Benchmade 15002: Saddle Mountain Skinner

Looking for a hunting knife made specifically for handling big game in demanding conditions? The Benchmade 15002 Saddle Mountain Skinner is part of Benchmade's Hunt series. The knife is the result of intensive development work and feedback from professional hunters around the world. With optimised ergonomics, a considered blade profile and real durability, this fixed blade is a good companion on the hunt.

CPM-S30V steel and optimised cutting control

When you are field dressing or skinning game, the knife's control and sharpness are crucial:

• Premium CPM-S30V steel (58-60 HRC): The blade is made of the well-regarded CPM-S30V knife steel, developed specifically to give a strong balance between long edge retention, toughness and high corrosion resistance. This means the knife stays sharp throughout the work on the animal, without you having to stop and sharpen.

• Specialised drop-point spine: The 106.7 mm blade has a pronounced belly that makes it very good for skinning. Along the top of the blade are strategically placed jimpings (grooved thumb rests), which give your thumb a firm grip and maximum precision as you guide the knife.

Stabilised Dymondwood® handle

Unlike traditional wood, which can absorb moisture, crack or loosen in changeable weather, the handle of the Saddle Mountain Skinner is made of stabilised Dymondwood®:

• Resistant to the elements: The wood is saturated with special resin under high pressure. It keeps the natural beauty, warmth and look of real wood, but has the impermeable strength of a polymer against water, blood and dirt.

• Ergonomic full-tang construction: The blade runs all the way through the handle, giving the knife a very strong construction and good balance in the hand.

The knife comes with an updated, hard-wearing sheath that protects the blade and secures the knife during transport in the forest. It is Made in USA and backed by Benchmade's high quality standards, making it a lifetime investment for the quality-conscious hunter.

Specifications:

• Brand: Benchmade (Made in USA)

• Model: 15002 Saddle Mountain Skinner

• Series: Benchmade HUNT

• Use: Hunting (particularly suited to big game and skinning)

• Knife type: Fixed blade (full tang)

• Blade material: CPM-S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)

• Blade profile: Drop-point with optimised skinning belly

• Handle material: Stabilised Dymondwood® (wood finish)

• Blade length: 106.7 mm

• Blade thickness: 3.048 mm

• Overall length: 221 mm

• Weight: 121.9 g