The Benchmade Turret 980 is a heavy-duty AXIS lock folder built for the long haul. Its 3.70" satin CPM-S30V drop point blade is a stout 0.124" thick, carried in OD green G10 scales with a deep-carry reversible clip. Benchmade billed the Turret's lockup as one of the strongest in company history, and the knife backs it up with full-size, hard-use proportions.
Benchmade Turret 980 – Specifications
Blade Length: 3.70"
Blade Steel: CPM-S30V stainless (58-60 HRC)
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Thickness: 0.124"
Open Length: 8.60"
Closed Length: 4.90"
Weight: 5.81 oz
Handle: OD Green G10 with Lanyard Hole
Lock: AXIS
Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up
Made in USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade Turret 980 discontinued?
Yes. Benchmade has discontinued the Turret line, so the Benchmade Turret 980 is no longer in production and remaining examples are increasingly collectible.
Benchmade Turret vs Adamas - which is the heavier-duty folder?
Both are overbuilt AXIS lock designs. The Benchmade Turret 980 runs stainless CPM-S30V in OD green G10 at 5.81 oz, while the Adamas uses non-stainless CruWear and is heavier still. The Turret is the choice if you want hard-use build with stainless low-maintenance steel.
Is CPM-S30V good knife steel?
Yes. The CPM-S30V on the Benchmade Turret 980 is a premium American powder stainless steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, hardened to 58-60 HRC.
How does the AXIS lock on the Benchmade Turret 980 work?
A hardened steel bar spans the liners and locks over the blade tang. Pulling the bar back releases the blade of the Benchmade Turret 980 for smooth, fully ambidextrous one-hand opening and closing.
Does Benchmade offer lifetime sharpening for the Benchmade Turret 980?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will re-sharpen and service the Benchmade Turret 980 for the life of the knife at no charge beyond shipping.
Where is the Benchmade Turret 980 made?
The Benchmade Turret 980 was made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Turret 980?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the discontinued Benchmade Turret 980 is unavailable, Going Gear carries current hard-use Benchmade folders like the Adamas family.
