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Benchmade Shootout
Benchmade Shootout – CPM-CruWear OTF Knife with CF-Elite Handle
The Benchmade Shootout is a double-action OTF built around CPM-CruWear tool steel and CF-Elite handle construction. At 2.8 ounces, it's one of the lightest OTF knives in Benchmade's lineup—significantly lighter than the Infidel it sits alongside in the catalog.
The 3.51-inch tanto blade is heat-treated to 63–65 HRC. CPM-CruWear is a semi-stainless tool steel with high wear resistance and toughness, which makes it a practical choice for a hard-use blade profile like the tanto. The Flat Earth PVD coating adds a layer of corrosion protection to offset CruWear's lower chromium content compared to fully stainless options. The tanto grind provides a reinforced tip and a flat cutting edge suited for push cuts, piercing, and general utility work.
The CF-Elite handle is Benchmade's carbon fiber–reinforced polymer. It keeps weight down without sacrificing structural rigidity, and at 0.51 inches thick, the handle maintains a slim pocket profile. A hardened carbide glass breaker is integrated into the butt end. The reversible deep-carry pocket clip accommodates both left and right-hand carry in a tip-down configuration.
All Shootout models are manufactured in Oregon City, Oregon. Benchmade's lifetime warranty and LifeSharp service—free sharpening, cleaning, and adjustments—apply to every knife in this lineup.
Browse available Shootout configurations below.