The Benchmade 707-161 Sequel is a Gold Class limited edition with one of the most unusual handle materials Benchmade has ever used. Its copper niobium inlays are cut from massive copper cables interspersed with niobium titanium (NbTi) superconducting filaments that once ran through particle accelerators like the Tevatron, a machine built to smash protons together at enormous speeds. That scientific pedigree is set into a 6Al4V titanium handle, paired with a CPM-S90V blade riding on Benchmade's ambidextrous AXIS lock. As a Gold Class edition of a discontinued model, the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel is a true collector's knife.
Benchmade 707-161 Sequel Gold Class – Specifications
Blade Length: 2.95"
Blade Steel: CPM-S90V (59-61 HRC)
Blade Thickness: 0.10"
Overall Length: 6.77"
Closed Length: 3.82"
Handle: 6Al4V titanium with copper niobium accelerator-cable inlays
Lock: AXIS lock, dual thumb stud opening
Weight: 2.61 oz
Class: Gold Class limited edition
Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the copper niobium inlays on the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel?
The inlays on the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel are sliced from real superconducting cable, copper interspersed with niobium titanium filaments, of the type used in particle accelerators such as the Tevatron. The distinctive dot pattern comes from the NbTi filaments running through the copper matrix.
What is Benchmade Gold Class?
Gold Class is Benchmade's top tier of limited edition knives, built in small numbered runs with exotic materials and extra hand finishing. The Benchmade 707-161 Sequel is a Gold Class edition of the discontinued 707 Sequel platform.
What blade steel does the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel use?
The Benchmade 707-161 Sequel uses CPM-S90V, a premium American powder stainless steel with exceptional wear resistance and edge retention.
Is the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel discontinued?
Yes. The Sequel line is discontinued at Benchmade and the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel was a one-time Gold Class run, so it is only available from remaining dealer stock and collectors.
Does Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel for the life of the knife, including factory re-sharpening.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the Benchmade 707-161 Sequel Gold Class is in stock at Going Gear, you are getting a genuine numbered Gold Class knife made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
