{"product_id":"benchmade-153bk-jungle-bolo-fixed-blade-9-69-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo – 9.69″ Black 1095 Bolo, Black Santoprene Handle, Fixed Blade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo Fixed Blade Machete\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 153BK Jungle is a heavy-duty bolo machete built for clearing brush, chopping, and hard field work. It uses a 9.69\" bolo-style blade in tough 1095 carbon spring steel that flexes under load and takes a keen edge, paired with a full-tang build for chopping power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 153BK has a black powder-coat finish for corrosion resistance and a textured Santoprene handle for a secure grip in wet conditions, and it ships with a brown leather belt sheath. Related searches include bolo machete, survival machete, and 1095 fixed blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 9.69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 1095 carbon spring steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: bolo, plain edge, black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: textured Santoprene, full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 14.29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.82 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath: brown leather belt sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a bolo machete?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bolo machete has a blade that widens toward the tip to shift weight forward for stronger chopping. The Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo uses this profile for clearing brush and heavy field cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat steel is the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo blade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo uses 1095 carbon spring steel, a tough high-carbon steel that flexes under impact and is easy to resharpen in the field. Keep it clean and lightly oiled to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do you sharpen the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharpen the 1095 blade with a file, puck, or coarse stone at the factory angle, or use Benchmade's free LifeSharp service to restore a factory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo legal to carry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachete and fixed blade laws vary by state, county, and city, including rules on blade length and open or concealed carry. Check your local laws before carrying the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo include LifeSharp service?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime service, which cleans, adjusts, and resharpens the blade to a factory edge for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo is designed and built in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can buy the Benchmade 153BK Jungle Bolo at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, which guarantees a genuine knife with full warranty and LifeSharp coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52778001301824,"sku":"BCM-153BK","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_ee3d7978-b631-449d-b4c5-9ac698d1169d.jpg?v=1783730594","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-153bk-jungle-bolo-fixed-blade-9-69-inch-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}