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The Benchmade H&K MP5 auto knife was modeled after the late Benchmade Harley Davidson Nonconformist automatic knife and was developed as a tribute to the legendary H&K MP5 firearm. The entire H&K line of knives are all manufactured by Benchmade and carry their limited lifetime warranty and are eligible for all Benchmade services. The black anodized machined aluminum handle incorporates style and sophistication with the bi-directional milling, ergonomic design and an extended back spacer that acts as a glass breaker. Additionally, the handle scale provides several precise jimping locations for multiple grip options and the knife has an integrated slide safety found on the spine of the handle. This model includes a premium 154CM stainless steel drop point blade with a black finish. The pocket clip is designed for tip up carry only and offers a left or right hand carry option. Made in the USA.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Blade Length: 3.4"
- Overall Length: 8.5"
- Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
- Blade Finish: Black
- Handle Length: 5"
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Weight: 3.9 oz.
H&K
For over 50 years, H&K or Heckler & Koch has been a leading designer for knives and other small arms for the public, and for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their name is well known for their quality, innovation, and safety in the development of technologically advanced products. With their true American ideals, they help supply those who have joined the cause for peace; such as NATO. H&K has the vision to be, without compromise, the worlds best supplier of arms.
The MP5 is a larger tactical automatic knife that was developed as a tribute to the legendary HK MP5 machine gun. The Heckler & Koch MP5 comes from the German language: Maschinenpistole 5, meaning machine pistol 5. It is a 9mm submachine gun of German design, developed in the 1960s and was released around 1966. 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the gun.
Specs
The MP5 shares the same quality as the firearm. The MP5 is a well-designed knife that is built to perfection. Listed below is how the knife measures up.
- Product Type: Automatic Knife
- Overall Length: 8.50"
- Weight: 3.90 oz.
- Handle Length: 5.00"
- Blade Length: 3.40"
- Blade Thickness: 0.124"
- Blade Material: 154CM
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Black
- Handle Material: Aluminum
- Handle Color: Black
- Sheath Included: No
- Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up
- Glass Breaker Included
- Lanyard Hole Included
- Made in the USA
Many of these items will go over, but one item to point out is while the H&K MP5 firearm was made in Germany, the MP5 made by Benchmade is a USA product. The quality is the same, these two were just made on two different sides of the planet.
Variations
There are a few variations for the MP5. Those include the blade style and whether or not the blade is serrated or not. The two different blade options that are available with the Benchmade H&K special are either a tanto blade or the original drop point. Both of these blade options come with the option on whether or not they come part serrated to make a combo edge. Other than these two variants, the MP5 is generally the same.
Blade Style
The drop point blade on the MP5 is an all-purpose blade that is able to stand up to anything that it comes across. The large edge for cutting makes it perfect for slicing. Another advantage that the drop point has is its tip. The point on the blade is sharp and is thicker than other styles, thus allowing for a stronger tip. The point is also great when it comes to controlling the blade. Accuracy is key, especially when it comes to fine tune cutting. The drop point is an all-around good blade to have on a knife.
Automatic Knife
As an automatic knife, the MP5 is a snappy and quick knife. The launching power on this tool is strong, maybe a little too strong. Like many powerful firearms, there is kickback to them. The same goes with the MP5. If you are not careful enough, the knife will flip hard enough to pop out of your hand.
Automatic knives are a popular choice of knife to own. They offer many advantages that a typical folder, fixed blade, or even a spring assisted knife do not offer. One benefit to owning an auto is its deployment speed. Some may argue that a spring assisted knife is just as fast as an automatic knife. This is true in many cases, but what makes an automatic knife a better option is the easiness factor to it. With the press of a button or a flick of a switch, the blade will flash open in a blink of an eye. Not only is it quick, but it can be fired off with one hand. Plus, firing off an auto is fun to do. These features come in handy during many circumstances. If one of your hands in a bind or holding an object in need of cutting, an auto can be opened right away with one hand and do its job. Emergency response teams, law enforcement, and military personnel are all constantly faced with tribulation that requires the use of a decent knife. In many high-stress situations, having a knife ready in a blink of an eye using only one hand can help someone else live for one more day. They are different than a traditional knife and bring a new element to the knife industry.
Blade Steel
The blade steel used with the Bedlam is 154CM. It is a high-end stainless steel made by the American company Crucible Industries. The Rockwell test for this steel is around HRC 58-61. This steel is designed to be durable and rock solid. 154CM stainless steel consists of the following material: Carbon 1.05%, Chromium 14.00%, Manganese 0.50%, Molybdenum 4.00%, and Silicon 0.30%. It is comparable to or better than 440c stainless steel. 154CM is known for its corrosion resistance and strength while being comparatively cheaper than other high-quality steels such as BG-42 and S30V.
Handle
One of the biggest highlights of the MP5 is the handle. Its design is aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically friendly. Starting with its looks, the handle has two different sections of parallel lines running across the surface. They are separated by a groove that flows like a river. When looking at the knife in the right direction, one section of lines disappears while the other becomes more noticeable. The purpose of this disappearing feature, perhaps its intent is for urban camouflage? Or is it for a sheer coolness factor? That is up to you to decide. Other little details that typically go unnoticed seemed to pop out, even down to the stop pin. The stop pin is usually a cylindrical piece of metal to help stop the flinging knife, but with the MP5 it looks more like a nut that goes with a bolt. The blade, when in the handle, looks like it continues out by the way the glass breaker is shaped. Its the little details that can make the difference in a quality knife.
Aside from the way the knife looks, it feels just as good as it is pleasing to the eye. The handle has finger grooves placed strategically for optimal grip. The design is created for all people, left-handed and right-handed, for their enjoyment. The handle has holes on both sides to allow the pocket clip to switch from the left to the right, and vice versa. Located near the blade, on the side of the handle, are jimping grooves for an improved grip when handling the knife. That area also curves up which allows the thumb to press against the knife, thus giving it greater power.
Other items to note about the handle are the different safety features on the knife. As with many other automatic knives, the MP5 comes with a plunge lock/firing mechanism. The button protrudes from the handle a significant distance. However, the button is located in a milled out part of the handle. With all things considered, the button doesnt stick out that far from the rest of the handle, just the surrounding area. With this design, there is a good amount of room to press the button easily, while still being safe. If this fails, there is a safety on the side of the handle to help keep the knife locked up. The handle also includes a glass breaker and a lanyard hole.
The Cutting Test
Typically, the tests performed are here to help you as a consumer to determine if this product is what you want. The tests conducted are on paper, cardboard, rope/paracord, and plastic. These items are common materials that are cut on a day to day basis. This is how the MP5 performed:
Paper- The nicest thing about the MP5 blade is the ridiculously sharp edge. This made slicing through multiple layers of paper quite simple. Remember those ripped people that can tear a phonebook in half with one tug? I can only imagine that the MP5 can do the same. It may take a little bit longer, though.
Cardboard- Never have I seen a knife cut a piece of cardboard so clean, straight, and easily as the MP5. It seemed to me when cutting the cardboard it was just as easy, if not easier to cut than paper. The cardboard had no chance against the knife.
Rope- The paracord I tested the MP5 on was cut clean into two pieces. Without a sharp blade, I doubt that the results would be the same. It is a good thing that the blade on the MP5 is sharp and ready to work. Normally, serrated edges would be a better choice in cutting rope, but the blade on the MP5 did surprisingly well.
Plastic- Different types of plastics range from being thin as tape to a thickness similar to that used in Tupperware. The MP5 was able to cut through all sorts of plastics. The tape that is used to seal up your products you purchased online is nothing when the Bedlam faces it. Its like cutting the air around us. When it came time to test the blade on thicker plastics, it took a significant amount of effort. This knife is sharp and tremendously tough, though.
Carrying the Knife
Even though the Benchmade MP5 is a tactical knife, it is still important to know how the knife feels when being carried around all the time. There are a few things to consider when looking to get a new knife. Those items include the following: its carry depth, its weight, its thickness and width, and its appearance.
Carry Depth
The MP5 is comfortable to carry. Not only in your hand, but it is decently comfortable in your pocket. When closed, the knife is 5 inches long. A typically comfortable carry knife is anywhere between three and a half to 5 inches long when closed. The knife rests on the edge that range. A question I ask myself before getting a knife is Will the knife fit in my pant pocket? But I also ask Will the knife fall out of my pocket? One of my most cherished knives fell out of my pocket, and ever since then I check to see if the knife will fall out. The MP5 is deep enough that it shouldnt fall out of your pocket.
Weight
One of the more important aspects to consider when choosing an everyday carry is its weight. It is the worst feeling to have to carry heavy objects in your pocket, no matter what it is. A good knife weight ranges anywhere from as little as 3.0 ounces to 5.0 ounces. The MP5 fits right into the beginning of this range. It weighs 3.90 ounces. It is quite small for its size. When holding it, it feels lighter than what you think.
Thickness and Width
When carrying a knife around all the time in your pocket, there is a limited amount of space available in your pocket. A good everyday carry knife should be comfortable to carry and easy to handle. The MP5 is about an inch and a half wide at its thickest point from the top of the blade to the back of the handle. Its thickness, however, is pretty thin. It is somewhere around a quarter of an inch thick. In theory, the MP5 shouldnt take up too much pocket real-estate.
Appearance
I wouldnt worry too much about how it looks. Sure its got to look tough, but what really matters is if it will do the job. But really, though, it looks impressive. The thumb hole on the blade makes this knife have a better appearance and can be a great conversation piece.
Conclusion
Benchmade never lets down when it comes to making quality knives. And when they pair up with an amazing company like H&K, there is no stopping what they can accomplish. The MP5 is sure to rock your world. The spring in its firing tells you right away that it is ready for some serious work.