When Benchmades AXIS lock technology was released on the original 710 back in 1999, it sent more than ripples through the knife industry; it was a tsunami. The innovative AXIS lock changed the game all thanks to the designer duo Benchmade collaborated with on the invention, Bill McHenry and Jason Williams, renowned custom knifemakers with watchmaking roots. The sleek, new 710FE-2401 is a testament to McHenry and Williams craftwork. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of AXIS lock technology, the 710FE-2401 has the same large frame and ample cutting power of the original 710 and features a stylish drop-point, recurved blade made of mighty CPM-Magnacut steel with an FDE PVD finish and black thumb studs. The 710FE-2401 has a lightweight aluminum handle with milled black anodized finish, and milled FDE PVD backspacer and pivot ring. A Limited anniversary variant, inspired by its original designers.SpecificationsOpen Length 8.95” | 22.73cmBlade Length 4” | 10.16cmBlade Thickness 0.114” | 2.9mmClosed Length 4.98” | 12.65cmHandle Thickness 0.557” | 14.15mmMechanism AXIS LockBlade Style Recurve Drop-pointPocket Clip YesBlade Finish PVDBlade Colour Flat EarthClip Colour BlackClip Finish Black OxideClip Position Tip-upClip Type Deep CarryAmbidextrous YesHandle Material 6061-T6 AluminumHandle Colour BlackLanyard Hole YesBlade Steel CPM-MagnacutWeight 5.16oz | 146.28g