The Model 9050 AFO is truly an elite cutting tool, currently on active duty throughout the Armed Forces all around the globe. Utilizing Benchmade's time proven automatic opening system for effortless, rapid one-hand deployment and closing. It offers many useful features that make it superior to other knives for S.A.R. or tactical applications.

Utility in blade design combined with sizable blade strength are paramount in any field knife, especially in the extremes which military troops can be faced with.

A sturdy and formidable handle not only anchors the blade, but also could improvise as other tools in demanding situations.

This knife includes a tough, poly-ballistic nylon sheath for conventional carry. From the Benchmade catalog:
The Model 9050SBT is an approved issue item for all U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers and authorized for use in USAF survival kits, vests and multi-place raft accessory containers. The issued national stocking number is NSN-1095-01-446-4348 with the assigned name KNIFE, AUTOMATIC, SWITCHBLADE.