LifeSharp is more than a lifetime guarantee. It’s a creed to live by. It’s the ever-evolving pursuit of excellence. A never-ending journey to master your craft, hone your skills and soak up some wisdom along the way. At Benchmade, every knife we make is a learning experience. We strive to make each knife better than the knife that came before it, as we chase the elusive perfection. And, once that knife passes from our hands to yours, we’ll ensure that your Benchmade stays in pristine condition for many generations to come. Our word is our bond and we’ll hold up our end keeping your knife sharp, but, it’s up to you to keep your LifeSharp. 2018 CATALOG HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BENCHMADE KNIFE ACTIVITY BLADE STYLE Outdoor, tactical, every day use—there are many uses for a knife, and some While the cutting edge does the work, the edge is applied to the cutting surface knives are better for certain activities than others. in different ways depending on the shape of the blade. Blade shapes with larger BMK ICONOGRAPHY radiuses may be optimal for hunting, while blade shapes with hard angles, like the tanto, may be better for tactical applications. BMKHOW ICONOG WILLRAPHY YOU USE YOUR KEY KNIFE FEATURES BMK ICONOGRAPHYKNIFE? SHAPES AXIS® Exclusive to TACTICAL Designed for hard, immediate Benchmade,AXIS® The AXIS® the AXIS® lock is lock truly Clip-point Blade contains a sharp Sheepsfoot The spine of the use,BMK these ICONOG high-strengthRAPHY knives feature isambidextrous truly ambidextrous and extremely and beak, typically forward of the blade ‘rolls’ into the tip, creating a robust mechanisms for situations where extremelystrong. strong. mid-point, as if the tip has been more rounded end to discourage performanceBMK ICONOGRAPHY is a must. “clipped off.” puncturing. BMK ICONOGRAPHY Ambidextrous Can be used RESCUE For critical situations. Gloved equally well with either hand. Drop-point Drops off the spine Wharncliffe Similar in shape to the hands and the need to cut pliable to the top. Tip height is typically sheepsfoot with a spine that ‘rolls’ materials are considerations in the design Reversible Clip The pocket below the center line on the blade. into the tip earlier. This blade has a of these knives. clip can be removed and completely straight edge. placed in alternate locations Tanto This shape is easily EVERY DAY Not obtrusive or on the handle. identified by the angular lines. The Spear-point Must be symmetrical uncomfortable in slacks or shorts; knife edge is flat and transitions considering the blade profile. just convenient and well fitted to your MOLLE® Compatible A with a hard break in the angle from *Traditionally, spear-points are double- general needs. versatile attachment the tip to the primary edge. sided, but those knives are more system designed for kitting specifically referred to as daggers. OUTDOOR From water to woods, military equipment. Reverse Tanto Defined by the backpacking trips to car camping, bevel creating an upside-down Weehawk Characterized by a kayaking to fly-fishing, these versatile LifeSharp: Service and tanto profile, adding weight sweeping edge and spine radius cutting tools can be used for many tasks. Warranty Our industry- forward on the blade. that tapers to the tip and handle. leading lifetime warranty HUNTING Knives are a critical component and product service of a successful hunt. These are the most program. For more detailed CONFIGURATION CODES (INSIDE THE MODEL NUMBERS) advanced hunting knives ever made. information, visit pages 97 and 104. SURVIVAL Things can happen BLADE VARIATIONS HANDLE unexpectedly for any adventurer. These knives have been built for the unexpected. None No coating, no serrations ORG Orange YEL Yellow S Serrations, no coating OD Olive Drab BLU Blue BK Black coating, no serrations SN Sand *-1, -2, etc. typically indicate handle MECHANISM SBK Serrations and black coating PNK Pink material variations We offer five primary actions: manual-opening, assisted-opening, DLC Diamond-like-Carbon coating automatic-opening, fixed blade and Bali-Song®. If you're a mountain climber, you may want an assist. If you're a sportsman, a fixed blade may be the right choice. Whatever the case, consider which BLADE STEEL mechanism type is optimal for your needs. Mechanisms like the Steel composition can mean the difference between one sharp cut and a AXIS® lock deliver manual opening, assisted opening and automatic thousand. There are many types of steel, and additional factors that play opening. Others, like the monolock, deliver only manual opening. into the right kind of steel for your usage. For instance, the way some steels For detailed information on our mechanisms, visit page 99. are heat-treated plays a critical role in a knife’s performance. ACTIONS PROPERTIES Manual-opening “Manuals” must be fires the blade open without the user Edge Retention opened 100%, from the closed position to directly manipulating the blade. How long a blade can maintain its sharpened edge. the open position, by the user. Fixed Blade These knives are permanently Strength Assisted-opening “Assists” have a spring open and almost always come with a sheath Maximum stress withstood before a blade breaks or fails. that encourages the blade into the open to protect the edge. Corrosion Resistance position once the user pushes the blade manually beyond a certain point. Bali-Song® “Balis” or “butterfly knives” Resistance of a blade to oxidization and chemical attack. open and close by way of two handles Toughness Automatic-opening “Autos” have a button that rotate around the front and back Resistance of a blade to fracture and chipping. or other actuation switch that mechanically of the blade. For more detailed information, visit page 100 or go to benchmade.com. 2018 NEW PRODUCTS GOLD CLASS PAGES 4–7 6 9 8 - 1 8 1 P.7 BLUE CLASS PAGES 8–35 495 595 565 535 318/318-1 319/319-1 P.15 P.20 P.21 P. 27 P. 3 4 P.34 HUNT SERIES PAGES 38-49 15200 15400 15061 15085-2 P.41 P. 43 P. 49 P. 4 6 BLACK CLASS PAGES 48–85 5750 9600 9750 417 818 575 917 133 101 P. 57 P. 6 1 P.63 P.66 P.67 P. 69 P.7 1 P.76 P.79 698-181FORAY® 565MINI FREEK® 15200ALTITUDE™ 917TRIAGE® P. 7 P. 21 P. 41 P. 71 PAGES 4 - 7 PAGES 8 - 37 PAGES 38 - 49 PAGES 50 - 87 Our top shelf. Our prized tool. An exquisite Wallet, keys, phone, Blue Class knife. Getting in position to take a shot on the A knife should be an extension of your work of art crafted with the hard-working This is the go-to. The EDC that never buck you’ve been chasing for weeks takes instincts. Ready to perform when called soul of the world’s most reliable knives. leaves your side. With Blue Class you preparation, hard work, a smart approach, upon. Ready to lay it all on the line. You may not see many of these majestic get high-quality blades, effortless and great skill. Benchmade knives are Ready to do what needs to be done. knives in the wild. But when you do— function, near-perfect performance, built with that same mindset—so when Every molecule of a Black Class knife has behold a flawless, safe-worthy creation and a knife that’s ready for just about your moment comes, you don’t have to been meticulously crafted to become an that’s not afraid to go to work. anything the day can throw at you. wonder if your knife will be up to it. integrated part of your well-oiled machine. GOLD CLASS SAY HELLO TO OUR SINGLE-MALT. 698-181 FORAY ® NEW BENCHMADE DESIGN • U.S.A. Producing high-quality, handcrafted products is a collaborative enterprise; marbled carbon fiber, mother of pearl, CLASS and an exclusive Damasteel® are brought together to form a beautiful and unique addition to our Gold Class Line. MECHANISM AXIS® lock BLA DE STYLE Drop-point GOLD BLADE STEEL Loki™ patterned Damasteel® (58-60HRC) exclusively at Benchmade HAN DLE Black marbled carbon fiber with a mother of pearl inlay POC KET CLIP Reversible tip-up DLC coated deep-carry EXTRA Blue titanium thumb stud and barrel spacer, with DLC coated liners, lockstud and pivot DON’T TREAT THIS KNIFE SPECIAL. This is the custom knife-maker’s knife. Artisan craftsmanship taken to another level. We seamlessly blend Old World techniques with modern technology, and pay extra attention to these few special blades. With exquisite details from pommel to point, it’s a knife you’ll want to keep in pristine condition, in your collector’s case. But that’d be a shame. This knife is built to perform. 698-181 698-181 BLADE LENGTH 3.22" (8.18cm) BLADE THICKNESS 0.137" (3.480mm) OPEN 7.34" (18.64cm) CLOSED 4.15" (10.54cm) WEIGHT 3.46oz (98.09g) CONFIGURATION/MSRP HANDLE THICKNESS 0.56" (14.224mm) 698-181 $800 6 7 BLUE CLASS EVERYDAY EXTRAORDINARY. 87 Ti BALI-SONG® BENCHMADE DESIGN • U.S.A. The past inspires the future, and while it all started in 1987, nothing about this billet titanium Bali-Song® is old-school. CLASS MECHANISM Bali-Song® BLADE STYLE Wharncliffe BLADE STEEL CPM-S30V premium stainless steel (58-60HRC) BLUE HANDLE Sandblasted, single-piece billet titanium POCKET CLIP None EXTRA Thrust bearing washers, custom hardware and patent-pending magnetic latch SHEATH Gray nylon sheath with BALI-SONG® multiple carry options The Bali-song,® aka butterfly knife; so core to the Benchmade brand that the Benchmade logo was made to reflect it.