Auto-Benchmite Plain Edge Blade Built off of the Model 310 design and its Levitator locking mechanism, the 3100 employs the same mechanism and adds a little \"spring\" to the action. The result is a very functional little knife that not only comes in handy, but makes for a great conversation piece with friends, too.
The handle scales are polished stainless steel for a classic styling. A slight but firm squeeze on the outside scale \"levitates\" or raises the locking pin so the blade can open. Closing the knife is done simply by pressing on the scale and closing the blade into the skeletonized handles. The unique design of the scales exemplifies Benchmades commitment to form following function.
At a mere 1 ounce, the BENCHMITE will hardly be noticed in the pocket but when it comes time to cut with it, the Model 3100 will outperform knives of bigger size and weight due to it\'s thinness of edge and geometry of the blade itself.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
1.95 in.
Blade Shape:
Clip Point
Blade Steel:
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle Material:
Stainless Steel Scales
Knife Type:
Folding
Length Closed:
2.84 in.
Length Overall:
4.75 in.
Weight:
1.2 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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