Benchmade 523

Presidio Tanto

Benchmade model 523SBK.  Photo copyright Benchmade Knife Company, Inc., 2006.

The model 523 combines the popular handle of the model 520 with a tanto blade.

523  MSRP:  $180    AHS:  $120

523S*  MSRP:  $180    AHS:  $120

523SBK  MSRP:  $192  AHS:  $125

*Model 523S discontinued; available as supplies last.

Benchmade 523 specs:

Blade material:  154CM hardened to 58-60 HRC

Blade length:  3.42" (520 is slightly shorter)   thickness:  0.13"

OAL open:  8.25"     closed:  4.87"

Weight:  5.62oz

Handle:  black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum

Double 410 stainless steel full liners

Handle thickness:  0.64"  (1.625cm)

Axis lock

BLACK CLASS (Made in USA)