Benchmade – 491BK-261 – Lowden Gold Class – Folding Knife – Damasteel Spear Point – 6AI4V Titanium – Black|Grey|Gold

The Benchmade 491BK-261 Lowden Gold Class is an ultra-premium folding knife created for serious collectors, high-end everyday carry enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the top tier of Benchmade craftsmanship. Built as a limited Gold Class release, this Lowden pushes the standard production folder into true collector territory with aerospace-inspired design language, elite materials, and refined execution from end to end. Limited to only 250 pieces worldwide, the 491BK-261 is not simply another folding knife; it is a showcase piece built around speed, precision, and modern American aeronautical influence.

The blade is crafted from Drakkar Damasteel, a 72-layer patterned steel that delivers a dramatic visual presence revealed through the beveling and deep acid etch. The black DLC blade finish gives the spear-point profile a stealthy appearance while allowing the Damasteel pattern to stand out with a look reminiscent of shockwaves moving across an aircraft at supersonic speed. The spear-point blade style gives the Lowden a balanced, aggressive profile with a centered tip, clean cutting geometry, and strong visual symmetry. With a 2.79″” blade and 0.09″” blade thickness, this knife remains precise, slim, and fast in hand while still carrying the confidence expected from a Benchmade Gold Class folder.

The handle is built from 6Al-4V titanium with a DLC finish, marbled carbon fiber onlay, and polished brass bolster work that echoes the cockpit canopy lines of an F-22 Raptor. The grey, black, and brass color combination gives the knife a high-speed, aviation-inspired look that feels both tactical and luxurious. The AXIS Lock flipper mechanism delivers smooth, fast deployment while maintaining the ambidextrous operation Benchmade users expect. At only 2.56 oz, the Lowden is lightweight, refined, and highly carryable for a knife with this level of material complexity.

The Benchmade 491BK-261 Lowden Gold Class is built for the collector who wants something rare, detailed, and immediately recognizable as special. Between the Damasteel blade, titanium frame, carbon fiber onlay, brass bolster, black clip, and limited 250-piece production run, this model captures the kind of detail that makes Gold Class Benchmade knives so sought after. It is sleek enough for display, capable enough for careful carry, and distinctive enough to stand out in even a serious premium knife collection.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Benchmade
• Model: Lowden Gold Class
• SKU: 491BK-261
• Knife Type: Folding Knife
• Limited Edition: 250 Pieces Worldwide
• Open Length: 6.81″”
• Blade Length: 2.79″”
• Blade Thickness: 0.09″”
• Closed Length: 4.05″”
• Weight: 2.56 oz
• Blade Steel: Drakkar Damasteel
• Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
• Blade Style: Spear Point
• Blade Finish: DLC
• Blade Color: Black
• Handle Material: 6Al-4V Titanium
• Handle Color: Grey/Black/Brass
• Handle Details: DLC Titanium Frame, Marbled Carbon Fiber Onlay, Polished Brass Bolster
• Mechanism: AXIS Lock Flipper
• Pocket Clip: Yes
• Clip Type: Standard Carry
• Clip Color: Black
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Lanyard Hole: No
• Made in the USA

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