Benchmade Knives has introduced 4 new classes of knives for 2012. The Gold Class, The Black Class, The Blue Class, and Bone Collector.
In the Gold Class is the 940-121. The classic 940 now features a CPM-M4 blade with carbon fiber and titanium handles.
- AXIS locking mechanism
- Modified reverse tanto blade
- CPM-M4 blade steel with clear Cerakote (60-62HRC)
- Carbon fiber and anodized titanium handle with natural titanium backspacer, TiCN silver coated hardwear and a reversible tip-up pocket clip
- Blade Length: 3.40″
- Blade Thickness: 0.115″
- Open: 7.87″
- Closed: 4.47″
- Weight: 3.41 oz
- Handle Thickness: 0.41″
From the Black Class is the 916 Triage. This Dynamic triple utility tool includes a knife a safety hook and a glass breaker.
- AXIS locking mechanism
- Opposing bevel blade style
- Ambidextrous thumb-studs
- N680 highly corrosion resistant blade steel (57-59HRC)
- 440C hook-shaped safety cutter (58-60HRC)
- Textured G10 handles (available in black or safety orange) with full stainless steel liners and a reversible deep- carry pocket tip- up pocket clip
- Carbide glass breaker
- Blade Length: 3.50″
- Hook Length: 2.00″
- Blade Thickness: 0.130″
- Open: 8.20″
- Closed: 4.70″
- Weight: 5.10 oz
- Handle Thickness: 0.53″
From the Bone Collector Series, the 15020-2. The Bone Collector line celebrates the culture of the hunter; the brotherhood of sportsmen who have true passion for the hunt, the land , and the lifestyle.
- AXIS Folding Knives
- Blade Length: 3.36″
- Blade Thickness: 0.125″
- Open: 8.20″
- Closed: 4.84″
- Weight: 5.59 oz
- Handle Thickness: 0.735″