Benchmade Narrows Knife – 3.43” M390 Blade, Gray Titanium Handle, AXIS Lock – Made in USA (748)

Ultra thin. Full size performance. A completely different Benchmade.

 

The Benchmade Narrows is one of the most unique knives Benchmade has ever produced. At just 0.28” thick, it’s the thinnest full-size folder they’ve ever made, and it changes what a full-size knife can feel like in the pocket.

This isn’t just a new model, it’s Benchmade pushing the limits of what they’re capable of building.

 

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Specifications

• Blade Length: 3.43”

• Overall Length: 8.02”

• Blade Steel: Bohler M390

• Blade Finish: Satin

• Blade Style: Drop Point

• Lock: AXIS Lock (Redesigned)

• Handle: Gray Titanium

• Weight: 2.41 oz

• Thickness: 0.28”

• Country of Origin: USA (Oregon City, OR)

• SKU: 748

 

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A New Direction for Benchmade

The Narrows isn’t just thinner, it’s a completely reworked platform.

• No steel liners

• No traditional omega springs

• Redesigned AXIS lock using a torsion spring system

Everything about this knife was engineered to reduce thickness without sacrificing strength or performance.

 

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Thinnest Full-Size Knife Benchmade Has Made

At 0.28” thick, the Narrows carries differently than almost anything else in its class.

• Disappears in the pocket

• Full-size blade with minimal footprint

• Lightweight without feeling fragile

It’s a full-size knife that carries like something much smaller.

 

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M390 Blade Steel

The blade is made from Bohler M390, one of the top-tier steels available.

• Excellent edge retention

• Strong corrosion resistance

• Fine edge capability

It’s a premium steel choice that matches the design.

 

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Titanium Construction

The gray titanium handle keeps the knife strong while maintaining its ultra-thin profile.

• Lightweight and durable

• Clean, refined look

• Precise machining throughout

It’s a big part of what makes the Narrows feel so different in hand.

 

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Where Benchmade Is Headed

The Narrows isn’t just a one-off.

The engineering and lock redesign introduced here are already influencing future models, including what we’re starting to see with the next generation of knives like the Bugout VAPYR.

This knife represents a shift in how Benchmade approaches design moving forward.

 

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AXIS Lock, Reimagined

Benchmade didn’t remove the AXIS lock, they rethought it.

• Torsion spring system replaces omega springs

• Maintains ambidextrous operation

• Keeps the slim profile intact

It’s a modern evolution of one of the most trusted locking systems.

 

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Made in the USA

Benchmade manufactures the Narrows in Oregon City, Oregon, maintaining tight control over machining, heat treatment, and assembly.

 

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Why This One Stands Out

The Narrows isn’t trying to be another variation of an existing design.

It’s a proof of concept turned production knife, showing what Benchmade can do when they rethink everything.

If you want something truly different, ultra-thin, premium materials, and forward-looking design, this one delivers.