We talked about the first three knives of the Benchmade 2019 lineup. Here are the next three knives on our list of exciting new releases. This includes, but is not limited to, two Limited Editions.
First up is the SHOT Show exclusive Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact. This might be one our favorite looks out of the new lineup. The Smoke Gray PVD coated CPM-S30V Spear Point is accented by an anodized red thumb stud. The great looking grey twill G-10 handles have a traditional carbon fiber look. Red barrel spacers and bright silver liners not only pull everything together, they give this knife an overall fantastic look. Production on this knife is limited to only 1,000 pieces so make sure you get yours before they’re gone.
Benchmade 417GY-1901 Fact Details
- CPM-S30V, Smoky Gray PVD Coated
- 3.95” Spear Point
- G-10 Handles
- AXIS Lock
- Thumb Studs
- Ambidextrous Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- 2.93 Ounces
- 4.77” Closed
- 8.7” Overall
- Made in the USA
The knives in the new 980 Turret series are tough, tactical folders designed to take a beating. Featuring a 3.7” S30V drop point, this knife is available with either a satin finished plain edge or a partially serrated edge with a black Cerakote finish. The OD Green handles made from rugged G-10 house an ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip. The blade opens with either ambidextrous thumb studs or Benchmade’s AXIS lock.
Benchmade 980 Turret Details
- CPM-S30V
- 3.47” Drop Point
- Satin Finished, Plain Edge
- Cerakote Finished, Partially Serrated Edge
- G-10 Handles
- AXIS Lock
- Thumb Studs
- Ambidextrous Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- 5.81 Ounces
- 4.9” Closed
- 8.6” Overall
- Made in the USA
There’s a new Gold Class in the Benchmade 2019 lineup and it’s a Bugout. The Bugout is one of their most popular knives and we expect the Gold Class 535-191 will be beloved by those that snag one before they’re gone.
It has a 3.24” Munin pattern Damasteel drop point. The ghost carbon fiber handles have blue C-Tek inserts, smoked gray PVD coated liners, a deep carry tip-up pocket clip, and hardware. Pulling everything together are blue anodized titanium thumb studs and barrel spacers. Finally, the opening and lock up is sure to be outstanding with Benchmade’s AXIS lock.
Benchmade 535-191 Bugout Gold Class Details
- Munin Pattern Damasteel
- 3.24” Drop Point
- Ghost Carbon Fiber Handles with C-Tek Inserts
- Blue Anodized Barrel Spacers
- AXIS Lock
- Titanium Thumb Studs
- Deep Carry Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- Lanyard Hole
- 2.1 Ounces
- 4.22” Closed
- 7.4” Overall
- Made in the USA
Whether you’re a knife user or a knife collector, any of the new knives in the 2019 Benchmade lineup make an excellent addition to any knife collection. To get these knives, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images are courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
