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Gold Class Lowden 491BK-261
Benchmade's limited Lowden is a compact manual flipper finished with a patterned Damasteel blade, DLC titanium frame and marbled carbon-fiber inlays.
Model notes
What separates this version
This version is best identified by its published Drakkar Damasteel blade, Frame lock and DLC titanium / marbled carbon fiber / brass. It is the only canonical pocket knife in our current index pairing Drakkar Damasteel with Frame lock.
What to check before buying
Its 2.56-ounce weight is 0.8 ounces below the pocket knife median in this index. The recorded $1,800 price is $1,651 above the category median. The manufacturer record does not publish closed length.
These notes compare manufacturer-published specifications; they are not a claim of hands-on testing.
Manufacturer-published specifications
CategoryPocket Knife
Release dateJun 18, 2026
Price checked$1,800
Blade steelDrakkar Damasteel
Blade shapeSpear point
Blade lengthNot published
Closed lengthNot published
Weight2.56 oz
LockFrame lock
Opening methodFlipper
HandleDLC titanium / marbled carbon fiber / brass
ClipPocket clip
Made inUSA
WarrantyLimited lifetime / LifeSharp
Closest spec matches
Put it beside the alternatives
Chosen by blade length, weight, price, steel, lock and intended use—not by affiliate placement.
| Model | Blade | Weight | Steel | Lock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmade Gold Class Lowden 491BK-261This model | Not published | 2.56 oz | Drakkar Damasteel | Frame lock | $1,800 |
| Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lightweight | 3.45 in | 2.9 oz | Variant dependent | Compression Lock | Not published |
| Benchmade 393 Mini SOCP Folder | Not published | Not published | To be confirmed | AXIS lock | Not published |
| Boker Plus Inarsil | 4.68 in | 15.24 oz | D2 | Liner lock | Not published |
Source and update record
- Primary source
- Benchmade official product page ↗
- Checked
- August 1, 2026
Specifications, price and availability can change. “Not published” means the primary source did not provide a reliable value when checked; it is not an estimate.