Our first Knife Of The Day for 2012 is the Benchmade Presidio. Sporting a 3.42-inch drop-point blade of 154CM stainless steel and an AXIS locking mechanism, the Presidio is a Mel Pardue design with a black anodized, machined 6061 T-6 aluminum handle, 420J stainless steel liners, and a reversible tip-up pocket clip. The handle features a multi-directional positive grip. Blade thickness: .125 inch. Weight: 5.62 ounces. Closed length: 4.87 inches. MSRP: $200.
For more information contact Benchmade, attn: Alicia Hunt, 300 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045 503-655-6004 www.benchmade.com.
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