The Benchmade 710-143 is a Gold Class limited edition of the McHenry & Williams designed Benchmade 710, the knife that introduced the AXIS lock in 1999. Limited to just 200 pieces, it carries a Ladder Damasteel blade with a hand convexed and polished edge, hand blended carbon fiber handles with glass beaded titanium bolsters, and a glass beaded titanium milled pocket clip. It is one of the most luxurious builds the 710 platform ever received, a benchmade 710 limited edition in the fullest sense.
Benchmade 710-143 Gold Class – Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.90"
- Blade Steel: Ladder Damasteel (stainless damascus), hand convexed and polished edge
- Blade Style: Modified clip point
- Blade Thickness: 0.115"
- Overall Length: 8.80"
- Closed Length: 5.51"
- Handle: Hand blended carbon fiber with glass beaded titanium bolsters
- Lock: AXIS lock, dual thumb stud opening
- Pocket Clip: Glass beaded titanium, milled, reversible, tip-up
- Weight: 7.74 oz
- Edition: Gold Class, limited to 200 pieces
- Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Benchmade 710 come out?
The Benchmade 710 launched in 1999 as Benchmade's first AXIS lock folder. The Benchmade 710-143 Gold Class is a 200-piece limited edition built on that original McHenry & Williams design.
How many Benchmade 710-143 knives were made?
Benchmade limited the Benchmade 710-143 Gold Class to a numbered run of 200 pieces, each with a Ladder Damasteel blade and titanium-bolstered carbon fiber handles.
What is Ladder Damasteel on the Benchmade 710-143?
The Benchmade 710-143 uses Damasteel, a Swedish stainless damascus, patterned in a ladder motif and finished with a hand convexed, polished edge. Because Damasteel is stainless, it needs no special care beyond normal cleaning.
Is the Benchmade 710-143 discontinued?
Yes. The 710 line is discontinued at Benchmade and the Benchmade 710-143 was a one-time Gold Class run of 200, so it is only available from remaining dealer stock and collectors.
Does Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover the Benchmade 710-143?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade 710-143 Gold Class for the life of the knife.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 710-143?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the Benchmade 710-143 Gold Class Limited Edition is in stock at Going Gear, you are getting a genuine numbered Gold Class knife made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
