{"product_id":"benchmade-42-101-limited-edition-damascus-bali-song","title":"Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song – 4.20″ Damascus Weehawk Butterfly Knife, Latchless, 1 of 100","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song – Damascus Butterfly Knife, One of 100\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song is the fully dressed version of the Model 42, the balisong that built Benchmade's reputation. Rob Thomas \"Reptillian\" Damascus runs through both the 4.20\" Weehawk blade and the latchless handles, so the pattern flows across the whole knife rather than stopping at the pivot. Anodized titanium backspacers are blended into the frame and the hardware is hand polished bright. Each Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song is individually serialized as one of only 100 built in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spine is crowned and the edge is hand convexed and polished, which is why this butterfly knife flips with the balance people expect from the 42 platform despite the heavier Damascus scales. It ships with a custom Ted Blocker leather and ray skin dual position half sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: Rob Thomas \"Reptillian\" Damascus, etched finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 4.20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.125\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade shape: Weehawk, crowned spine, hand convexed and polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: matching Rob Thomas Damascus, latchless, anodized titanium backspacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle thickness: 0.530\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed length: 5.54\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 9.40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.68 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry: custom Ted Blocker leather and ray skin dual position half sheath, no pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Gold Class, limited to 100 individually serialized pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA (Oregon City, Oregon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a butterfly knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA butterfly knife, also called a balisong, is a folding knife with two counter rotating handles that swing around the tang to expose or cover the blade. The Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song is a latchless example, meaning it has no latch holding the handles shut, which many flippers prefer for smoother manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the point of a butterfly knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractically it is a folding knife that opens one handed once you know the motion, and it stores the blade fully enclosed between the handles rather than in a slot. For most owners a Benchmade butterfly knife like the 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song is also a collectible and a flipping platform, and this Damascus Gold Class version leans heavily toward the collector side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song legal to carry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalisong laws vary a great deal by state, county and city, and several states restrict them specifically rather than treating them as ordinary folders. Check the current rules where you live and where you intend to carry before buying the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat steel is the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song blade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is Rob Thomas \"Reptillian\" Damascus hardened to 58-60 HRC. Damascus is a laminated billet rather than a single named alloy, so treat the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song as a knife that benefits from active care rather than assuming stainless behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I care for the Damascus on the 42-101?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song dry after handling, keep a light film of oil on the blade and handles, and avoid leaving it in the sheath long term or in humid storage. The etched pattern shows fingerprints and moisture marks readily, so regular wiping keeps the contrast crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song made in the USA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Like the rest of the Gold Class program it is built at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the 42-101 qualify for LifeSharp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's LifeSharp service covers sharpening, cleaning and adjustment for the life of the knife, and it applies to the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song. Given the hand convexed and polished edge on a Gold Class piece, sending it back to Benchmade is the safest way to keep that edge geometry intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 42-101 Gold Class Bali-Song was a 100 piece limited release and is now discontinued, so availability depends on remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52836057940288,"sku":"BCM-42101LMTDEDTDAMASXBALI","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_7d4ef779-5a22-4f88-b110-28acd1eb0484.jpg?v=1784571323","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-42-101-limited-edition-damascus-bali-song","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}