Overview
- Artemis II astronauts each carry the Benchmade 916SBK-ORG Triage in their Orion Crew Survival System spacesuits.
- The knife rides in the life-preserver kit for splashdown emergencies where the crew may exit the capsule before recovery.
- NASA chose the design for safe operation in pressurized gloves, favoring a blunt tip, a strap cutter, and a large textured handle to reduce puncture risk.
- Key features include an N680 stainless blade with partial serrations, Benchmade’s AXIS lock for one-handed use, a folding 440C hook cutter, G10 scales, and a carbide glass breaker.
- The choice drove a sellout of the orange model and reporting says NASA will carry the Triage on future Artemis missions.