Early Production Benchmade Mel Pardue (Thin Version) Tactical Auto Knife Model 3500.

Features black anodized aluminum handles with a Satin Finished ATS-34 stainless blade. Boot Dagger style blade design with false top edge. This early production model was thinner than the last models and featured a slightly different sliding safety mechanism which is located on the spine.

Pocket clip on backside. Lifetime Warranty. Side Opening; Coil activated with superb lockup. Excellent back-up piece or everyday carry. Near Mint. Has a scuff on the pocket clip. Unused/Uncarried. Box is unmarked. This model is now discontinued (both the 3500 and the later version 3550).