Older " Bali-Song" marked Benchmade Auto
Older " Bali-Song" marked Benchmade Auto
Does anyone have an idea as to when this was made? What production model is it? It seems to be a fairly early production model.
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They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
Re: Older " Bali-Song" marked Benchmade Auto
If I'm not mistaken, it is a Benchmade "Mel Pardue" designed by Mel Pardue and made in the 1990s, I bought one when they first came out but don't remember the year.
Re: Older " Bali-Song" marked Benchmade Auto
You are correct. The 1990s was a great time for Benchmade. I would like to have a copy of that knife. The blade was made from ATS-34 and Mel Pardue's interpretation of the perfect large "pocket auto" was spot on.
I wish that they would make them once again.
The Benchmade Knife 3000 Automatic Folder Mel Pardue Satin Plain Edge. The 3000 automatic is a discontinued model designed by Mel Pardue. Side opening, coil spring. Satin finish standard edge blade ATS-34, Stainless steel clip
Overall Length:9.10"
Blade Length:3.75"
Blade Thickness:0.95"
Blade Material:ATS-34
Hardness:58-60 RC
Blade Style:Clip Point
Blade Grind:Flat
Finish:Satin
Edge Type:Plain
Handle Length:5.25"
Handle Thickness:0.479"
Handle Material:Aluminum
Color:Black
Weight:3.4 oz.
Model: 3000
Re: Older " Bali-Song" marked Benchmade Auto
So it is a model 3000, Thanks Captain! I bought several Benchmades back in the 90's. Going through old boxes of stuff and I just found an early 90's Benchmade box with my name on it. It was from a group order from where I worked and much to my chagrin... no knife inside...
Please visit my AAPK store: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... er_id=2383
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
Re: Older " Bali-Song" marked Benchmade Auto
DAYUM! Well... $#it, oh dear!GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:15 pmSo it is a model 3000, Thanks Captain! I bought several Benchmades back in the 90's. Going through old boxes of stuff and I just found an early 90's Benchmade box with my name on it. It was from a group order from where I worked and much to my chagrin... no knife inside...