The Strap Cutter Combat, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-599-4970, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. Dba Benchmade Knife Co Inc. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-599-4970 |
| Primary Part Number | 8BLKWMED |
| Item Name | Strap Cutter Combat |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. Dba Benchmade Knife Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8BLKWMED PRIMARY | Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. Dba Benchmade Knife Co Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10346548 | 6/9 Informative reference only Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland |
NSN 4240-01-599-4970 is a Strap Cutter Combat, manufactured by Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. Dba Benchmade Knife Co Inc, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 4240-01-599-4970 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8BLKWMED (Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. Dba Benchmade Knife Co Inc).
Key specifications for 8BLKWMED: Special Features: BLADE TYPE: 440C STAINLESS STEEL, HEAT TREATED; BLADE HARDNESS: 58-60 HRC; BLADE OPENING SIZE: 0.50 INCHES (1.25CM); BLADE THICKNESS: 0.115 INCHES (2.92MM); WEIGHT: 1.50 OUNCES (43 GRAMS); HANDLE FINISH: ANTI-REFLECTIVE BLACK POWDER COAT FINISH; SHEATH TYPE: BALLISTIC NYLON, MOLLE COMPATIBLE WITH MALICE CLIP, SECURED CLOSING WITH VELCRO AND ELASTRIC BAND; LOCK TYPE: FIXED; BLADE FINISH: POLISHED; HANDLE SPECS: ONE-PIECE ERGONOMIC HANDLE WITH TRACTION AND FINGER GROOVES; OXYGEN WRENCH LASER CUT IN BLADE G; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: STRAP CUTTER COMBAT MEDICAL WITH OXYGEN WRENCH. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.