TheBenchmade 15017 HUNT is a compact hunting knife for skinning and field work, featuring a wide blade made of CPM-S30V powder steel, a stabilized wood handle and a sheath made of natural leather.
Rugged construction
TheBenchmade 15017 HUNT is a handy fixed (fixed-head knife) with full tang construction.
Knives made from a single piece of steel (full tang) are resistant to damage and breakage, which is why they are commonly used for heavier use by hunters, survival and bushcraft enthusiasts and soldiers.
Premium steel
Theknife has a 71mm long fixed blade, made of American CPM-S30V stainless steel.
Crucible Industries' S30V powder steel is hardened to an optimal hardness of 58-60 HRC, so it maintains a high sharpness for a long time, has adequate mechanical strength, and is also resistant to corrosion.
Due to its high vanadium carbide content, the steel is distinguished by its high impact and wear resistance, as well as its excellent cutting properties. Therefore, due to the high hardening and the nature of CPM-S30V steel, we recommend using diamond whetstones for sharpening.
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 blade has a satin finish (polishing technique), which nullifies glare and enhances the utilitarian style of the knife.
A blade for the hunter
Thewide 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.
Cross-milling has been made on the back and front of the spine 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 larger size of the blade and the 3mm thick blade, make the Benchmade 15017 HUNT also suitable for other outdoor uses such as bushcraft and survival.
Classic grip
The element responsible for the knife's comfort is, of course, its handle.
Theknife has stylish facings made of stabilized wood attached to the bolt.
Stabilized wood is soaked in resin during processing, which provides better stability of the material, high hardness, resistance to water, changes in humidity and temperature, as well as to many solvents and acids.
The handle has a beautiful brown and black grain, which perfectly emphasizes the hunting character of the knife.
A stable grip on the knife is guaranteed by the profiled shape of the handle and the 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.
Leather sheath
A sheath made of natural leather and closed with a metal fastener is used to carry the knife safely at the belt.
