel and the handle is made of enhanced aluminum and G10. Ideal for any user, this knife has an ambidextrous thumb-stud opener and a reversible tip-up pocket clip.

• Blade Length: 3.60” (9.10cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.121” (3.07mm)
• Open: 8.35” (21.20cm)
• Closed: 4.75” (12.10cm)
• Weight: 5.20oz (147.41g)
• Handle Thickness: 0.65” (16.51mm)
• MSRP: $225

Benchmade designs and manufactures sporting knives, tactical knives and edged tools. The company also makes Harley-Davidson® Knives, Bone Collector® Knives, HK Knives and Lone Wolf Knives.

To bid, simply fill out the form below before 11:59 ET on March 31, 2012. The highest bid received will win the auction and will be notified after the auction closes. All proceeds go directly to AKTI’s legislative work to promote the responsible use of knives throughout the United States.

Thank you to Benchmade for their donation!

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