Is this knife legal where I live?

Automatic knives are illegal to own, carry, or ship in many states, counties, and municipalities. Laws vary widely, and it is your responsibility to verify that you can legally own and carry this knife in your location before ordering. This item cannot be shipped to P.O. boxes.

How does the deployment mechanism work?

The knife uses a slider switch on the spine of the handle. Push the slider forward with your thumb to deploy the blade through the front of the handle. Pull the slider back to retract the blade. The mechanism locks the blade in both the open and closed positions.

What is Grivory and why is it used for the handle?

Grivory is a glass-reinforced nylon polymer. It is lighter than steel or aluminum, does not corrode, and maintains structural rigidity under use. It reduces the overall weight of the knife while providing a durable frame that will not degrade from moisture or sweat.

How difficult is S30V steel to sharpen?

S30V is a high-carbon stainless steel that holds an edge for a long time, but that hardness also makes it slower to sharpen than softer steels. You will need a quality sharpening system and patience. The tradeoff is that you will sharpen it less often.

Can I carry this knife on a plane?

No. Knives of any kind are prohibited in carry-on luggage on commercial flights. Even in checked baggage, automatic knives may be illegal to possess at your destination. Verify laws at both ends of your trip before traveling with this knife.

Shootout® | Cool Gray Grivory® | Tanto

stainless steel
Made in USA

The 3-second version

Slider-fired automatic deploys and retracts through the front of the handle
S30V stainless steel tanto blade holds an edge through extended use
Glass-reinforced nylon frame stays light and resists corrosion
Illegal in many jurisdictions
Cannot ship to P.O. boxes
S30V requires patience to sharpen

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Out-the-front automatic knife built on a glass-filled nylon frame

Most pocket knives ask you to find the thumbstud, apply pressure at the right angle, and flick your wrist—or pull the blade out with your other hand. An out-the-front automatic removes all of that. You slide the switch and the blade is out, locked, and ready. No fumbling, no two-handed opening, no reliance on wrist action when your hands are cold or wet.

The difference matters when you are actually using the knife throughout the day rather than occasionally opening a box. S30V steel and a glass-filled polymer frame mean this will hold an edge longer and weigh less than budget automatics built on steel liners and softer blade stock. It is built for people who carry a knife because they use it, not because it looks tactical.

Good gift when

People who carry a knife daily and want one-handed deployment
Anyone prioritizing edge retention over ease of sharpening
Those who prefer polymer frames for weight savings and durability
Buyers comfortable navigating automatic knife restrictions

Skip it if Automatic knives are restricted or prohibited in your state, county, or city, and you cannot legally own or carry this item where you live or travel.

Specs

Blade Material: S30V stainless steel
Blade Profile: Tanto
Blade Coating: Flat Earth PVD
Handle Material: Grivory (glass-reinforced nylon)
Handle Color: Cool Gray
Mechanism: Double-action automatic (OTF)
Deployment: Slider switch
Lanyard Hole: Yes
Restrictions: Cannot ship to P.O. boxes; automatic knife laws apply

What's included

Benchmade Shootout automatic knife

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Automatic knives are illegal in many areas; recipient must verify local laws before accepting.

The details

This is a double-action automatic knife with a blade that deploys and retracts through the front of the handle using a slider switch. The frame is made from Grivory, a glass-reinforced nylon polymer, in a light gray finish. The blade is a tanto profile in S30V stainless steel with a flat earth PVD coating.

The slider mechanism sits flush along the spine of the handle and operates with thumb pressure in either direction. Push forward to deploy, pull back to retract. The blade locks in both the open and closed positions. The handle includes a lanyard hole at the pommel end, finished in a contrasting flat dark earth tone that matches the slider hardware.

S30V is a high-carbon stainless steel formulated for edge retention and corrosion resistance. The PVD coating adds a non-reflective surface and additional protection against wear. The Grivory frame keeps the overall weight down while maintaining structural rigidity under use.

The knife is designed for everyday pocket carry. The handle shape is slim enough for front pocket carry without printing, and the frame material will not corrode or discolor with exposure to sweat or moisture. The automatic action is fast and requires no wrist movement or two-handed manipulation.

This is a restricted item in many jurisdictions. Automatic knives are illegal to own, carry, or ship to certain states, counties, and municipalities. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify local laws before ordering. This knife cannot be shipped to P.O. boxes.

Benchmade

Shootout® | Cool Gray Grivory® | Tanto

Tanto blade in S30V steel with a slider-fired mechanism and cool gray polymer handle

$350at benchmade.com

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The 3-second version

Slider-fired automatic deploys and retracts through the front of the handle
S30V stainless steel tanto blade holds an edge through extended use
Glass-reinforced nylon frame stays light and resists corrosion
Illegal in many jurisdictions
Cannot ship to P.O. boxes
S30V requires patience to sharpen

Questions

Is this knife legal where I live?: Automatic knives are illegal to own, carry, or ship in many states, counties, and municipalities. Laws vary widely, and it is your responsibility to verify that you can legally own and carry this knife in your location before ordering. This item cannot be shipped to P.O. boxes.
How does the deployment mechanism work?: The knife uses a slider switch on the spine of the handle. Push the slider forward with your thumb to deploy the blade through the front of the handle. Pull the slider back to retract the blade. The mechanism locks the blade in both the open and closed positions.
What is Grivory and why is it used for the handle?: Grivory is a glass-reinforced nylon polymer. It is lighter than steel or aluminum, does not corrode, and maintains structural rigidity under use. It reduces the overall weight of the knife while providing a durable frame that will not degrade from moisture or sweat.
How difficult is S30V steel to sharpen?: S30V is a high-carbon stainless steel that holds an edge for a long time, but that hardness also makes it slower to sharpen than softer steels. You will need a quality sharpening system and patience. The tradeoff is that you will sharpen it less often.
Can I carry this knife on a plane?: No. Knives of any kind are prohibited in carry-on luggage on commercial flights. Even in checked baggage, automatic knives may be illegal to possess at your destination. Verify laws at both ends of your trip before traveling with this knife.