The Benchmade 4000-02 is Benchmade's three-piece kitchen cutlery set, and it is the same engineering the company puts into its pocket knives applied to a cutting board. You get the three knives that actually earn their place in a kitchen: an 8" chef, a 6 1/8" utility, and a 4 1/4" paring. All three are stonewashed CPM-154 stainless, ground with Benchmade's SelectEdge, and handled in Maple Valley Richlite with smooth black G10 bolsters.
What is in the set
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8" Chef's knife, 13.02" overall. The workhorse for slicing, dicing, and breaking down vegetables.
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6 1/8" Utility knife, 10.63" overall. A shorter blade with a fine tip for trimming and mid-size work.
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4 1/4" Paring knife, 8.78" overall. For peeling, coring, and detail cuts in the hand.
Why the 4000-02 set stands out
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CPM-154 stainless steel with a stonewashed finish, corrosion resistant and easy to maintain around food and water.
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SelectEdge, Benchmade's very acute factory grind, which is noticeably keener than a standard kitchen edge out of the box.
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Thin 0.11" blade stock, so the knives part food instead of wedging through it.
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Maple Valley Richlite handles with large hollow pins, a golden hanger and lanyard hole, and smooth black G10 bolsters.
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Made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service.
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 4000-02 Kitchen Cutlery 3 Piece Set
- Blade steel: CPM-154 stainless, stonewashed
- Blade thickness: 0.11" (2.9 mm)
- Edge: Benchmade SelectEdge, plain
- Blades: 8" chef, 6 1/8" utility, 4 1/4" paring
- Handle: Maple Valley Richlite with black G10 bolsters and golden hanger hole
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently asked questions
What is Richlite, and how do I care for it?
Richlite is a dense composite made from resin-infused paper, and it is stable, food-safe, and far less prone to swelling or cracking than natural wood. Hand wash the handles on your Benchmade 4000-02 set with warm soapy water and dry them, and they will hold up for years.
Can these knives go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash and dry the Benchmade 4000-02 kitchen set. Dishwasher heat, detergent, and knocking against other items will dull and damage a fine kitchen edge, and this is true of any quality cutlery, not just this set.
What is SelectEdge?
SelectEdge is Benchmade's factory edge ground to a much more acute angle than a conventional kitchen bevel. On the Benchmade 4000-02 set that means the knives arrive noticeably sharper, and they slice with less pressure.
Does LifeSharp cover kitchen knives?
Yes. LifeSharp is Benchmade's free factory service, and it applies to the Benchmade 4000-02 kitchen set. Benchmade will clean, adjust, and resharpen the knives back to a factory edge for the life of the knives.
Where is the Benchmade 4000-02 set made?
The Benchmade 4000-02 kitchen cutlery set is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
Is Going Gear an authorized Benchmade dealer?
Yes. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so your Benchmade 4000-02 kitchen set arrives new with the full factory warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
