New Benchmade 158 CSK

[MITCH RAPP]

Just got my Benchmade 2010 catalog in the mail. Love this new Fixed Blade made out of 1095 Carbon Steel.


MODEL 158CSK

Combat/survival clip-point blade

Black powder coated 1095 carbon steel blade (57-60HRC)

Black Santoprene® handle

Includes multi-function black leather sheath

Blade Length: 6.00"

Blade Thickness: 0.180"

Handle Thickness: 0.880"

Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel

Blade Hardness: 57-60HRC

Blade Style: Combat/Survival Clip-Point

Weight: 7.50oz.
Clip: No Clip; MOLLE® Sheath Malice Clip

Lock Mechanism: Fixed

Overall Length: 10.75"

Sheath Material: Multi-Function Black Leather Sheath, MOLLE® Compatible w/ Included Malice Clip; 6.50oz

Class: Black

[junebug]

nice!!! seen in a resent mag..i think????
is it made in usa?????
the last couple i have seen in shop/stores(local) are made in china!!!!

[gmusic]

That is serious looking blade!

[MITCH RAPP]

The CSK knife is made in the USA. Starting this year Benchmade has discontinued their "Red Class" line of knives. The Red Class line of knives were made in Taiwan and China. From now on Benchmade will only sell their Gold, Black and Blue Class line of knives made here in the USA!

[junebug]

wow!!! great ta hear
i recently ....well 3-4 months ago..... bought a knife and not knowing till i got home that it was made in china!!!!!! 10412s mini-pika
i was going to return....but i decided ta keep and put in my daily edc line-up ta test the steel (9Cr13CoMoV)so far .....
holds up pretty well....noticed lil tiny dots of rust on blade......sharpens easy/holds edge
will see?????????

josh