Benchmade 430BK-02 CPM-D2 Drop-Point Blade with Black Cerakote, and Black Grivory Handle Redoubt

Look no further than the Benchmade 430BK-02 Redoubt for all-encompassing preparedness from self-defense to hard-use utility. The new under-the-radar, an all-black variant of this robust EDC features tough CPM-D2 blade steel with a Black Cerakote finish and durable Black Grivory handles with a highly textured pattern for a sure grip with or without gloves offered with a plain edge drop-point blade.
Meet The Redoubt
Designed with purpose and built to last, the Redoubt sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life.
How It's Made
Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled, and finished with uncompromising precision. Benchmade mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications, and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in a state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
Blade Style Drop-Point
Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade.
Blade Steel CPM-D2 Tool Steel (60 to 62 HRC)
This powder-metal version of conventional D2 steel benefits greatly from a smaller, more homogenous carbide structure than its counterpart, resulting in substantial improvements in toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
Handle Grivory
Glass-filled thermoplastic composite is known for being extremely light and durable. Widely used for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications.
Manual
‘Manuals’ must be opened 100 percent from the closed position to the open position by the user.
Use and Care
Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition. All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it. Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only and dry thoroughly. Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes. If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery. Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 and T10 Torx drivers. Benchmade recommends applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.