Benchmade Mel Pardue Design Auto

[Camillus]

The Benchmade Presidio automatic knife series utilizes the Auto-AXIS lock system, which makes the knife easier and faster to open and close. It is automatic, just pull the AXIS lock down and the blade opens automatically. The Auto Presidio also has an integrated safety slide on the spine to promote safe use.

The 5300 Presidio has a 154CM stainless steel Tanto blade with a non-reflective satin finish and plain cutting edge. The handle features black anodized 6061 T-6 aluminum scales over 420J stainless steel liners. The machined ribs add grip-ability to the already well contoured handle. The tip-up pocket clip can be reversed for right or left handed carry. Overall this is an excellent knife with a great feel and weight, it's something you could trust your life with.

Specifications:
Overall Length: 8.30" Blade Length: 3.44" Blade Thickness: 0.115" Blade Material: 154-CM Hardness: 58-60 RC Blade Style: Tanto Blade Grind: Flat Blade Finish: Satin Edge Type: Plain Handle Length: 4.86" Handle Thickness: 0.64" Handle Material: Aluminum Handle Color: Black Liner Material: Stainless Steel Weight: 5.62 oz. Pocket Clip: Right/Left Hand, Tip-Up Knife Type: Tanto Opener: Automatic Lock Type: AXIS® Brand: Benchmade Model: 5300 Designer: Pardue Country of Origin: USA Best Use: Tactical
Sold to Military and Police force.

This is a very well made Auto, fires great!
Camillus

[philco]

That knife looks like it means business. Very nice!

[ozzie marie]

Camillus,

I purchased this Benchmade Presidio 4 years ago for my son. In his own words "The knife is built like a tank and I can't imagine carring anything else"

Keith

[Camillus]

There's no doubt about it Keith, this knife is a tank.
Not ment for the small handed, I will enjoy this beauty.

Cam

[knife-nut]

About how much do they usually sell for? I'm thinking of getting one for a EDC.

[Camillus]

Retail price is $260 for this knife.
I've seen them for $175 on Amazon.com
Pardue Design.
These knives are:
Ment to be sold to Police and Military only.

Hope this helps!

[1967redrider]

Can you pick one up without the partial serration? Sweet knife! I might have to add one to my Christmas list . . .

[Camillus]

Amazon.com

Benchmade 520 is a great choice!

Camillus

[bigdaddys8ball]

i just ordered a benchmade 556 mini griptillian pardue design from amazon for 90.58 taxes and all with the plain blade it has the 154cm stainless steel blade axis lock ill post pics when it gets here

[reddirtknives]

I have a lightly used drop point that I'm thinking about letting go of. Real deal no knock off.

[big monk]

____great EDC knife****

[fergusontd]

My 585 Mini- Barage opens almost as fast as the auto, if not as fast. ftd

[Camillus]

Fantastic display of Benchmade Knives,
Just can't beat the quality of these knives.
My 5300 Auto is one of the best knives I've owned.

Camillus

[1967redrider]

Big Monk- I love that knife!

[orvet]

When you said "tank" it reminded me of my first Benchmade knife; designed by Walter Brend, it was one of the earliest models put out by Benchmade, shortly after they started up.
Les de Asis was friends with Al Mar and knew I was also. He got my Al Mar number (043) from somewhere and stamped my Al Mar number on the blade.

I think this knife could be run over by a tank and not hurt it!
The handles are aircraft grade aluminum but the action is so very smooth that I can flick the blade open with my thumb as fast as my Benchmade auto can fire!

[Camillus]

Great story and knife Dale!
Thanks for the info and pic's of knives.

Camillus

[1967redrider]

2 beauts, thanks for posting, Orvet!

[bigdaddys8ball]

here is my benchmade 556 mini griptillian pardue design with the plain blade 154cm stainless steel axis lock its not a auto but i can flip it opened with my thumb pretty fast it cost $90.58 taxes and shipping and it came sharp as a razor