Benchmade – Steep Country 15008 Knife, Drop-Point, Orange Handle
October 6, 2018 - Comment
This knife was designed to hit the dead-middle of hunter preferences for shape and feel of hunting knives and the materials used exceed the performance expectations. Intended for Hunting use, our Steep Country models have a lanyard hole and come with a black, molded Kydex sheath that offers multiple carry positions. Specifications: Designer: Benchmade | Mechanism: Fixed | Action: Fixed Blade | Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC) | Blade Length: 3.50″ (8.89cm) | Blade Thickness: 0.140″ (3.56mm) | Overall Length: 7.65″ (19.43cm) | Handle Thickness: 0.62″ (15.75mm) | Weight: 3.71oz. (105.18g).
Product Features
- HIGH-QUALITY: The CPM-S30V stainless steel blade is extremely well-balanced, offering superb edge qualities and rust resistance. The Santoprene handle offers excellent flexibility with high strength and resistance, making it perfect for tough jobs.
- WELL-DESIGNED: The Steep Country is a fixed blade, full tang knife, providing greater strength and reliability than a folding knife. The simplicity of the knife also makes it easy to clean.
- ALWAYS READY: The 15008 is the perfect size for a hunting knife. The molded Kydex sheath is durable and offers multiple carrying positions.
- MADE FOR HUNTING: The Steep Country 15008’s drop-point blade is well-balanced and versatile, making it ideal for hunting purposes.
- GUARANTEED FOR LIFE: Benchmade’s limited Lifetime Warranty and LifeSharp Service keep your knife in the best condition. If your knife needs repair or sharpening, Benchmade will take care of it. Available for knives purchased from an authorized dealer.
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Very high quality with two small ergonomic issues. Very high quality. My hands are a little on the large side and the handle isn’t quite big enough to fit comfortably in my hand. Also, the small metal ridges on the back might poke into your hand. Overall not a big deal, though, and I use it regularly.
Typical Benchmade quality and sharpness. I purchased this version … Typical Benchmade quality and sharpness. I purchased this version with synthetic scales and sheath for wet environments.I do have a couple of minor complaints, neither warranting deduction of a star.- The thin handle and spines might become uncomfortable after extended use.- The kydex sheath provides no retention by itself and the snap retention can be hard to engage.
Beautifully made blade, perfect size for general hunting use. I switched from my 35-year-old Buck to this Benchmade in order to have a grippier handle for cleaning deer. Okay, I probably really just wanted a new knife, and used the handle as an excuse to buy one, but it’s a great little knife, very well made, and indeed did not slip while I was poking around a deer this fall. The small blade is all you need for that kind of job, and keeps the knife maneuverable while working. Perfect for my intended use.Some reviewers have complained about the…