Traditional shape. Modern technology. Zero compromise. The Benchmade 15080-2 Crooked River is the folding hunting knife that pushes the preconceived notions of what a hunting knife should be — combining the classic proportions and timeless aesthetics of a traditional hunting folder with the premium materials, precision engineering, and legendary AXIS Lock mechanism that have made Benchmade the benchmark in American knife making.

The Crooked River was built for hunters who want a full-size, serious folding blade that handles every task in the field without a second thought. At 9.30" open and 5.33" closed, this is a substantial, confidence-inspiring knife — large enough to take on demanding field dressing and camp tasks, but still pocketable when you need it out of the way. The 4.00" clip-point blade is crafted from CPM-S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC) with a satin finish — delivering outstanding edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance that holds up through seasons of hard hunting use. The clip-point geometry combines a strong, precise tip with a sweeping belly that excels at skinning, caping, and field dressing tasks from small game to big game. A jimped spine and dual ambidextrous thumb studs provide a secure grip and smooth one-handed deployment in the field.

The stabilized wood handle scales with anodized aluminum bolsters are the defining feature of the 15080-2 — warm, beautiful, and genuinely unique. Each set of stabilized wood scales features its own natural grain pattern and color variation, making every Crooked River a one-of-a-kind piece. The aluminum bolsters add structural reinforcement and a refined aesthetic that elevates this knife above standard production hunting folders. The AXIS Lock mechanism provides the smooth, reliable one-handed operation and rock-solid lockup that Benchmade is famous for, with a split-arrow reversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right-hand carry. A lanyard hole rounds out a thoughtfully designed package. Proudly made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime sharpening service.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 4.00" (10.16 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.124" (3.15 mm)
• Open Length: 9.30" (23.62 cm)
• Closed Length: 5.33" (13.54 cm)
• Handle Thickness: 0.60" (15.24 mm)
• Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60 HRC)
• Blade Style: Clip Point
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Handle Material: Stabilized Wood Scales with Anodized Aluminum Bolsters
• Liners: Stainless Steel
• Locking Mechanism: AXIS Lock
• Opener: Dual Thumb Studs, Ambidextrous
• Pocket Clip: Split Arrow, Reversible, Tip-Up
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• Weight: 5.41 oz (153.37 g)
• UPC: 610953147952
• Made in the USA

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