Benchmade Reveals Two New Folders

Last week on social media, Benchmade announced two new folders: the 756 mPR (micro pocket rocket) and the 486 Saibu.

Introducing the latest Benchmade/Nakamura collaboration, the 486 Saibu! #mybenchmade #staylifesharp #nakamura

— Benchmade Knife Co. (@BenchmadeKnives) May 18, 2018

Introducing the latest Benchmade/Nakamura collaboration, the 486 Saibu! #mybenchmade #staylifesharp #nakamura

— Benchmade Knife Co. (@BenchmadeKnives) May 18, 2018

That was followed by a live video featuring the newbies:

The knives will be available for your inspection at the Benchmade booth (#8) at BLADE Show 2018. If you can’t make the show, here are the specs.

Benchmade 756 mPR

• Overall Length: 4.83″
• Blade Length: 1.87″
• Blade Thickness :0.12″
• Blade Material: CPM-20CV
• Weight: 3.52 oz.
• Hardness: 59-61 RC
• Blade Style: Drop Point
• Blade Grind: Flat
• Finish: Satin
• Edge Type: Plain
• Handle Length: 2.84″
• Handle Thickness: 0.45″
• Handle Material: Titanium
• Opener: Flipper
• Lock Type: Frame Lock
• Designer: Shane Sibert
• MSRP: $400

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Benchmade 486 Saibu

• Overall Length: 6.79″
• Blade Length: 2.98″
• Blade Thickness: 0.11″
• Blade Material: CPM-20CV
• Weight: 2.70 oz.
• Blade Style: Drop Point
• Blade Grind: Flat
• Finish: Satin
• Edge Type: Plain
• Handle Length: 3.81″
• Handle Thickness: 0.48″
• Handle Material: G-10, Wood
• Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
• Opener: Thumb Stud
• Lock Type: AXIS®
• Designer: Seiichi Nakamura
• MSRP: $250

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CRKT.com-Exclusive Woods Chogan T-Hawk

Designer Ryan Johnson’s latest tomahawk, a new spin on the Woods Chogan T-Hawk released in 2014, will only be available through CRKT.com. This new version sports a “black magnesium phosphate coating on the head for corrosion resistance and an aesthetically cool firewood-burned handle,” per CRKT.

• Blade Length: 3.500″ (88.9 mm)
• Blade Steel 1055 Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 50-55 HRC
• Finish: Magnesium Phosphate Coating
• Blade Thickness: 0.52″ (13.21 mm)
• Weight: 1 lbs. 15.9 oz.
• Handle: Tennessee Hickory
• Overall Length: 19.13″ (485.9 mm)
• MSRP: $69.99

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Buck Marshmallow Roasting Sticks with Elk Antler Handles

Why not?

• OAL: 36″
• Handle: Elk Antler
• Steel: 304SS Food Grade Steel Rod
• MSRP: $25 for pair

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Zero Tolerance 0095TS Earns Its Stripes

Zero Tolerance’s new 0095TS offers a step up from its 0095 with premium steel and tactical aesthetics. The “TS” in the model name comes from the tiger stripes design on the blade.

• Blade Length: 3.6 in. (9.8 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.121 in. (0.307 cm)
• Closed Length: 4.9 in. (12.4 cm)
• Overall Length: 8.4 in. (21.3 cm)
• Blade Steel: S90V, Tungsten DLC coating, tiger stripe
• Opener: Flipper, KVT ball-bearing opening system
• Lock: Titanium frame lock, hardened steel lockbar insert
• Clip: Reversible
• Handle: Titanium, DLC coating
• Weight: 5.3 oz. (150.3 g)
• MSRP: $300

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