Benchmade 317 Weekender Slip-Joint Pocket Knife
The Benchmade 317 Weekender is a two-blade traditional slip-joint with a modern spine. The main blade is a 2.97" satin CPM-S30V clip point, backed by a 1.97" secondary blade and a folding cap lifter, all riding on gray G10 scales. There is no lock, which is exactly the point: slip-joints are simpler, legal in more places than locking folders, and pleasant to use in a way that a hard-use tactical knife is not.
At 2.28 oz and 4.08" closed, the Benchmade 317 Weekender is a genuinely pocketable knife with no clip to snag. CPM-S30V is a premium stainless at 58-60 HRC, so this is a traditional pattern built with a steel most modern folders would be happy to have.
Specifications – Benchmade 317 Weekender
- Main blade length: 2.97" (7.16 cm), clip point
- Secondary blade length: 1.97" (5.00 cm)
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V stainless, 58-60 HRC
- Blade thickness: 0.090" (2.29 mm)
- Blade finish: satin, plain edge
- Handle: gray G10
- Mechanism: slip-joint, non-locking
- Extras: folding cap lifter, lanyard hole
- Closed length: 4.08" | Overall length: 7.05"
- Weight: 2.28 oz
- Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a slip-joint knife?
A slip-joint uses a backspring to hold the blade open under tension rather than locking it. The Benchmade 317 Weekender will close if enough force is applied to the spine, which is why slip-joints are treated as non-locking folders and are permitted in many places where locking knives are restricted.
How do you close the Benchmade 317 Weekender?
Keep your fingers clear of the blade path and press the spine of the blade down against the backspring tension until it swings shut. There is no lock to release on the Benchmade 317 Weekender.
Is the Benchmade 317 Weekender legal to carry?
Non-locking slip-joints like the Benchmade 317 Weekender are the most widely permitted category of folding knife, but blade-length limits and local rules still apply. Check your local and state laws before carrying.
What steel is the Benchmade 317 Weekender?
CPM-S30V stainless at 58-60 HRC. It holds an edge well and resists corrosion, so the Benchmade 317 Weekender needs no special maintenance beyond keeping it clean and dry.
Does the Benchmade 317 Weekender come with free sharpening?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will sharpen and tune both blades of the Benchmade 317 Weekender for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 317 Weekender made?
In Oregon City, Oregon, at Benchmade's USA manufacturing facility.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 317 Weekender?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so every Benchmade 317 Weekender we sell is genuine and covered by the full Benchmade warranty and LifeSharp service.
