The Benchmade 318-2 Proper-Carbon Fiber Handle is a slip joint folder that takes on a classic gentleman’s knife design. This knife does not lock, so it is legal almost anywhere. This model features stylish and durable carbon fiber with bronze PVD coated stainless steel liners . The clip point style blade is made from premium CPM-S90V stainless steel with a stonewash finish. A lanyard hole in the handle accommodates key ring or lanyard attachment. No pocket clip on this one – it’s meant to be in your pocket. The Proper is an unassuming, medium sized gentleman’s slipjoint folding pocketknife from Benchmade.
CPM-S90V Steel: CPM-S90V steel is well known for its wear-resistance. According to Crucible, S90V is used in plastic feedscrews, valve components, nozzles, slitters, cutters, gear pumps, pelletizing equipment, bearings, and other hard use parts. In the knifemaking world, S90V is legendary for its near perfect edge-retention. It is close to impossible to dull a blade made of CPM S90V. That being said, you need the patience of a saint to sharpen it, however infrequent that may be. S90V is in the upper echelon of knifemaking “super steels”, as is evident by the hefty price tag that accompanies the knives to which it adorns.
Benchmade 318-2 Proper-Carbon Fiber Handle Specifications:
Blade Length: 2.82″
Blade Thickness: 0.090″
Handle Thickness: 0.40″
Blade Material: CPM-S90V
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Clip Point
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Handle material: Carbon Fiber w/ Bronze PVD Coated Stainless Liners
Weight: 2.11 oz.
Pocket Clip: None
Lock Mechanism: None (Slipjoint)
Overall Length: 6.65″
Closed Length: 3.85″
Made in the USA
