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Benchmade HK Knives Instigator Knife with Plain-Edged BP1 Coated Blade (Black, 7.78-Inch)

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
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Recommended Uses For Product Military
Brand Benchmade
Special Feature Stainless Steel
Age Range (Description) Adult
Handle Material Stainless Steel
Color Black
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Style Modern
Product Care Instructions Hand Wash Only
Item Weight 0.3 Pounds

About this item

  • Modified wharncliff made of AUS-8 Stainless Steel
  • It has a AUS-8 Stainless Steel, Skeletonized, Full Tang Handle
  • It works on the fixed-lock mechanism
  • Comes with snap-fit molded Kydex, thermoplastic with Tether sheath
  • It has a blade length of 3.38-Inch and overall length of 7.78-Inch with plain-edged coated blade
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For more than a half century, Heckler and Koch has been a leading designer and manufacturer of military, law enforcement and civilian firearms. HK’s commitment to quality, innovation and safety make them an industry leader in reliability and technology. The Instigator Series has a modified wharncliff made of AUS-8 Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), BP-1 Coated. It has a AUS-8 Stainless Steel, Skeletonized, Full Tang Handle. It works on the fixed-lock mechanism. Comes with snap-fit molded Kydex, thermoplastic with Tether sheath. It has a blade length of 3.38-Inch and overall length of 7.78-Inch with plain-edged coated blade.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7 out of 5
71 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the grip, quality, value, size and sharpness of the knife. For example, they mention it's comfortable to hold and use, the stainless steel blade is sturdy and razor sharp right out of the box, and it'll fit in your pocket. That said, some complain that the knife isn't thick enough.

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41 customers mention34 positive7 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They say it has a beautiful blade and is a decent edged tool. Some say that it doubles as a throwing knife and is simple yet effective.

"...AUS8 is a good Japanese steel. It holds the edge and gets scary sharp.3. Small form knife with a big bite...." Read more

"...Plus it looks really good and it's very, very sharp. Frankly, the only thing I don't like about it is the name: the "Instigator"?..." Read more

"Super sharp, beautiful blade. My only complaint is the tip broke off in less than a day, not abusing it either. I was a little disappointed by that...." Read more

"...I bought this knife as a simple yet effective knife for my girlfriend to wear on a lanyard for hiking and outdoor activities...." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife compact, versatile, and lightweight. They say it fits perfectly in their hand and is easy to carry.

"...Easy easy easy to sharper in the field.4. Great size for concealed carry and it is a light agile knife easily handled by those with smaller..." Read more

"...The knife fits snugly in the kydex sheath yet it isn't terribly difficult to remove...." Read more

"...The slim profile and light weight make it very comfortable to carrying in your pocket, and there have been several times I even forgot I was..." Read more

"...Light ,thin, nice sheath . The only thing I could find negative is: This knife was very dull , had sharp point but edge would not cut paper ...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is very well made, the stainless steel blade is sturdy, and razor sharp right out of the box. The AUS8 is a good Japanese steel, and it works as a solid all-around knife. The knife is thin and lightweight yet is strong and high quality. It holds its edge pretty well. Overall, customers are happy with the purchase and recommend it to others.

"...2. Quality steel. AUS8 is a good Japanese steel. It holds the edge and gets scary sharp.3. Small form knife with a big bite...." Read more

"...It's perfect for cutting and sheering rope, but also works as a solid all-around knife, I even cut my hair with it once in the field...." Read more

"Substantial blade for a neck knife. It's thin, but not absurdly so. I feel that I get a pretty solid grip on it...." Read more

"...Super light but strong, i will probably wrap it with 550 cord to give me a thicker handle to wield the knife with...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the grip of the sporting goods to be comfortable to hold and use. They say it's not too tight or too loose, and it holds its edge pretty well.

"...It has a nice weight and feel in the hand and a razor sharp edge...." Read more

"...It's thin, but not absurdly so. I feel that I get a pretty solid grip on it...." Read more

"...Surprisingly comfortable to hold and use, and held its edge pretty well...." Read more

"Love it. Feels good in the hand. Good quality. Price is excellent. Sheath may be sub-par, but overall a nice knife!" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a quality knife at an amazing price.

"...If you want Benchmade quality at a low low price, try this little fella out and see what you're missing" Read more

"...Looks very cool, and it's a reasonably-priced Snody design. Hard to complain!" Read more

"Love it. Feels good in the hand. Good quality. Price is excellent. Sheath may be sub-par, but overall a nice knife!" Read more

"Good knife for value." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the thickness of the sporting goods. They mention that it's thin, but not absurdly so, and does not have a quality feel to it.

"Substantial blade for a neck knife. It's thin, but not absurdly so. I feel that I get a pretty solid grip on it...." Read more

"Very thin; does not feel stable/solid in your hands." Read more

"The knife did not have a quality feel to it and after handling it I didn't like the shape or grind of the blade...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Oddhourz
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality, design and funtion.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2015
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Bought this for my son who is a knife guy. He bought me a nice Biker Auto and I returned the favor with this. He and I both like this knife for the following reasons
1. Benchmade quality, warranty and free factory sharpening service. You pay 5$ postage and they sharpen to factory specs and return it too you
2. Quality steel. AUS8 is a good Japanese steel. It holds the edge and gets scary sharp.
3. Small form knife with a big bite. This is a slasher type blade with a chisel grind. Easy easy easy to sharper in the field.
4. Great size for concealed carry and it is a light agile knife easily handled by those with smaller hands.
5. Beautiful design. Good looking blade and handle design. Very asteically pleasing and functional.
If you want Benchmade quality at a low low price, try this little fella out and see what you're missing
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Craig Becker (beckers@bga.com)
4.0 out of 5 stars My favorite knife - but I hate the name
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2013
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I collect small knives and cutting tools, some of which are quite a bit more expensive than this. I was surprised to find myself favoring this blade for EDC. The balance, the weight, the feel - they're just perfect. Plus it looks really good and it's very, very sharp. Frankly, the only thing I don't like about it is the name: the "Instigator"? Why not call it the "fight starter"? Or "the mugger's friend"? Or "stealth throat-cutter"? I would hope that most people, like myself, carry a blade like this only on the off-chance that it is needed for self-defense. So: 4 (not 5) stars because I consider the name questionable at best.
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Zia Aud
3.0 out of 5 stars Super sharp, beautiful blade
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2015
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Super sharp, beautiful blade. My only complaint is the tip broke off in less than a day, not abusing it either. I was a little disappointed by that. The knife still works wonderfully, so I'm keeping it... But will be keeping an eye on the rest of the blade for hairlines.
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Joseph Corcoran
5.0 out of 5 stars Compact but effective versatile knife for carry or backup
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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As the owner of quite a few Benchmade knives over the years, I have come to expect a lot. The H&K Instigator by Benchmade has delivered. I bought this knife as a simple yet effective knife for my girlfriend to wear on a lanyard for hiking and outdoor activities. The knife fits snugly in the kydex sheath yet it isn't terribly difficult to remove. It has a nice weight and feel in the hand and a razor sharp edge. For the price especially it is difficult to beat the quality and design of the Benchmade H&K Instigator. Compact yet effective and easy to handle.
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Robert
2.0 out of 5 stars returned due to knick near tip of the blade. ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2015
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returned due to knick near tip of the blade. also a lot lowere quality than I expected from Benchmade or H&K products.
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Cory B.
1.0 out of 5 stars Knife Falls Out
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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Knife looks awesome I like the feel have to agree with some of the other reviews definitely even better with 550 cord on the handle but what a slim design without the 550 cord. Knife looks mean no complaint about the knife. The sheath is what bothers me the knife is loose in the sheath. I held the sheath and jiggled it like as if it was around my neck while running and the knife FELL OUT!! Imagine this you are running from someone or something and your knife falls out worst case scenario you stab yourself best case scenario you don't but now it's not around your neck to be able to use to protect yourself. Hope you run fast. Im going to assume I just have a bad sheath since I haven't seen anyone else say anything about the Sharon issue I'm having. If the sheath worked this bad boy would get 5 stars from me.
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Knife
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2012
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For the price, this knife is excellent, I own two! The blade is called a sheeps foot, it's unifacial, or only sharp on one edge. It's perfect for cutting and sheering rope, but also works as a solid all-around knife, I even cut my hair with it once in the field. The slim profile and light weight make it very comfortable to carrying in your pocket, and there have been several times I even forgot I was carrying it. Honestly I use it more as a field dinner knife than anything else, and I've found other applications for it like opening beer bottles. The steel is quite durable, I haven't had to sharpen the blade yet after 6 months of use.
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Zach
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Little Knife
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
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Substantial blade for a neck knife. It's thin, but not absurdly so. I feel that I get a pretty solid grip on it. Sheathe is just a hair loose (makes a clickety-clack noise when you shake it), but I don't see the knife coming out of there. I do wish that the finger choil was a hair deeper. The blade comes super sharp and I can already envision a gash in my finger after an emergency situation! Otherwise, pretty awesome knife. Looks very cool, and it's a reasonably-priced Snody design. Hard to complain!
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Apex
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2015
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Nice blade
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C.Forster
3.0 out of 5 stars Mogelpackung
Reviewed in Germany on October 6, 2015
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Leider nix mit Made in U.S.A. !!!! Auf dem Messer steht Taiwan (dafür deutlich zu teuer) . Die kleine Plastikraste für die Sicherung in der Scheide wird nicht lange halten. Sonst o.k.
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