Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 – 6" CPM-S45VN Trailing Point Fixed Blade
The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 is a hybrid fixed blade that bridges the field and the kitchen. Its upswept 6" CPM-S45VN trailing point blade is ground with SelectEdge for ultra-fine, push-cut sharpness, and its engineered flex gives you control for trimming, deboning, and slicing wild game or your favorite cuts of meat. The OD green G10 handle with a hi-vis orange accent ring pairs with an included orange Boltaron sheath. Benchmade builds the Meatcrafter 15500-3 in Oregon City, Oregon, and Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.
Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
Benchmade |
| Model |
Meatcrafter |
| SKU |
15500-3 |
| Blade Length |
6" |
| Blade Steel |
CPM-S45VN |
| Blade Style |
Trailing Point, SelectEdge |
| Handle Material |
OD Green G10 |
| Sheath |
Orange Boltaron |
| Knife Type |
Hybrid Fixed Blade (Hunt & Kitchen) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 used for?
The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 is a hybrid butchering knife for trimming, deboning, and slicing. Its long trailing-point blade and engineered flex make it equally at home processing wild game in the field and portioning meat as a kitchen knife.
Is the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 a kitchen knife or a hunting knife?
Both. The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 is a hybrid design that works as a game-processing hunting knife and as a slicing and butchering kitchen knife, so you can move from field to counter with one blade.
What steel is used in the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3?
The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 uses CPM-S45VN stainless steel, which offers excellent corrosion resistance and edge retention, ideal for a knife that cuts through meat and moves between wet field and kitchen use.
How do you sharpen the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3?
Sharpen the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 at a low 14 to 15 degrees per side to match its SelectEdge grind, using a fine stone or rod. Benchmade LifeSharp service will also restore a factory edge for free.
Where is the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 made?
The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 is made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon, and is covered by Benchmade LifeSharp lifetime service.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3?
The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 is available at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, with fast shipping and expert support.
