Benchmade 15031-2 North Fork

The Benchmade 15031-2 North Fork is a compact AXIS® folding hunting knife with a recurved blade to assist with processing duties. The Benchmade HUNT series knives are built from advanced materials usually reserved for spaceships and surgical equipment, these technologically advanced hunting knives provide refined performance and rugged durability. The CPM-S30V steel drop point blade has a satin finish. The Dymondwood handles very attractive and incorporate Benchmade’s AXIS lock.

CPM-S30V Steel: Chris Reeve is famous for developing two steels directly with Crucible Industries, and boy did this partnership result in an awesome product. S30V is, in many eyes, the ultimate EDC steel. Exhibiting very good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpenability, S30V is utilized by a variety of makers for its performance and balance. CPM-S30V has become one of the most used premium steels on the market among knife manufacturers. If you are looking for a high end stainless steel knife that will keep an edge, that will be durable, and will resist corrosion–definitely consider one made with a CPM-S30V blade.

Benchmade 15031-2 North Fork Specifications:

Designer: Benchmade
Mechanism: AXIS
Action: Manual-opening
Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC)
Blade Length: 2.97″ (7.54cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.114″ (2.90mm)
Open Length: 6.97″ (17.70cm)
Closed Length: 3.90″ (9.91cm)
Handle Material: Wood
Handle Thickness: 0.53″ (13.46mm)
Weight: 3.41oz. (96.67g)
Blade Edge:  Plain
Blade Finish/Color:  Satin
Blade Style/Shape:  Drop-point
Clip Type:  Standard
Clip Position:  Reversible Tip-Up
Glass Breaker:  No
Lanyard Hole:  Yes
MOLLE Compatible:  No
Sheath Type:  No Sheath
Use:  Hunting, Outdoor

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