Benchmade - 317 Weekender Folding Knife
Benchmade - 317-1 Weekender Folding Knife
Traditional folding knife, equipped with two blades, bottle opener and lip-joint locking mechanism.
Every two heads is not one :-)
The Benchmade 317-1 Weekender is for people looking for a classic folding knife that they can take into the woods, under a tent or on a camping trip. The knife has two blades of different sizes and a useful bottle opener. The satin-finished drop point and clip-point blades are made of the highly regarded CPM-S30V stainless steel. Powder steel S30V by Crucible Industries hardens to optimal hardness 58-60 HRC, therefore, it maintains high sharpness for a long time, has high mechanical strength, and is also resistant to corrosion. Thanks to its high vanadium carbide content, the steel is distinguished by its high impact strength, abrasion resistance and excellent cutting properties. The blades are finished using the traditional satin-finish technique.
Folds out like a traditional pocket knife
Unlike modern folders unfolding the blade on the Benchmade 317 Weekender requires the use of two hands. The classic way of unfolding the head with nail cutout refers to knives from the early 20th century. The knife also does not have the typical locking mechanism. The safety function is performed by a strong spring that locks the unfolded wedge (slip joint). Thanks to this design, the knife can be legally used in most EU countries.
The Benchmade 317-1 Weekender model features stylish G10 facings. The glass-epoxy laminate used is characterized by light weight, high mechanical strength, resistance to water, temperature change, and the action of many acids and solvents. Minimalist facings have a rough texture that improves the knife's grip. The rigidity and strength of the structure is provided by steel reinforcing inserts. Due to the traditional nature of the knife, it does not have a pocket clip.
Technical Data:
- Blade Profile: Clip Point,, Drop Point
- Hardness of steel [HRC] 58-60
- Slip-Joint blade lock type
- Folding knife type
- Stainless steel type - 154CM
Additional data
- Cladding material composite - G10
- Corrosion resistance medium
- Resistance to dulling good
- Type of grinding flat
- Application (purpose) EDC
Dimensions
- Total length [mm] 169
- Head length [mm] 72
- Length after folding [mm] 98
- Blade thickness [mm] 2.3
- Weight [g] 65
