A traditional shape combined with modern technology that pushes the preconceived notions of what a hunting knife should be.
Mechanism: AXIS
Action: Manual-opening
Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC)
Blade Length: 3.40” (8.64cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.114” (2.896mm)
Open Length: 7.89” (20.04cm)
Closed Length: 4.50” (11.43cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.52” (13.208mm)
Weight: 3.29oz (93.27g)
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers like the ease of opening and closing the knife. For example, they say it's easy to use and open with either hand, and the blade opens very smoothly. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, saying it looks finely polished and is a pretty knife. They appreciate the quality, saying the knife is very well made and retains its sharpness through moderate cutting. Customers also like the size, saying its comfortable in the hand. However, opinions are mixed on sharpness, centering, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the knife. For example, they mention it's made of superior grade steel, has an exceptionally sharp blade, and is sturdy enough to take on any work. Some say that the factory edge was great and still holds up well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Benchmade Mini Crooked River is a beautiful knife. It's very well made, balanced, form-factor, smooth action, forever sharp, in general everything..." Read more
"...I will say that it comes sharp and retains that sharpness through moderate cutting tasks quite well.But again - it's my favorite knife...." Read more
"...I love the Axis blade locking mechanism, it feels sturdy and durable, but allows for safe and quick one handed opening of the knife...." Read more
"...Blade edge looks a little rough, not a high polish razor BUT it is razor sharp! I easily shaved a swath of hair from my arm with light pressure...." Read more
Customers find the appearance of the knife good, pretty, and fantastic. They say the materials match, giving the knife an organic look and feel. Customers also say the design is the best, and the knife looks less intimidating.
"Benchmade Mini Crooked River is a beautiful knife...." Read more
"Honestly, this is my favorite folder. I just love the design of it and how it feels in hand...." Read more
"...It has a better grip than I expected and while it looks finely polished there are some very fine parallel lines machined in the wood to give plenty..." Read more
"...part, but they contribute to the overall character and add a bit of modernity without making it look like it belongs in a museum of modern art...." Read more
Customers like the size of the knife. For example, they mention it's very comfortable, has a good fit in the hand, and is comfortable in jeans pockets. Some say the knife is perfectly made and has the best action they've ever felt on a knife. It has s medium sized blade (3.4") and a large handle (4.25"), and it'll fit in a Carhartt pocket.
"...Find a retailer and go hold it. It fits mine perfectly and I would say as for hands I have about medium to small...." Read more
"...The size of this knife is perfect for my pocket, but after a few days of carrying the knife I decided I would like a deep pocket carry clip instead..." Read more
"...space than the osbourne mostly due to design, and is comfortable for me to choke up on if i want to use the belly of the knife..." Read more
"...It has a medium sized blade (3.4”) and a large handle (4.25”)...." Read more
Customers find the knife easy to open and close with either hand. They say the blade opens very smoothly with the use of the thumb stud or even a quick snap. The knife flips and closes smoothly after a tune-up. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and durability of the knife.
"...I just love the design of it and how it feels in hand. The blade opens very smoothly with use of the thumb stud or even a quick snap of the wrist..." Read more
"...it feels sturdy and durable, but allows for safe and quick one handed opening of the knife...." Read more
"...light, blade is centered, and after a quick tuneup, flips and closes smoothly/easily..." Read more
"...They are both easy to use and open, but for my hands, the North Fork is a smoother action...." Read more
Customers like the locking mechanism of the knife. They mention that it feels good in hand, and cuts well. They also appreciate the ambidextrous axis lock, which allows for single-handed opening and closing. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the locking system.
"...I enjoy the access lock allowing for single handed opening and also single handed closing with out your hand ever getting in the path of the..." Read more
"...I love the Axis blade locking mechanism, it feels sturdy and durable, but allows for safe and quick one handed opening of the knife...." Read more
"...This is my second Benchmade knife. The ambidextrous axis lock was the biggest reason I've purchased Benchmade knives followed by the quality." Read more
"...The blade profile & handle are great. The AXIS lock is perfect. Because of the curved shape, this takes a little more room in my pocket...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the knife. Some say it's worth the price, while others say it is a little pricey.
"...Is it worth the $300? Yes. It easily replaces most of my older EDCs, which add up to over $300. NOTE: be wary of knock offs...." Read more
"...It's price is as expensive as I would be willing to pay for a Knife that I am willing to carry around and use on a daily basis, and although about $..." Read more
"...This is more of a 'dress knife'.Overall a bit pricy, but you're paying for a high quality product, and that's exactly what you get...." Read more
"...Well worth the money- this knife is gorgeous, feels great in your hand, and is small enough to not bulk up your pocket." Read more
Customers are mixed about the centering of the knife. Some mention that the blade is perfectly centered, while others say that it's not perfectly centralized, the butterfly logo is not straight, and the grind angles are wrong.
"...Mine had no real quality control issues. The blade was centered. Maybe a portion of the diamond wood near the bolster was not quite flush...." Read more
"...Crooked River is that the Benchmade butterfly logo on the blade is absolutely not straight...." Read more
"...Out of the box the blade is well sharpened, perfectly centered and opens with a very smooth action...." Read more
"...Like my Buck Ranger, the blade is not perfectly centered, but I never noticed this on my old knife until I read some knife reviews...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the knife. Some mention that it holds an edge like nothing they've ever owned, while others say that it wasn't nearly as sharp as a $50 Kershaw. The edge looks a little rough, not a high polish razor, and creates a sharp point that their thumb repeatedly found. The scale's corner was uncomfortably sharp, and the knife upon opening the blade seems dull, dusty, and dirty.
"...Blade edge looks a little rough, not a high polish razor BUT it is razor sharp! I easily shaved a swath of hair from my arm with light pressure...." Read more
"...no review except to say that it is sharp as you could want and holds an edge well...." Read more
"...negative thing I can say about it is: out-of-the-box sharpness isn't very impressive...." Read more
"...There is lint on the blade hinge where the blade connects to the handle, i am pretty upset considering this knife said new in the listing and i paid..." Read more