Benchmade 527BK PARDUE AXIS 440C Posted on July 15, 2026 BM527BK: 527BK Mini Presidio Ultra – Pardue Design. THIS IS A GENUINE BENCHMADE KNIFE MADE IN THE USA, NOT MADE IN CHINA. 440C Hollow Ground Blade Steel. Blade Material: BK1 Coated 440C Stainless Steel.