Benchmade Vector Series

The Benchmade Vector series includes compact EDC folding knives centered around the 495 Vector model and the later introduced 496 Vector. Characteristic of the series is Benchmade's AXIS-Assist concept combined with a flipper - designed for fast, controlled opening and the typical Benchmade focus on everyday robustness. Benchmade describes the 495 Vector as a blend of sleek lines and stability; the 496 Vector was announced in August 2019 as an expansion of the 495 concept and positioned as a further development “on the same line.”