Traditional bushcraft knives might not be the first thing you think of when you think of Benchmade, but the new Benchmade Puukko looks like an excellent knife. At a pre-order price of less than $125, we believe Benchmade just might prove as tough a competitor in the Puukko market as they are in the flipper market.
First, this knife has a 3.75” CPM-3V drop point with high flat grind. For those unfamiliar with CPM-3V steel, it is an incredibly tough steel that is highly resistant to chipping or breaking. Additionally, it’s meant to be one of the most wear resistant of all the steels in its class. The only arguable downside is that it is not a stainless steel, so you’ll have to take at least a little care of it.
The overmolded handle houses a full tang and is made of super comfortable, incredibly slip resistant Santoprene. It also has a lanyard hole.
Finally, this knife comes with a leather sheath with multiple carry options. You can go dangler carry or simple belt loop carry because the dangler comes off.
Benchmade Puukko Details
- CPM-3V Tool Steel
- 3.75” Drop Point
- Flat Grind
- Full Tang
- Santoprene Handle
- Lanyard Hole
- Leather Sheath, Dangle or Belt Carry
- 8.25” Overall
- Made in the USA
The Benchmade Puukko looks like an outstanding knife that would be a welcome addition to any gear. If you’re interested in this knife, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
