MAKER:   Benchmade

PATTERN:   #400S Panther

LENGTH (Closed):   4-3/8”

HANDLES:   Dupont Zytel

BLADES:   Partially serrated drop point blade of  SG2 stainless steel.

TANG STAMPS:   No tang stamp but blade has Bali-Song butterfly etched on the blade. Pocket clip is stamped MADE IN USA. BENCHMADE/USA is molded into the handle.

CONDITION:   Excellent To near Mint

DAMAGE:   Staining of the blade and scratches on the pocket clip. No other defects noted.

BLADE WEAR:   Approx 5% blade wear, possibly less.

SNAP:    N/A – Knife is a modern liner lock with no backsprings.

MADE IN:   Clackamas, Oregon, USA

ADDITIONAL INFO:      There were a number of knives made in the #400 series in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Benchmade was still in their first location in Clackamas Oregon, several years from moving to their Oregon city location. I have a #405S that I bought in approximately 1990 (plus or minus a year or two), it has a partially serrated clip blade of ATS-34 steel. All the descriptions I could find on the #400S describe this deal as being SG2. It is a product of Japanese Powder Metallurgy made by the Takefu steel company. One article I read on SG2 said that many knife aficionados say that SG stands for Super Gold, and it is considered by many to be one of the finest cutlery steals. I believe Benchmade discontinued the 400 series of knives several years ago. Even the term as SG2 is now obsolete and G3Si1 has replaced it.

This is a great early Benchmade knife circa 1990 and would make a fine user knife or an excellent addition to a Benchmade collection.

*By Purchasing, The Buyer Confirms It Is Legal For Them Purchase And Own This Knife.

Free Shipping In Continental USA If Paid By Money Order, Just Ignore The Shipping Charge On The Invoice.

Item # 28135