Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter Fixed Blade Knife
The Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter is a rugged outdoor and survival fixed blade from Shane Sibert's Bushcrafter series. It combines a 4.43" drop point blade in premium CPM-S30V stainless steel with a full-tang handle built for batoning, carving, food prep, and camp chores.
The 162-1 features a satin blade finish and contoured green G10 scales over red liners, and includes a full-grain leather belt sheath with a D-ring and flint rod loop. Related searches include bushcraft knife, survival knife, and Benchmade fixed blade.
Specifications
- Blade length: 4.43"
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V stainless, 58-60 HRC
- Blade style: drop point, plain edge, satin finish
- Handle: contoured green G10 over red liners, full tang
- Overall length: 9.2"
- Weight: 7.72 oz
- Sheath: full-grain leather with D-ring and flint rod loop
- Designer: Shane Sibert
- Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bushcraft knife?
A bushcraft knife is a sturdy fixed blade made for outdoor and survival work such as carving, batoning wood, and food prep. The Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter is designed for these tasks with a full-tang drop point blade.
What steel is the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter blade?
The Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter uses CPM-S30V stainless steel hardened to 58-60 HRC, a premium powder steel with excellent edge retention and good corrosion resistance.
How do you sharpen the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter?
Sharpen the CPM-S30V blade on a whetstone or guided system at the factory angle, or use Benchmade's free LifeSharp service to restore a factory edge.
Does the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter come with a sheath?
Yes. The Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter includes a full-grain leather belt sheath with a D-ring and a flint rod loop for field carry.
Does the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter include LifeSharp service?
Yes. The Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter 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.
Where is the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter made?
The Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter is designed and built in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon factory.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter?
You can buy the Benchmade 162-1 Bushcrafter at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, which guarantees a genuine knife with full warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
