Benchmade 865SBK Mini Bedlam AXIS Lock Knife Black G-10

The Benchmade 865SBK Mini Bedlam runs a 3.45-inch CPM-S90V scimitar blade in Cerakote black on the AXIS® Lock, with a black G10 handle and a split-arrow ambidextrous pocket clip. The Mini Bedlam compresses Benchmade's full-size Bedlam tactical platform into a more carryable footprint without losing the aggressive scimitar geometry that defines the family — a defensive folder built for serious carry.

Key Features

• CPM-S90V super-steel blade: 3.45-inch scimitar, 59-61HRC, Cerakote Black finish.
• Scimitar blade profile: Continuous curved edge with a high grind, widening toward the tip with a sharp false edge swedge.
• AXIS® Lock: Benchmade's ambidextrous crossbar lock. Fully ambidextrous, easy one-handed open and close.
• G10 handle: Resin-laminated fiberglass composite. Black.
• Split-arrow pocket clip: Ambidextrous tip-up, black, black oxide finish.
• Lanyard hole.
• Made in Oregon, USA.
• Benchmade lifetime warranty with free LifeSharp service for the life of the knife.

Why It Matters in the Field

The scimitar profile is a deliberate choice. The continuously curved edge maximizes slicing capability through draw cuts, while the high grind and progressively widening blade toward the tip put more material — and more cutting power — where the work happens. For defensive applications and aggressive utility cuts, the scimitar geometry transfers force differently than a drop point or tanto.

The Mini Bedlam scales the platform down to a more carryable size: 5.2-inch closed length, 4.91 ounces. The CPM-S90V super-steel blade with Cerakote Black finish handles hard use and resists corrosion across humid, salt-air, and abrasive environments. G10 scales over a steel frame deliver the rigidity and grip surface that this blade geometry demands under load.

The split-arrow pocket clip is ambidextrous tip-up, supporting either-hand carry. Combined with the AXIS® Lock — which engages and releases on either side of the handle — the 865SBK runs identically in either hand for operators with off-hand or weapon-side carry requirements.

Specifications

Why tacticaledge.com Carries It

The Mini Bedlam earns a spot in the lineup because it pairs Benchmade's most refined lockup mechanism with a serious defensive-grade blade profile in a more EDC-able footprint than the full-size Bedlam. CPM-S90V super-steel, G10 scales, Cerakote finish, and a lifetime warranty backstop the package. For LE and military professionals who want a tactical-class folder for daily carry without going up to a fixed blade or full-size Bedlam, it works.

FAQ

What is a scimitar blade and why use it?

The scimitar features a continuously curved edge with a high grind that progressively widens toward the tip. Compared to a drop point or tanto, the curve maximizes slicing capability under draw cuts and the wider tip section concentrates more steel where the work happens. It's a deliberate defensive and aggressive-utility blade profile, not a general utility cutter.

How does the Mini Bedlam differ from the full-size Bedlam?

The Mini Bedlam compresses the platform into a more carryable size with shorter blade and overall length. Same family geometry, more pocket-friendly footprint.

What is the AXIS® Lock?

Benchmade's proprietary crossbar lock, introduced in 1998. A spring-loaded bar engages a notch in the blade tang to lock the blade open. To close, pull the bar back from either side of the handle and pivot the blade. Ambidextrous, fast, and one of the most refined lockup mechanisms on the market.

How does CPM-S90V perform with a Cerakote finish?

S90V is already corrosion-resistant; Cerakote adds a hard, abrasion-resistant ceramic coating over the steel. The combination is well-suited to humid, salt-air, and high-friction carry environments.

Does it ship to APO/FPO addresses?

Yes. tacticaledge.com ships free to all APO and FPO addresses.

What is LifeSharp?

Benchmade's free in-house re-sharpening service. Send the knife in and Benchmade will sharpen it back to factory edge, clean it, oil it, and adjust it as needed — for the life of the knife.

Is the 865SBK legal where I am?

The 865SBK is a manual folder, not an automatic. Folder laws vary by jurisdiction; the customer is responsible for verifying state, county, and municipal regulations before ordering.