The knife is encased in a brushed full-grain buckskin leather sheath with retention strap.
The green G10 handles have a smooth finish for easy handling. Ideal for planned (or unplanned) adventures, the spine of the blade can be used to produce a spark and ignite fire. The 162 Bushcrafter™, new for 2013, is a versatile, no-nonsense survivalist knife with a premium S30V stainless steel hand blended blade designed for any and all outdoor use including camping, fishing, cooking and building shelters. and in Japan that have a specific commitment to Benchmade to create original knife designs. Lastly, Benchmade separates itself from the competition with its use of 15 designers in the U.S. AXIS® is available in three configurations: manual, assist lock and automatic and has a one hundred percent ambidextrous design, a strong draw for left handed users. The patented, ambidextrous AXIS® locking mechanism has set the industry standard and continues to lead the category in strength and functionality. “Regardless of whether users are camping, hiking or trail running, these particular tools are lightweight and consumer friendly with great care given to specific outdoor functionality.”īenchmade was one of the first in the industry to provide consumers with the option to customize their products with their laser marking and Custom Griptilian programs. “While we have been serving outdoor consumers since our founding, for 2013, we developed a product line that more specifically addresses the needs of the outdoor customer,” said David Fee, vice president of sales and marketing.
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As a salute to their custom knife heritage, Benchmade is providing free custom laser marking to all booth visitors during the show. Industry leading materials, mechanisms, and manufacturing giving consumers best- in- class options. In addition to the 162 Bushcrafter™, 551 Griptilian™ and the 530 Pardue ultra Light, Benchmade will showcase its proprietary AXIS® locking mechanism that has been part of its rich history of more than two decades. (July 31, 2013) – Benchmade (a leading USA manufacturer in world class sports cutlery and edged tools, will refocus its commitment to the outdoor consumer at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013 with a line of knives specifically engineered for outdoor functionality.
Heritage Brand Combines Proprietary Technology and Best-in-Class Mechanisms Kristen Bujold, IN USA” BENCHMADE KNIVES TARGETS OUTDOOR CONSUMER WITH TAILORED FUNCTIONALITY AT OUTDOOR RETAILER SUMMER MARKET 2013 Values go up to $1,000 and more depending upon collectability and condition.Get access to everything we publish when you Research information can be found in the 14 th edition of the Official Price Guide to Collector Knives, C. If you have specific questions, you may call me at. I’ve posted this knife well below value to give the market for collectors to find its place. Gerber and Benchmark have a solid reputation of producing a quality knife which this piece reflects. This piece is very well made and includes coca bola in a body of stainless steel, all connected with screws (not rivets). Later production which was discontinued in 1990 occurred after patent was in place. JML REVIEW – This piece is marked “Benchmark Patent Pending”, a rare time period at the beginning of Gerber ownership and distribution of Benchmark knives. Large for a pocket knife, but perfect for carry in a pair of jeans walking in the woods, backyard, or just walking around outdoors. This particular piece, the Diamondback, is numbered 00936, a part of the “patent pending” period early on in Rolox history. Diamondback Benchmark Rolox Pocket Knife: Gerber marketed and sold their wares in jewelry stores which places this knife during the distribution and ownership of Gerber, most likely in the early to mid 80’s. I acquired this really very unique pocket knife at Moshers, a jewelry store in Port Huron, Michigan. Research data isn’t clear, but “Blackie” Collins was a prominent figure in the years when the Rolox design was introduced.
A variety of well known knife designers from Walter (“Blackie”) Collins to Al Mar were associated with Gerber during the era of Benchmark knives.
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