Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter Fixed Blade Knife
The Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter is an outdoor and survival fixed blade built for serious field use. It pairs a 4.38" drop point blade in premium CPM-S30V stainless steel with a comfortable full-tang handle, ready for batoning, carving, food prep, and camp work.
The 163-1 has a stonewashed blade finish that hides wear and contoured OD green G10 scales for a secure grip, and it comes with a leather belt sheath. Related searches include bushcraft knife, survival knife, and Benchmade fixed blade.
Specifications
- Blade length: 4.38"
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V stainless, 58-60 HRC
- Blade style: drop point, plain edge, stonewashed finish
- Handle: contoured OD green G10, full tang
- Weight: approximately 7.7 oz
- Sheath: leather belt sheath
- Designer: Shane Sibert
- Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bushcraft knife?
A bushcraft knife is a sturdy fixed blade made for outdoor and survival tasks like carving, batoning wood, and food prep. The Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter is designed for these jobs with a full-tang drop point blade.
What steel is the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter blade?
The Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter uses CPM-S30V stainless steel hardened to 58-60 HRC, a premium powder steel with excellent edge retention and good corrosion resistance for the outdoors.
How do you sharpen the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter?
Sharpen the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter's CPM-S30V blade on a whetstone or guided system at the factory angle, or use Benchmade's free LifeSharp service to restore a factory edge.
Does the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter come with a sheath?
Yes. The Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter includes a leather belt sheath for field carry.
Does the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter include LifeSharp service?
Yes. The Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime service, which cleans, adjusts, and resharpens the blade to a factory edge for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter made?
The Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter is designed and built in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon factory.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter?
You can buy the Benchmade 163-1 Bushcrafter at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, which guarantees a genuine knife with full warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
