The Benchmade 4000BK-01 is the blacked-out version of Benchmade's three-piece kitchen cutlery set. Same three knives that carry a kitchen, an 8" chef, a 6 1/8" utility, and a 4 1/4" paring, but here the CPM-154 blades wear a black DLC coating and the handles are OD Green G10 with smooth black G10 bolsters. It is the set for people who want their kitchen knives to look like the rest of their Benchmade collection.
What is in the set
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8" Chef's knife. The workhorse for slicing, dicing, and breaking down vegetables.
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6 1/8" Utility knife. A shorter blade with a fine tip for trimming and mid-size work.
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4 1/4" Paring knife. For peeling, coring, and detail cuts in the hand.
Why the 4000BK-01 set stands out
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CPM-154 stainless steel under a black DLC coating, corrosion resistant and easy to maintain around food and water.
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SelectEdge, Benchmade's very acute factory grind, noticeably keener than a standard kitchen edge out of the box.
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Thin 0.11" blade stock, so the knives part food instead of wedging through it.
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OD Green G10 handles with large hollow pins, a golden hanger and lanyard hole, and smooth black G10 bolsters.
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Made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service.
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 4000BK-01 Kitchen Cutlery 3 Piece Set
- Blade steel: CPM-154 stainless, black DLC coated
- Blade thickness: 0.11" (2.9 mm)
- Edge: Benchmade SelectEdge, plain
- Blades: 8" chef, 6 1/8" utility, 4 1/4" paring
- Handle: OD Green G10 with black G10 bolsters and golden hanger hole
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 4000BK-01 and the 4000-02?
Finish and handle material. The Benchmade 4000BK-01 has black DLC coated CPM-154 blades with OD Green G10 handles, while the Benchmade 4000-02 has stonewashed CPM-154 blades with Maple Valley Richlite handles. The three blade sizes and the steel are the same in both sets.
Will the DLC coating wear off with use?
DLC is a hard, well-bonded coating, but the sharpened edge itself is bare steel on any coated knife, and the coating along the cutting bevel will show wear over time. This is normal on the Benchmade 4000BK-01 and does not affect how the knives cut.
Can these knives go in the dishwasher?
No. Hand wash and dry the Benchmade 4000BK-01 kitchen set. Dishwasher heat, detergent, and knocking against other items will dull and damage a fine kitchen edge, and this is true of any quality cutlery.
What is SelectEdge?
SelectEdge is Benchmade's factory edge ground to a much more acute angle than a conventional kitchen bevel. On the Benchmade 4000BK-01 set that means the knives arrive noticeably sharper and slice with less pressure.
Does LifeSharp cover kitchen knives?
Yes. LifeSharp is Benchmade's free factory service, and it applies to the Benchmade 4000BK-01 kitchen set. Benchmade will clean, adjust, and resharpen the knives back to a factory edge for the life of the knives.
Where is the Benchmade 4000BK-01 set made?
The Benchmade 4000BK-01 kitchen cutlery set is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
Is Going Gear an authorized Benchmade dealer?
Yes. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so your Benchmade 4000BK-01 kitchen set arrives new with the full factory warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
