TheBenchmade 15002-1 HUNT Saddle Mountain Skinner is a large hunting knife for skinning and field work, featuring a massive S90V steel blade, Richlite natural laminate handle and thermoplastic Boltaron sheath.
Benchmade 15002-1 HUNT Saddle Mountain Skinner - a versatile hunting knife
Benchmade 15002-1 HUNT Saddle Mountain Skinner is a large fixed blade knife with a full tang construction. Knives made from a single piece of steel (full tang) are resistant to damage and breakage, so they are commonly used for heavier by hunters, survival and bushcraft enthusiasts and soldiers.
Benchmade Saddle Mountain Skinner - premium hunting knife
The knife has a 107 mm long fixed blade, made of elite CPM-S90V stainless steel, which is hardened to a hardness of 59-61 HRC. CPM-S90V is a luxury stainless steel with a very high vanadium and carbon content, which make the blade stay sharp for a long time, highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion. When choosing a hard steel knife, get a diamond sharpener, as sharpening with a standard ceramic whetstone can be very labor-intensive and inefficient.
The wide, flat-ground blade has a distinctly rounded belly, which, combined with the utilitarian drop point profile, provides excellent cutting performance and high resistance to damage The back and front of the blade have been cross-milled to create a stable point of support for the fingers. This simple convenience allows the knife to be handled comfortably and accurately, which is crucial for a hunter when gutting game. The blade has a satin finish (polished) giving the knife a classic style.
The larger size of the blade and the 3mm thick blade, make the Benchmade 15002-1 HUNT Saddle Mountain Skinner also suitable for other outdoor uses such as bushcraft and survival.
The element that is responsible for the comfort of using the knife is, of course, its handle.The knife has stylish Richlite laminate facings attached to the bolt with screws. Richlite is a durable laminate produced from recycled paper infused with resin and natural pulp.The handle has a beautiful brown and black grain, which contrasts strikingly with the orange insert of the G10 laminate .. Stable grip of the knife is guaranteed by profiled shape of the handle and scalloped ribbing of the dorsal part of the shank. In the back of the handle there is a hole intended for a thong or paracord .
For safe carrying of the knife there is a sheath made of Boltaron, a thermoplastic material highly resistant to damage, temperature and moisture.
The bright orange color scheme makes it easier to find a knife left among the grass or undergrowth and increases our visibility during a group hunt. The sheath is compatible with the Tek-Lok mount.
