Benchmade Shootout

The Benchmade Shootout is a premium automatic folding knife purpose-built for the shooting sports community. Combining Benchmade's legendary automatic mechanism with a purpose-designed blade and shooter-friendly ergonomics, the Shootout is the everyday carry knife for hunters, competitive shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts who demand the best.

Benchmade Automatic Mechanism

The Shootout's automatic mechanism deploys the blade instantly with a push of the thumb stud, providing fast, reliable one-handed access in any situation. The mechanism is tuned for positive, consistent deployment and locks the blade securely open with Benchmade's AXIS lock — one of the strongest and most reliable locking mechanisms in the industry. The AXIS lock also allows ambidextrous, one-handed closing for safe, controlled blade retraction.

CPM-S30V Stainless Steel Blade

The Shootout's blade is crafted from CPM-S30V stainless steel, a premium powder-metallurgy steel that delivers an exceptional balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The blade holds a razor-sharp edge through hard use in the field and resharpens easily at home or with Benchmade's free LifeSharp service.

Shooter-Friendly Ergonomics

The Shootout's handle is designed with input from the shooting sports community, featuring a grip shape and texture that complements the ergonomics of a pistol grip for natural, intuitive handling. The textured handle material provides a secure grip in wet or gloved conditions, and the slim profile rides comfortably in a pocket alongside a wallet and keys.

Deep-Carry Pocket Clip

The reversible deep-carry pocket clip keeps the Shootout secure and low-profile in a pocket, with just the clip visible above the pocket line. The clip is configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry to suit your preference.

Available at Glenwood Springs Outdoors — your local premium knife and outdoor gear retailer in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.