Built for paramedics, police, firemen, and other first responders in mind, the Benchmade Triage features all of the things that are essential for people in these roles. It’s built with some of the highest quality materials on the market to meet any challenge. The BenchmadeTriage is certainly the knife to have around in an emergency.
One thing essential to a good first responder’s knife is the grade of steel it uses. When it comes to quality steel, the Benchmade Triage certainly doesn’t leave you disappointed. The Triage features a 3 1/2″ sheepsfoot blade made from resilient N680 stainless steel. This steel holds a long-lasting edge and is highly resistant to moisture. N680 is perfect for anyone around boats (water police, coast guard, etc.) because its high resistance to salt water.
The sheepsfoot blade can do it all, but Benchmade wanted more function out of the Triage. With that in mind, they went on to add a strap-cutter and glass breaker to the handle. The strap-cutter opens from a thumb stud- just like the main blade. This gives you a quick way to cut clothing or seat belts without over-cutting and possibly injuring someone. The overall design was well executed and is certainly worth its weight in gold in times of crisis.
The handle of the Triage is made from G-10. This particular handle is molded with an opaque texture to assist with grip. G-10 is mostly praised for its lightweight and inert impact resistance. The handle features a nice finger guard and holes to reverse the pocket clip. It’s so well-designed that you don’t feel the axis lock or sets of thumb studs while carrying it.
The last benefit of owning the Benchmade Triage is the Lifesharp warranty. Benchmade prides themselves on continued service of their knives, so if you ever need it sharpened, just send it to them and they will service it at no cost. Benchmade has one of the best repair warranties on the market so it’s worth reading up on when you purchase your new knife.
The Benchmade Triage Details
- N680 Stainless steel
- Axis lock
- G-10 handle
- Sheepsfoot blade, Strap cutter, Glass breaker
- 3 1/2″ main blade
- 5″ closed
- Made in the U.S.A.
Overall, the Benchmade Triage is a great knife for anyone in emergency services. It has all of the features that are essential for a first response knife. The Benchmade Triage can be purchased with orange or black handles, but both models are $165.75. We found this knife at Smoky Mountain Knife Works (smkw.com). If you’re in the market for this style of knife, do yourself a favor and click the button below to check it out.
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