To make the kind knives that last a lifetime and innovations that Benchmade is known for, their continual collaboration with skilled artisans, designers and craftsmen is essential to the cause. One such fruitful collaboration has been with Bill McHenry and Jason Williams, renowned custom knifemakers with watchmaking roots, who consider their work “art with an edge on it.” McHenry and Williams are also responsible for creating Benchmade’s game-changing AXIS® lock technology on the very first 710 back in 1999. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of AXIS® lock tech, the new 710FE-24 has that same large frame and ample cutting power as the original — but elevated. Featuring a stylish, drop-point, recurve blade made of mighty CPM S9OV steel with an FDE PVD finish, the 710FE-24 has a stunningly lightweight 6061-T6 Aluminum handle with gray anodized finish, milled FDE PVD standoffs, pocket clip and pivot ring, and satin thumb stud and AXIS® lock. An anniversary variant, inspired by its original designers, McHenry and Williams.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.114 inches (2.9 mm)
• Open Length: 8.95 inches (22.73 cm)
• Closed Length: 4.98 inches (12.65 cm)
• Handle Thickness: 0.507 inches (12.88 mm)

Features:

• Blade Edge: Plain (no serrations, ideal for clean cuts)
• Blade Finish/Color: PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition, a coating that enhances durability and adds a sleek, black appearance)
• Blade Steel: CPM-S90V (a high-performance steel known for its excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, with a hardness range of 59-61 HRC)
• Blade Style/Shape: Drop-Point (a versatile and strong blade style, ideal for general-purpose cutting)
• Clip Type: Deep-Carry (the clip allows the knife to sit deeper in your pocket for a more discreet carry)
• Clip Position: Tip-Up (the blade is carried tip-up, with the spine of the knife facing downwards in the pocket)
• Glass Breaker: No (no glass-breaking tool included)
• Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum (a strong, lightweight, and durable aluminum alloy)
• Handle Color: Gray (neutral and sleek appearance)
• MOLLE Compatible: No (this knife is not compatible with MOLLE gear)
• Use: Designed for Every Day use