He joined GearJunkie after a 10-year stint as a newspaperman in the Caribbean, where he learned sailing and wooden-boat repair. Mokume Bolster, Burgundy/Black Linen Micarta, © 2019 Benchmade, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SHOP. Your IP: 188.166.179.135 David C. Andersen - August 5, 2020. These two hard-working knives followed in the footsteps of the Griptilian family, aiming to deliver rugged, reliable performance at a reasonable price point. Check out the video below for a little more on that technology. The new HUNT collection is available now. But the brand contends that this is “not a fresh coat of paint slapped on an old model.” The ergonomics and in-hand design have been updated for each, along with the sheath systems. You can check out the full list here, but we’ve listed some of the most noteworthy blades that are leaving the Benchmade lineup next year. These names will be familiar if you’ve flipped through the Benchmade catalog. But it can be tough to cut through the competition with lots of strong brands. It’s the same knife, but with a gut hook on the spine. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The Hidden Canyon Hunter also comes in the 15017-1 version, with the upgraded steel, handle material, and SelectEdge for $195. Page 2 | Get to know Benchmade's new knives and product releases for the 2020 official catalog. The changes hit Hunt Class knives in the Saddle Mountain Skinner, Steep Country, and Hidden Canyon families. Troy Hellman takes us through the thought process and motivation behind the improvements to these capable hunting and camping knives. For one man who openly defies them, justice is now served — he's been banned from public lands. STAY SAFE AND CONTACT US. By signing up, you agree to receive emails from GearJunkie and Aparso. The Best New Knives and EDC of September 2020 Benchmade announced a new custom option for a famous folder, Leatherman made a limited-edition multi-tool, VSSL revealed an EDC-worthy coffee grinder and more. See our Privacy Policy for more details. Based in GearJunkie's Denver office, McCoy is an avid trail runner, camper, hunter, angler, mountain biker, skier, and beer tester. Sharing in-depth conversations between the world's adventurers, athletes, and outdoorspeople, The GearJunkie Podcast is your inside look into the outdoors industry. Another way to prevent getting this page in the future is to use Privacy Pass. WE ARE WORKING HARD, BUT UNFORTUNATELY SOME SHIPMENTS MAY BE DELAYED. Its bamboo-inspired frame was paired with a CPM-20CV blade to create an EDC as high performance as it was classy. This Infidel expansion brought Benchmade’s enduring OTF into the fixed knife genre, translating the double-edged dagger blade into a bigger profile, suited to an expanded range of tasks. Benchmade Brings New Blade to the (Kitchen) Table November 3, 2020. This model's handles are milled titanium, while … Sign up here to find out which Benchmade knives are fresh off the bench. Our Survival knives are built to be anything but fragile. NordicTrack wants to give you $7,500 toward your Adventure Resolution. GearJunkie hits the road to get out of office for a new content series with Go RVing. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Check them out at Benchmade’s website, or place a preorder (or order last year’s models at a discount) at BladeHQ today. Benchmade makes a few of the best hunting knives on the market. These “-1” model variants are premium versions with S90V blade steel, a Richlite/G10 handle, and the new SelectEdge technology. The 15002 Saddle Mountain Skinner ($153) is a premium hunt fixed-blade designed for big-game hunters around the globe. Support us! Stay on point with the latest products, offers and more! Here’s what hunters can expect from a new Benchmade hunting knife in 2020. 15017-1 HIDDEN … WE ARE WORKING HARD, BUT UNFORTUNATELY SOME SHIPMENTS MAY BE DELAYED. Benchmade just gave its line of fixed-blade hunting knives a facelift. Benchmade is the latest company to get on the kitchen cutlery bandwagon, with the release of the 4001 Table Knife. Toggle Nav. See our Privacy Policy for more details. You can also upgrade to the 15002-1 Saddle Mountain Skinner, which has the premium S90V steel and SelectEdge, for $213. But the big changes come in new “-1” model variants. You may need to download version 2.0 now from the Chrome Web Store. The new 15017 Hidden Canyon Hunter ($136) is a small-framed fixed blade for precision cutting tasks. And for those who want a blade with a gut hook, the brand also offers the 15004 Saddle Mountain Skinner ($162). Join knife companies and subscribe to the KnifeNews email. Learn how to live, work, and play — and stay connected! • Benchmade’s Outdoor knives fit comfortably within your adventurous lifestyle. Benchmade has been producing it for 20 years, which is why the brand decided to commemorate the folding pocket knife with a limited edition of the design made with top-tier ingredients. Despite its compact profile, this knife provides ample real estate throughout the handle and cutting edge. From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. The ATAC, designed by legendary custom maker J.A. Performance & security by Cloudflare, Please complete the security check to access. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Maybe their most notable feature was the handle, which was comprised of hard Grivory and softer Versaflex portions. Until it released, they hadn’t been playing much in the $300+ production knife arena (outside of Gold Class models). It can be found in a range of applications from countertops (due to its antimicrobial characteristics for food prep) to architectural exterior cladding.