{"product_id":"benchmade-710-144-gold-class-limited-edition-with-chad-nichols-boomerang-damascus-blade-3-90-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade 710-144 Gold Class Limited Edition – 3.90″ Chad Nichols Boomerang Damascus, Carbon Fiber \u0026 Moku-Ti, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 710-144 is an incredible Gold Class model, part of a numbered run of just 75 knives. It features a Chad Nichols Boomerang Damascus blade with a hand convexed, polished edge, hand blended contoured carbon fiber handles with Chad Nichols Boomerang Moku-Ti bolsters, heat colored hardware, and a custom hand painted anodized titanium clip. The platform underneath is the McHenry \u0026amp; Williams designed Benchmade 710, Benchmade's first AXIS lock folder, with a larger frame and more cutting power than the related 707 Sequel and a practical, stylish reverse curve clip point blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade 710-144 Gold Class – Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.90\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: Chad Nichols Boomerang Damascus, hand convexed polished edge, plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Clip point with reverse curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 8.80\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Length: 4.90\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Contoured carbon fiber, Chad Nichols Boomerang Moku-Ti bolsters, stainless frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS lock, thumb stud opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Hand painted anodized titanium, right\/left, tip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.10 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: Gold Class, numbered run of 75 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow rare is the Benchmade 710-144?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 710-144 Gold Class is part of a numbered run of just 75 knives, making it one of the rarest editions of the Benchmade 710 platform ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Benchmade 710 come out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 710 launched in 1999 as Benchmade's first AXIS lock folder, designed by McHenry \u0026amp; Williams. The Benchmade 710-144 is a Gold Class tribute to that original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I care for the damascus blade on the Benchmade 710-144?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-forged damascus like the Chad Nichols Boomerang Damascus on the Benchmade 710-144 can be more corrosion-prone than stainless production steels. Keep the blade clean and dry, and wipe it periodically with a light coat of mineral oil or a similar protectant to preserve the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Moku-Ti on the Benchmade 710-144?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoku-Ti is a layered titanium composite with a wood-grain-like pattern. The bolsters on the Benchmade 710-144 are Chad Nichols Boomerang Moku-Ti, matched to the blade's damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade 710-144 discontinued?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 710 line is discontinued at Benchmade and the 75-piece Benchmade 710-144 run sold out long ago, so it is only available from remaining dealer stock and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover the Benchmade 710-144?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade 710-144 Gold Class for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade 710-144?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the Benchmade 710-144 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52883494535488,"sku":"BCM-710-144","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_399e7e33-2062-4685-94a4-d26c4f9a5218.jpg?v=1785421002","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-710-144-gold-class-limited-edition-with-chad-nichols-boomerang-damascus-blade-3-90-inch-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}