Benchmade Mini Osborne 945-RC-1701 – RC BladeWorks Micarta Tribute
In a tribute to the Going Gear exclusive Benchmade 940-1701, RC BladeWorks and Going Gear teamed up to dress the 945 Mini Osborne in maroon Micarta scales with a black burlap inlay. Underneath the custom scales is the classic Mini Osborne: a 2.92 inch satin CPM-S30V reverse tanto blade, fully ambidextrous AXIS lock, and a mini split-arrow reversible tip-up clip, all scaled down from the iconic 940 for lighter, slimmer carry. The original green aluminum scales are included.
Specifications
Blade length: 2.92 in (7.42 cm), plain edge, satin finish
Handle: RC BladeWorks maroon Micarta with black burlap inlay (original green aluminum scales included)
Lock: AXIS, manual opening
Weight: 2.00 oz (56.70 g)
Pocket clip: mini split-arrow, reversible, tip-up
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 945-RC-1701 special? The Benchmade 945-RC-1701 Mini Osborne (BEN-945-RC-1701) is a Going Gear and RC BladeWorks collaboration: custom maroon Micarta scales with black burlap inlay, styled as a tribute to the exclusive 940-1701. It was a limited run and is not part of Benchmade's catalog.
How big is the 945 compared to the 940? The Benchmade 945-RC-1701 Mini Osborne (BEN-945-RC-1701) carries a 2.92 in blade at just 2.00 oz with the Micarta scales, versus 3.40 in and 2.90 oz for the full-size aluminum 940.
Does swapping scales void the warranty? The knife remains a genuine Benchmade 945; the Benchmade 945-RC-1701 (BEN-945-RC-1701) ships with the RC BladeWorks scales installed and the original green aluminum scales in the box.
Does Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover this knife? Yes. LifeSharp lifetime sharpening covers the Benchmade 945-RC-1701 Mini Osborne (BEN-945-RC-1701) for the life of the knife.
Where is it made? The base knife is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, with scales by RC BladeWorks. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.
