Benchmade's catalogue can seem overwhelming if you don't know it. There are hundreds of models, variants, steels and handle materials. This guide gives you an overview of the most important series and what they are designed for.
EDC series (Everyday Carry)
The Bugout family
The Bugout's trademark is an ultralight design with a Grivory handle and the AXIS lock. It is Benchmade's flagship EDC and the most popular EDC knife in the range. The Bugout (535) with an 84 mm blade for full everyday use, the Mini Bugout (533) with 64 mm for compact carry, and the Bugout Vapyr (534) with DLC-coated Elmax steel for premium enthusiasts.
The Griptilian family
Classic and robust. Noryl GTX handle and S30V steel. The Griptilian (550/551) is Benchmade's best-selling all-round knife and the Mini Griptilian (555HG) is the compact variant. Ideal for those who want a large, solid knife for daily use.
The Osborne family
An elegant design by Warren Osborne. Slim, precise and iconic. The Osborne (940) is available in S30V and S90V variants, and the Mini Osborne (945) offers the same elegant design in a compact format. The favourite of EDC enthusiasts who prioritise aesthetics.
Bailout
Benchmade's tactical folding knife with tungsten DLC-coated titanium liner handles and the AXIS lock. The Bailout (537) is designed for those who want something more robust and tactical than the Bugout, but still ultra-modern.
Freek, Narrows and Seven Ten
The Freek (560) is a large G10 knife with a heavy blade — an obvious choice for those who want a large, strong EDC folder. The Narrows (748) is for the truly style-conscious user, with premium materials. The Seven Ten (710FE) is a modern flagship design in a premium edition.
Hunting series
The Crooked River family
Benchmade's flagship among hunting folders. Dymondwood handle and S30V blade. The Crooked River (15080) is the standard model, and the Mini Crooked River (15085) is the compact variant. Ideal for the hunter who wants one folding knife for everything.
The Taggedout family
Designed for demanding hunting use. The Taggedout (15535/15536) and Mini Taggedout (15533) offer robust blades for those who mainly hunt deer and in woodland.
Fixed blades for hunting
The Saddle Mountain Skinner (15002) for skinning, the Hidden Canyon Hunter (15017) as a compact fixed blade, the Steep Country (15006) for ultralight hiking hunts, the North Fork (15032) for classic hunting, and the Meatcrafter (15500) for meat processing.
The fishing series
The Fishcrafter (18010) is the versatile fishing knife. The Adira (18060) and Mini Adira (18065) are available with and without a bait tool. The H2O (112) is a fixed blade designed specifically for marine and sea-fishing environments.
Tactical models
The SOCP Dagger series (173/176/177) is designed for professional defensive use. The Bailout (537) also partly belongs in the tactical category.
Rescue knives
The Strap Cutter (7 BLKW / 8 BLKW) and the SOCP Rescue Tool (179GRY) are designed for rescue workers, firefighters and other professionals who need to cut quickly and effectively under pressure.
With this overview it should be much easier to navigate Benchmade's range and find the model that suits your needs. Visit Handelshuset Aulum and see the full range.
