benchmade gold class : BM908161: 908-161 Gold Class AXIS Stryker II

Description

BM908161: 908-161 Gold Class AXIS Stryker II
Benchmade Gold Class Stryker II !
A limited edition masterpiece from the team at Benchmade; the Stryker is taken to the next level here with black and red carbon fiber, anodized red hardware accents and a Damasteel Odin Heim blade. It's the Gold Class knife for all.
It is with great pride that we deliver this limited edition knife to you. It is meant to be enjoyed by those who share the same passion for fine cutlery and quality craftsmanship as we do. This knife has been handcrafted by Benchmade's talented employees to honor the function of one of mankind's oldest tools, and exemplify the tool's form with specially selected materials, designs and finishes. The 908-161 Gold Class Stryker II is built with premium materials and the addition of the AXIS lock adds a modern touch to this classic design. The action is incredibly smooth with flawless fit and finish. This is one of our favorite models of all time at the KnifeCenter. It is truly a work of art. If this is your passion and you have the means, please do not pass up this opportunity to get this quality for this price from one of the best in the game.
AXIS
A patented Benchmade exclusive, AXIS has been turning heads and winning fans ever since its introduction. A 100 percent ambidextrous design, AXIS gets its function from a small, hardened steel bar that rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The bar extends to both sides of the knife, spans the liners and is positioned over the rear of the blade. It engages a ramped tang portion of the knife blade when it is opened. Two omega-style springs, one on each liner, give the locking bar its inertia to engage the knife tang. As a result, the tang is wedged solidly between a sizable stop pin and the AXIS bar itself.
Damascus Steel
A specially forged, layered steel made of a variety of steels. It offers remarkable toughness and edge quality. For finishing, the surface layers or lines are exposed through an acid etch which creates a very unique visual effect. Damascus steel is used in special applications due to its inherent high cost and artistic nature.
Drop Point Blade
A slow convex-curved drop in the point characterizes a drop point blade. This blade format lowers the point for control but adds strength to the tip. It is a very popular blade shape that ranges from a slight drop to a radical downward curve providing endless styles. Usually coupled with plenty of belly for slicing, this format is often used for hunting knives. Drop points are a great all-around blade format.
Features
Patented AXIS lock mechanism
Drop-point Damasteel Odin Heim blade
Red and black carbon fiber with stainless steel liners
Red anodized aluminum pivot ring and barrel spacer
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Benchmade design
Specifications
Blade Length: 3.57"
Blade Thickness: 0.124"
Blade Material: Damasteel Odin Heim
Blade Style: Drop Point
Weight: 4.76 oz.
Clip: Deep-Carry, Reversible, Tip-Up
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.29"
Closed Length: 4.72"
Handle Thickness: 0.55"
Class: Gold
Made in the USA