Benchmade Steep Country Fixed Blade Knife

Description

Welcoming any challenge the field throws it’s way – big game or small, backcountry to base camp – the 15006-01 Steep Country was meticulously designed to hit the sweet spot of hunter preference. A versatile, tough-as-nails fixed-blade built to perform throughout any season on a variety of species and cuts, the Steep Country durable Santoprene handle provides generous grip in slippery conditions, including during inclement weather or field dressing with superb handle texture. Enhanced with multiple grip points including blade spine and handle jimping to make every last cut feel just as effortless and precise as the first, the 15006-01 Steep Country in a new Dark Olive colorway.

Made in USA

Meet The Steep Country

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Steep Country sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life

Blade Style

Drop-Point: Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade.

Blade Steel

CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC): First-of-it’s-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance and durability for a variety of applications.

Handle

Santoprene: A composite of vulcanized EPDM rubber and thermoplastic, this durable, molded material provides a sure grip in all conditions.

Opening Action

Fixed Blade: These knives do not fold and almost always come with a sheath to protect the edge.

How it’s Made

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled and finished with uncompromising precision. Mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in the state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

Uses

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition.

All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it

Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only and dry thoroughly

Remember, knives are cutting tools and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes

If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery

Handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. Recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed

Specifications

Open Length: 6.42″

Blade Length: 3.54″

Blade Thickness: 0.121″

Handle Thickness: 0.58″

Mechanism: Fixed Blade

Blade Style: Drop-Point

Blade Finish: Stonewash

Blade Color: Satin

Ambidextrous: Yes

Handle Material: Santoprene

Handle Color: Dark Olive

Lanyard Hole: Yes

Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)

Weight: 2.95 oz

LifeSharp Services

The LifeSharp service guarantees that Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife. The LifeSharp services includes cleaning, oiling, adjustments and re-sharpening.