Benchmade 698-181 Gold Class Foray AXIS Folding Knife 3.22" Loki Damasteel Blade for Sale

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Benchmade 698-181 Gold Class Foray AXIS Folding Knife 3.22" Loki Damasteel Blade For Sale

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Benchmade 698-181 Gold Class Foray AXIS Folding Knife 3.22" Loki Damasteel Blade:
$1199.00

Benchmade 698-181 Gold Class Foray AXIS Folding Knife 3.22" Loki Damasteel Blade, Marbled Carbon Fiber Handles with Mother of Pearl Inlays - #1893 - Numbered with Certificate of Authenticity.BRAND NEW IN BOX - NEVER CARRIED, NEVER SHARPENED, NEVER USED.INCLUDES BOX, PAPERS, BENCHMADE GOLD CLASS MICROFIBER BAG, CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. DISCONTINUED.
SEE PICTURES AND VIDEOS AS WELL AS THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT ME VIA AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.698-181 Gold Class ForayBenchmade
This Gold Class Edition Foray model has been upgraded with premium materials including a Loki patterned Damasteel blade and a marbled carbon fiber handle with an impressive mother of pearl inlay. Black DLC coated hardware, and blue anodized accents finish off the stunning Gold Class design.Benchmade's Foray folder is an appealing everyday carry knife. With its premium materials and the AXIS Lock, the Foray can certainly tackle a whole lot more than simple day-to-day chores. This Gold Class model sports a damasteel blade and carbon fiber scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners. With a fully amofferextrous design, the Foray has dual thumb studs and a reversible, deep-carry pocket clip.Producing high-quality, handcrafted products is a collaborative enterprise and one at which Benchmade excels. Featuring marbled carbon fiber, mother of pearl, custom anodized accents, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated hardware and an exclusive Loki patterned Damasteel blade, this unique addition to the Gold Class line has all the qualities of a true art knife.Features:

Loki patterned Damasteel drop point blade exclusive to Benchmade (58-60HRC)
Marbled carbon fiber handle with mother of pearl inlays and DLC Coated stainless steel liners
Custom anodized thumb stud and barrel spacers
AXIS lock mechanism
DLC coated hardware
Reversible tip-up DLC coated deep-carry pocket clip

Specifications

Overall Length:7.34"

Blade Length:3.22"

Blade Thickness:0.14"

Blade Material:Damascus

Hardness:58-60 RC

Blade Style:Drop Point

Finish:Damascus

Edge Type:Plain

Handle Length:4.15"

Handle Thickness:0.56"

Handle Material:Carbon Fiber

Color:Black

Frame/Liner:Steel

Weight:3.46 oz.

User:Amofferextrous

Pocket Clip:Tip-Up

Knife Type:Manual

Opener:Thumb Stud

Lock Type:Crossbar Lock

Brand:Benchmade

Model:Foray

Model Number:698-181

Country of Origin:USA

Best Use:Collection

Product Type:Knife

An art investor once said, "Always buy art that you like, and not art solely for investment. If you buy art that you like and your art appreciates financially, then you have an appreciating asset that you like. If the art depreciates financially, well, at least you have art that you like, even if it's not worth more money than when you purchased it". That's my philosophy with knives like this; I buy only the ones that I really like - if they appreciate, I sell my duplicates and take some $ off the table. If they don't appreciate in value, then at least I still have something that I like.
This classic style knife from Benchmade would look equally at home in your house, in the office, in a museum, or on the battlefield. It's a folder that you can open smoothly and quickly. It is an excellent Everyday Carry (EDC) Tactical design and will astonish you with its size, fit, and finish, proudly manufactured to extremely precise tolerances.As "real knife people" know, Benchmade builds some of the world's most interesting knives. They have made some very innovative and durable designs. This particular knife is easy and comfortable to use while still holding the proud status of overachieving "workhorse". If you pick this knife up, you'll quickly choose it as one of your favorites. It's easy to believe that the knife could survive to serve several generations. And while it'stough enough to use, it is also attractive enough to display. This is definitely a classic Gold-Class Benchmade with significant differences from the standard "Benchmade Bugout and Bailout Brigade" sold these days.This knife is a must-have for anybody that loves knives that are attractive and also really classy. It has a presence that is hard to derive from the photos. You must hold it in your hot little hands to believe it how good it feels. It is a beautiful piece.This Benchmade knife is rarely seen on or elsewhere for sale as brand new and unused, because most people hang onto these or use them every day out in the world. This knife is in brand new condition. I am the original owner and purchased this brand new from Benchmade myself. It's just like buying it yourself from them a few years ago. Guaranteed authentic and unused. And because this knife is so tempting to use, it is hard to find in such good condition. See the pictures and video for more detail.
Brand new and untouched until this sale. The blade retains its factory edge and is very sharp, as you would expect with a new knife. It comes with all the paperwork and other equipment from new.Kept in a climate-controlled, smoke free environment. The pictures and video show exactly what you are getting. Because this was never used, it is brand new. This is a rare chance to grab this very sought-after and fresh-in-the-box knife. And Benchmade will sharpen the knife anytime that you need them to, as it has "Lifesharp" services. It also carries a lifetime guarantee from Benchmade.And speaking of the knife, it's a really beautiful piece, and the blade is up to any task you send its way if you decide to do EDC. The form factor feels wonderful in your hand.I will pack this carefully to protect it before mailing it to your address via USPS. Ask anyone who has done business with me about how well I pack these knives up. Or better yet, just read the response from my multiple repeat buyers. Incidentally,I will combine shipments to save shipping costs if you purchase multiple items.Please contact me to ask any questions you might have and thanks for your interest. I'm not a knife dealer; I'm just an enthusiast who is thinning out his collection. offer without worry - check out my 100% response in my profile. And note that many folks buy from me more than once. Keep your eyes open as I will be selling several duplicates in my collection over the coming weeks, most of which are limited and special editions. Note that I do not accept returns, except in the case of damaged items, which are insured through the shipping company. So, if you offer, be prepared to own the item.US-based shipping only. Buyer must pay within 2 days of the sale ending or the knife sale will be canceled and re-run, and they will not be allowed to offer in future sales. I hate to sound hard-nosed, but while the community has great buyers, it also has some slacker buyers.In the event of any conflicts within the description, please use the photos and videoas your guide here, as these are actual video and photos of the knife itself. There are no stock photos - all photos and video are of the actual knife. Every effort is made to be accurate in the description, but good faith errors happen.One comment on an unfortunate trend I have seen on lately. Occasionally, buyers will offer up an item, and then "retract" their offer because they put in the "wrong amount". I'm not sure why people do this, but it's disruptive. Please do not offer unless you intend to purchase the items; if you retract your offer, I will block you from offerding on any future items. I don't want to sound like a jerk, but this process of offerding up and retracting inconveniences the other buyers and me. So please don't offer unless you mean it!NOTE: As the purchaser, it is your responsibility to be familiar with your local laws around knife blade length and other factors.Thanks again for your interest!