An eight-inch chef knife from a company that spent forty years making folding knives. It sounds like a stretch until you handle one — the fit and finish is exactly what you would expect from the people who build the 940. The blade is CPM-154 stainless with SelectEdge, a 14-degree-per-side grind against the 20 degrees most kitchen knives ship at. On an 8" blade that difference is obvious immediately: it drops through an onion rather than wedging it apart. CPM-154 is deliberately not one of the super steels. It is softer, which means it will need a steel more often than an S90V blade would — and it also means you can bring it back in seconds instead of grinding for twenty minutes. On a knife that meets a cutting board daily, that is the right trade. Maple Valley Richlite handle with a black G10 bolster. Compressed paper and resin — wood's look, polymer's indifference to water. It will not split or work loose. 8.04" blade, 7.37 ounces, full tang, gold pivot rings. Care: hand wash and dry. Never the dishwasher. Specifications Model 4025-02 Mechanism Fixed Blade, full tang Blade Steel CPM-154 Stainless (58-61 HRC) Blade Style Drop-Point with SelectEdge Blade Length 8.04" Blade Thickness 0.114" Handle Material Maple Valley Richlite with black G10 bolster Handle Thickness 0.61" Overall Length 13.02" Weight 7.37 oz Extras Gold pivot rings Made In Oregon City, Oregon, USA Backed for Life Every Benchmade carries a limited lifetime warranty and free LifeSharp service — send it in dull and dirty, get it back razor sharp, for as long as you own it. Ed's Fly Shop is a Benchmade Pro Dealer, so your warranty is valid and we can help you get it handled. Come handle one at 432 E Main St in downtown Montrose, or order online.
