Best Benchmade Knives of 2022
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If you’re a knife enthusiast like many of us here at Knife Critic, you likely already appreciate Benchmade’s outstanding craftsmanship and customer service. Being one of the largest and most successful knife manufacturers in the world, Benchmade has a wide selection of knives across multiple categories.
While that large selection to choose from is great, most of our readers aren’t going to pony up thousands of dollars to buy and test them all. You might be asking yourself, there are so many factors to consider, how could you ever choose just one? Well, that’s what this guide is for, to help you find the best Benchmade knife for your intended uses.
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In 2017, Benchmade shook the knife world with the release of the Bugout. It was the knife people didn't know they were searching for. It was simple, utilitarian, Ergonomic, lightweight, had an ambidextrous lock and opener, and was made with quality materials. In the yeARS since, the Bugout has become one of the best-selling Knives in history. Benchmade truly made the Bugout a knife for everyone, and no collection is complete without one.The Benchmade Bugout comes in two sizes and a multitude of colors, and has great aftermarket customization options as well.
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The Aller friction folder knife from Benchmade has a black G-10 handle with a blue base layer and a satin finished CPM-S30V blade.Benchmade teamed up with French knife makers Patrick Famin and Eric Demongivert to produce the Aller, a multi-purpose, travel friendly pocket knife. It has various tools, including a pry tip/screwdriver and bottle opener, that will be invaluable to have with you wherever you go. The pocket clip is also designed to be a money clip, and the handle has a hole that can be used for a lanyard or a key ring.Features:Premium CPM-S30V steel that offers excellent edge retention, reducing the need to sharpen as frequently.Black and blue G-10 handles that provide excellent grip.Custom reversible pocket clip that doubles as a money clip. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade 560 Freek is a reliable everyday carry knife made to tackle cutting taSKS of all sorts, whether indoors or out. It features a premium CPM-M4 tool steel blade with a black Cerakote finish. The textured G-10 handles offer excellent grip, while adding a bit of flair with the red base layer and red barrel spacers. Features: CPM-M4 blade steel for superb edge retention and wear resistance. Textured G-10 handles provide a comfortable, yet secure, grip. Fully ambidextrous setup with dual thumb studs, reversible pocket clip, and AXIS® lock mechanism. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade Mini Bugout pocket knife is built with an orange Grivory handle and a satin finished blade with a plain cutting edge. It's all you love about the Bugout, but smaller.The Benchmade Mini Bugout offers a lightweight, Ergonomic build designed with everyday carry and general outdoor use in mind. Its high-performance CPM-S30V blade sports a partial swedge to provide a finer point, and comes fitted with orange anodized dual thumb studs for easy one-handed operation. The comfortable Grivory handle has been textured on either side for added grip without being abrasive. Comes complete with an oversized lanyard hole and reversible deep-carry clip for convenient EDC. Features: CPM-S30V blade steel for excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and cutting performance. Dual thumb studs, reversible pocket clip, and AXIS® lock mechanism offer a fully ambidextrous build. Lightly textured Grivory handle provides a secure grip and lightweight build.
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This Gold Class Edition Foray MODel has been upgraded with premium materials including a Loki patterned Damasteel blade and a marbled carbon fiber handle with an impressive mother of pearl inlay. Black DLC coated hardware, and blue anodized accents finish off the stunning Gold Class design. Benchmade's Foray folder is an appealing everyday carry knife. With its premium materials and the AXIS Lock, the Foray can certainly tackle a whole lot more than simple day-to-day chores. This Gold Class MODel sports a damasteel blade and carbon fiber scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners. With a fully ambidextrous design, the Foray has dual thumb studs and a reversible, deep-carry pocket clip. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The 15031-2 North Fork folder is an excellent hunting tool, hence its inclusion in Benchmade's Hunt line of Knives. The excellent CPM-S30V steel drop point blade and beautiful Dymondwood scales make this an extremely capable knife. The North Fork folding knife also harnesses the reliable and easy to use AXIS lock. Ambidextrous operation is also seen in the reversible tip-up carry pocket clip.While the North Fork 15031 folder is designed specifically for hunters, it is also an adept everyday carry knife that you'll be proud to have in your pocket. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade 810 Osborne Contego is a robust folder built with tactical use in mind. Beyond its size, its blade material stands out—M4 is a steel known for its edge retention, even through hard use. Pair it with the sturdy lockup of Benchmade's AXIS lock, and you've got a big ole knife that can't be beat.Like what you see? Browse our selection of Benchmade Contego Folding Knives.
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The Bailout from Benchmade Knives is both extremely lightweight and extremely tough. This nearly impossible balance makes the Bailout one of the best tactical folders on the market. Right or left handed, strong or weak side, the bailout will perform when called upon. The AXIS-Lock combined with a high-toughness carbon steel tanto blade make sure the knife can handle any use and abuse you can give it. And when the job is done, it practically vanishes into the pocket.There is a large variety of Benchmade Tactical Folding Knives. Benchmades can be found in the pockets of soldiers all over the world. Put one in yours!
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The Benchmade Adamas was designed by Shane Sibert. This knife features a CPM CRU-WEAR blade that can hold up to rigorous tactical use. The handle has machined scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners, providing grip without adding extra weight. Constructed with an AXIS lock mechanism and a reversible pocket clip, this knife is truly ambidextrous. The Adamas from Benchmade is an unconquerable knife and the perfect addition to your bugout bag, hunting pack, or just your pocket.The Benchmade 275 Adamas was designed to honor our troops and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ranger Assistance Foundation!
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This MODel of the Benchmade Turret sports a black Cerakote coated, partially serrated blade made from CPM-S30V, and OD green G-10 handle scales.The 980 Turret features one of Benchmades strongest AXIS locks ever. It has a contoured and textured handle made from OD green G-10 scales. The thick drop point blade is made from CPM-S30V stainless steel. Easily opened with either the thumb stud or the AXIS Lock, this knife will make an excellent addition to any tactical gear.Features:Stain resistant CPM-S30V steel blade, for worry free carry and use.Contoured G-10 handle scales allow for superb grip in any situation.Reversible pocket clip for left or right hand carry. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade Mini Crooked River, as the name implies, features the same profile and styling of the Crooked River in a smaller, everyday carry size. This folder employs premium CPM-S30V stainless steel, for a long-lasting, super sharp cutting edge. The handle is outfitted with anodized aluminum bolsters and contoured Dymondwood scales over stainless steel liners. An orange G-10 backspacer and anodized aluminum pivot ring add a visual pop to this MODern hunting knife. The Crooked River has the ambidextrous AXIS lock, a reversible pocket clip, and thumb stud openers to CATer to every user. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Hunting line of Knives from Benchmade is new for 2014. The 15060-2 Grizzly Creek folding knife features a thumb stud opener and AXIS Lock along with a folding gut hook. The drop point blade has ambidextrous thumb stud openers for easy access, and a tip-up pocket clip for easy carry. Made of CPM-S30V premium stainless steel, this knife is built to handle whatever you throw at it.$(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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Benchmade Puukko
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The Benchmade Puukko was designed to manage all of your outdoor cutting taSKS. It offers the classic Scandinavian design with a high performance Benchmade build. CPM-3V steel and a rubberized santoprene handle provide the strength and durability necessary for a good outdoor knife. It comes equipped with a versatile leather sheath that is easy and comfortable to carry. Whether camping, hiking, or bushcrafting, The Benchmade Puukko will make a reliable companion. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Bedlam knife features Benchmade's AXIS lock mechanism for ambidextrous one-hand operation. The large Ergonomic handle features textured G-10 scales over black oxide finished 420J stainless steel liners and a breaker pommel. The blade is BK1 coated 154CM stainless steel with a partially serrated edge and dual thumb studs. Features a tip-up reversible clip for right and left-handed carry. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade Altitude is an ultra-lightweight fixed blade designed for the hunter who measures every ounce. This MODel is made from solid, orange coated CPM-S90V stainless steel with ample jimping for secure use. It comes outfitted with unique carbon fiber micro scales that offer a level of dexterity and control not typically found in skeletonized designs.Features: Ultra-lightweight, portable design for easy carry. Carbon fiber/G-10 stacked micro scales offer extreme blade control. Black Boltaron sheath provides a variety of secure carry options $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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This Tactical Triage 917SBK MODel sports a premium CPM-S30V steel blade in a black finish with a partially serrated edge and a black G-10 handle. The Benchmade Tactical Triage offers a MODern update to the original Triage rescue knife. Benchmade's Triage knife combines their popular AXIS lock with a folding strap cutter safety hook and a glass breaker tip, creating the ultimate triple utility tool. The 917 edition offers premium blade steel, contoured G-10 scales, a slightly larger build, and a versatile drop point style blade. Features:Premium CPM-S30V blade steel provides unstoppable edge retention and corrosion resistance.Fully ambidextrous use is facilitated with an AXIS lock, dual thumb studs, and a reversible pocket clip.440C folding hook for rescue and tactical appliCATions. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade Aileron was designed for the Aviation industry in collaboration with Steve Tarani and a host of consulting pilots and flight deck officers. This MODel is outfitted with a black partially serrated blade. Rapid deployment and tactical control are critical components of this MODel, with an Ergonomic G-10 handle and an innovative laser textured blade grip. The Aileron is uniquely tailored for the Tarani two-hand opening method and will handle well in all situations. Whether serving in the air or on the ground, you will find the Aileron a trusty co-pilot. Secure lock up and rapid blade deployment are aided by Benchmade's AXIS® lock mechanism.Reversible deep carry pocket clip provides for left or right side tip-up carry.S30V steel blade with spine texturing and a thumb hole opener for versatile use. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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The Benchmade Fact is a lightweight, minimalistic folding knife designed for convenient everyday carry. This MODel sports a satin finished CPM-S30V premium stainless steel blade with a slim spear point profile. Its skeletonized handle is outfitted with grooved, black anodized aluminum scales for a sure grip. A reversible deep-carry pocket clip accomMODates secure carry.Features: Lightweight skeletonized design for comfortable everyday carry and use. CPM-S30V spear point blade offers superb cutting performance and piercing capability. Fully ambidextrous build for right or left-handed users. $(".dealer-seals").css('display', 'block');
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Benchmade has scaled down their popular SOCP fixed blade for more convenient concealed carry with the 177BK Mini SOCP. This MODel is made from 440C stainless steel in a black cerakote finish. Three finger grooves on either side of the handle and a kunai-style finger ring provide the grip dexterity needed for any good tactical knife.
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