Benchmade Steep Country Fixed Blade Knife

Welcoming any challenge the field throws it's way - big game or small, backcountry to base camp - the 15006-01 Steep Country was meticulously designed to hit the sweet spot of hunter preference. A versatile, tough-as-nails fixed-blade built to perform throughout any season on a variety of species and cuts, the Steep Country durable Santoprene handle provides generous grip in slippery conditions, including during inclement weather or field dressing with superb handle texture. Enhanced with multiple grip points including blade spine and handle jimping to make every last cut feel just as effortless and precise as the first, the 15006-01 Steep Country in a new Dark Olive colorway.

• Made in USA

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Steep Country sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life

Drop-Point: Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade.

CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC): First-of-it's-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance and durability for a variety of applications.

Santoprene: A composite of vulcanized EPDM rubber and thermoplastic, this durable, molded material provides a sure grip in all conditions.

Fixed Blade: These knives do not fold and almost always come with a sheath to protect the edge.

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled and finished with uncompromising precision. Mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in the state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition.

• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it's important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only and dry thoroughly
• Remember, knives are cutting tools and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery
• Handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. Recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed

• Open Length: 6.42"
• Blade Length: 3.54"
• Blade Thickness: 0.121"
• Handle Thickness: 0.58"
• Mechanism: Fixed Blade
• Blade Style: Drop-Point
• Blade Finish: Stonewash
• Blade Color: Satin
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Handle Material: Santoprene
• Handle Color: Dark Olive
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
• Weight: 2.95 oz

The LifeSharp service guarantees that Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife. The LifeSharp services includes cleaning, oiling, adjustments and re-sharpening.