Here\'s a \"smooth\" new Allen Elishewitz design coupled with Benchmade\'s exclusive AXIS™ lock for the ultimate in smo-o-oth.
The Ares handle scales are machined of Black G-10 composite with a dimensional contour styling for added \"gripability\" and dress. A subtle \"peaked\" finger groove along the handle bottom does well to position the knife in the palm and the recessed finger-treads offer ideal blade control. Double liners are made of 410 stainless steel and they are uniquely skeletonized to lighten the load.
The Ares\' blade shape features a long radiused point/curve with plenty of flat edge which offers a generous cutting surface. Dual thumb-studs for ambidextrous opening coupled with the AXIS™ lock make for easy single-handed function. A steel carry-clip is movable to either handle side and a lanyard hole is added for extra security if desired.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
3.6 in.
Blade Shape:
Spear-Point
Blade Steel:
154CM
Clip:
Black, Reversible, Tip-Up
Handle Material:
Black G10 Handle Scales
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
4.7 in.
Length Overall:
8.2 in.
Weight:
4.4 oz.
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About Benchmade
Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. set-up shop in Clackamas, Oregon in 1990 (originally founded in California in 1988). The initial knives primarily consisted of the Bali-Song knives, using a combination of outside vendors and inside processing to build finished products. And like most companies, starting out meant scarce money and big plans, using second hand equipment and limited resources.
Soon, a natural born fortitude and an undying passion to make it right and make it Benchmade, prospered into significant growth. As the product line grew so did the in-house capabilities. Benchmade began to acquire new machines and technologies including the first of several lasers, making Benchmade the first knife manufacturer to have such equipment in-house. Open minds and positive attitudes would lead to several more industry firsts over the course of the next several years.
This was only the beginning of Benchmade's breaking of new ground in the manufactured knife markets by using non-traditional materials and modern manufacturing methods in not only building knives better but, inevitably building better knives. The Designer Series was first introduced in 1991 with several custom designs being manufactured. By tapping into the custom knife makers' knowledge and combining it with our manufacturing expertise we were more readily able to offer more contemporary knife designs and innovations to the knife users.
Consecutive years of aggressive growth led to the next logical step in 1996 when Benchmade moved into its own 35,000 sq. ft. facility. A contemporary styled building complete with all of the modern equipment and amenities necessary to manufacture what has become recognized as a higher standard of specialty cutlery.
Today, Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. manufactures knives for a loyal and ever growing following of knife users. As Benchmade moves into the 21st century they are poised for even more exciting opportunities, innovations and ongoing total world-class quality. Benchmade employs a simple philosophy- "Make it cool, make it solid, make it happen and definitely make it Benchmade."
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