Yours, for life. 2021 COLLECTION COMMUNITY DRIVEN As a family business we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. Our commitment to American- SINCE 1987 Made means continually investing in people, materials and Since 1987 Benchmade has continued to technology that are backed by these shared values. define what product excellence is all about. Our factory, our people, our home - Oregon City, USA. COURAGEOUS INNOVATION Benchmade has always been about more than just building a great knife. It is a passion driven by our founder, my father, Les DeAsis to create tools that people could depend on in any situation, for life. Since then, we have always sought to be held to a higher standard. Now, with a wonderful history and his spirit to innovate courageously, I am proud to introduce our new lineup for 2021. This year’s product offering is a testament to Benchmade’s relentless, lifelong focus on improving quality, innovation and overall value for our customers. These products showcase the countless hours devoted to refining details and craftsmanship year after year. Anchoring on new materials, precision manufacturing, and advanced engineering, each product has been developed specifically for increasingly demanding users. The challenges we weathered in 2020 proved to me that Benchmade’s values, spirit, and dedication to service remains unsurpassed. As a retail partner, we want you to know that we remain committed to strong relationships and that Benchmade is ready to help you continue to elevate the Benchmade brand to your customer. If 2020 taught us anything it’s that our Benchmade community is stronger than ever and we wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you for your support then, now, and into the future. I hope you enjoy the 2021 Collection. Sincerely Jon deAsis - President & CEO 5 HISTORYHUNT SERIES Benchmade 2021 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 07 TECHNICAL FEATURES 17 BLUE CLASS 86 ACCESSORIES 11 BLADE STEEL 45 HUNT CLASS 89 PRODUCT INDEX 13 GOLD CLASS 57 BLACK CLASS Yours, for life. GUARANTEED FOR LIFE LIFE SHARP 2021 When we say a Benchmade is yours, for life we mean it. We will re-sharpen your Benchmade back to a factory edge, anytime you need. Learn more at benchmade.com/lifesharp-service. Featuring: The 9070SBK-1 Claymore™ - PG 70 7 TOC Benchmade 2021 8 MECHANISM We offer five primary actions: manual-opening, assisted-opening, 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 mechanism type is THE BENCHMADE DIFFERENCE optimal for your needs. Mechanisms like the AXIS® lock deliver manual opening, assisted opening and automatic opening. Others, like the mono-lock deliver only manual opening. How To Choose Your Benchmade Knife OPENING ASSISTED AUTOMATIC FIXED BALI MANUAL OPENING OPENING BLADE SONG “Manuals” must be “Assists” have a spring “Autos” have a These knives are “Bali” or “butterfly opened 100%, from that encourages the button or other permanently open knives” open and the closed position to blade into the open actuation switch that and almost always close by way of two the open position, by position once the user mechanically fires the come with a sheath handles that rotate Outdoor, tactical, every day use—there are many the user. pushes the blade blade open without to protect the edge. around the front and uses for a knife, and some knives are better for manually beyond a the user directly back of the blade. certain point. manipulating the blade. certain activities than others. HOW WILL YOU KEY KNIFE USE YOUR KNIFE? FEATURES TACTICAL RESCUE AXIS GENUINE MECHANICS Designed for hard, immediate use, these For critical situations. Gloved hands and the need A 100 percent ambidextrous design, AXIS® gets its function from a small, hardened steel bar high-strength knives feature robust mechanisms to cut pliable materials are considerations in the that rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The bar extends to both for situations where performance is a must. design of these knives. sides of the knife, spans the liners and is positioned over the rear of the blade. EVERYDAY CARRY OUTDOOR AMBIDEXTROUS LIFESHARP Not obtrusive or uncomfortable in slacks From water to woods, backpacking trips to car Can be used equally well Our industry-leading lifetime or shorts; just convenient and well fitted camping, kayaking to fly-fishing, these versatile with either hand. warranty and product to your general needs. cutting tools can be used for many tasks. services program. HUNT SURVIVAL MOLLE® COMPATIBLE REVERSE CLIP Knives are a critical component of a Things can happen unexpectedly for any A versatile attachment The pocket clip can be removed successful hunt. These are the most adventurer. These knives have been built system designed for kitting and placed in alternate locations advanced hunting knives ever made. for the unexpected. military equipment. on the handle. 9 TECHNICAL FEATURES Benchmade 2021 10 BLADE STYLES COLOR KEY CONFIGURATION CODES CONFIGURATION CODES BLADE VARIATIONS HANDLE COLORS CLIP-POINT DROP-POINT Blade contains a sharp beak, typically Drops off the spine to the top. Tip forward of the midpoint, as if the tip height is typically below the center line has been “clipped off.” on the blade. NONE GY ORG WHT No coating, no serrations Gray coating, no serrations Orange White S SGY Serrations, no coating Serrations and gray coating OD BLU Olive Drab Blue BK FE Black coating, no serrations Flat earth coating SN BK SBK SFE Sand Black Serrations and black coating Serrations and flat earth coating TANTO REVERSE TANTO This shape is easily identified by the Defined by the bevel creating an DLC *-1, -2, etc. typically indicate angular lines. The knife edge is flat and upside-down tanto profile, adding transitions with a hard break in the weight forward on the blade. Diamond-like-Carbon coating handle material variations andle from the tip to the primary edge. FULL SIZE VS. MINI As you make your way through the collection, you will find that some of our best OPPOSING BEVEL SPEAR-POINT selling knives also come in a Mini version. This is the same cutting power, durability Design features a non-uniform blade Must be symmetrical considering the and dependability of the full-size version. Remember that the size of each Mini geometry that creates an offset pry-tip, blade profile. *Traditionally, spear- while maintaining a consistent chisel points are double-sided, but those varies by model, so be sure to check the product specifications for exact details grind on the cutting edge. knives are more specifically referred to when you are placing your order or ask your local rep to see a sample. as daggers. Any way you want to carry, Benchmade has you covered. WEEHAWK SHEEPSFOOT Characterized by a sweeping edge and The spine of the blade "rolls" into the spine radius that tapers tot he tip and tip earlier. This blade has a completely handle. straight edge. TRAILING POINT The spine curves upward to create an elevated point that’s typically higher than the handle. 11 TECHNICAL FEATURES Benchmade 2021 12 USA USA USA CPM-S30V / HRC: 58-60 CPM-M4 / HRC: 62-64 CPM-20CV / HRC: 59-61 As a blade material it offers A powder-metal, non-stainless, Excellent edge retention and great excellent corrosion resistance special purpose high-speed steel corrosion resistance are typically hard and superb edge qualities. with excellent wear resistance to find in one steel; however, they meet and toughness. here in CPM-20CV. USA USA USA CPM-S90V / HRC: 59-61 440C / HRC: 58-60 CPM-3V / HRC: 60-62 A true super-steel, S90V offers Originally designed for ball bearings, A powder-metal tool steel, its high substantial improvements in corrosion valves and gears, this high-carbon carbon and vanadium paired with low resistance over 440C and wear stainless steel is the staple of the chromium make it exceptionally tough 940 resistance far beyond that of D2. cutlery industry. while still being able to maintain a good cutting edge. USA AT SE D2 / HRC: 60-62 M390 / HRC: 58-61 DAMASTEEL / HRC: 58-60 A high-carbon, high-chrome tool steel A super-performance blade steel With alternating layers of RWL34 and provides better edge retention than with exceptional cutting ability RPMC27, this powder metal ‘Damascus’ 440C and 154CM; however, it has less and wear resistance. steel doesn’t just get by on its looks alone. toughness and corrosion resistance The interweaving of these two alloys than either of these alloys. provides great strength and toughness. BLADE STEEL AT USA USA Steel composition can mean the difference between one sharp cut and a N680 / HRC: 57-59 CPM-D2 / HRC: 60-62 CPM-S45VN / HRC: 60-62 thousand. There are many types of steel, and additional factors that play into A special-application steel for when This powder-metal version of The higher levels of Chrome along with corrosion resistance is the primary conventional D2 steel has a much the introduction of Nitrogen in S45VN the right kind of steel for your usage. For instance, the way some steels are requirement. Ideal for salt water finer microstructure with smaller allow for improved corrosion resistance heat-treated plays a critical role in a knife’s performance. applications, the addition of nitrogen to carbide particles than its counterpart, over CPM-S30V and CPM-S90V, while the alloy gives this the best corrosion resulting in improved toughness balancing the excellent performance resistance of any blade steel. and strength. A great choice for the found in both of those steels.