The new 2018 Benchmade 565 Mini Freek is the mini version of the popular Benchmade Freek. It features the same dual durometer handles that greatly increase grip performance while maintaining strength, and it also has a fully ambidextrous AXIS® lock.
The Mini Freek features a 3″ blade compared to its 3.60″ full size model. The handle is also reduced from 4.87″ in length to 4.05″. These reductions in blade and handle length cause a drop in weight from the original 3.72oz to 2.57oz. The lighter weight and smaller overall size makes the Mini Freek easier and more convenient to carry. Let’s take a look at the details.
Benchmade 565 Mini Freek Features
- CPM-S30V premium stainless steel (58-60HRC) drop point blade
- Blade Length: 3”
- Thickness: 2.64mm
- Warm gray Grivory® and black overmolded Versaflex®
- AXIS® Lock
- Reversible tip-up black oxide split arrow pocket clip
- Closed Length 4.05″
- Overall Length 7.05″
- Weight 2.57oz
Here’s what Benchmade says about the Mini Freek
“All the function of the full size Freek® in a smaller more convenient size. Featuring the same dual durometer handles that afford strength, comfort, and positive grip combined with the original, fully ambidextrous Benchmade AXIS® lock. Your newest EDC is ready for whatever the day can throw at it.”
The Benchmade 565 Mini Freek is available for pre-order right now at Smoky Mountain Knife Works (smkw.com). You can pre-order yours by clicking any of the links in this article or the button below.
