Usually, metal and mechanics don’t mix well with water. Unless we’re talking about the Benchmade Water Collection of knives. This assortment of blades includes filet knives, utility knives, and fishing-specific models that don’t shy away from wet conditions. Instead, they reach top-tier performance in less-than-ideal water-based environments.
The Benchmade Water Collection
No matter if you’re an angler, boater, outdoor adventurer, or just live or work near water, Benchmade has a knife to meet all your marine-based needs. Below is a selected cross-section of their Water Collection, with all making a big splash when it counts!
01 – The Intersect Drop-Point Knife
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There is a lot of bite behind this stout marine-use blade. So, you’ll be able to tackle both easy cutting tasks and tougher jobs thanks to its integrated serrations.
The Intersect packs a lot of features into its small footprint. These include an ergonomic Santoprene handle, complete with lanyard hole and included cordage, major jimping on its spine for ultimate control, and a drop-point, 0.12-inch blade that doesn’t shy away from digging deep into just about any material.
This knife offers high performance in any marine or wet environment with a no-fail grip and CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel. The Intersect comes complete with a quick-mount sheath that attaches to your body, bags, or even waders with ease. So, this handy blade is always within arm’s reach.
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Specifications
- Blade length: 2.68 inches
- CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
- Stonewash polish blade finish
- Santoprene handle
- Quick-mount sheath included
MSRP: $200.00
02 – The Adira Drop-Point Knife
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The Adira folder tackles wet conditions in the field and always comes out victorious. This amazing folder offers rapid, thumb-stud-assisted deployment. So, it is always ready to slice through line, prep bait for use, and even scale small-sized fish with ease. Its Grivory handle ensures a solid grip for all your slicing needs while its ergonomic design puts all your power directly to the knife’s edge.
The Adira’s dark water variant design is aesthetically pleasing with a combination of blue PVD hardware, grey handle, and light grey paracord cordage. The knife comes with a convenient black-oxide-finish belt clip for easy attachment to your belt, front pocket, or gear bag.
Whether you’re a commercial fisherman or a recreational, only-on-the-weekend angler, the Adira is a must-have for reliable, high-performance use.
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Specifications
- Blade length: 3.88 inches
- CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
- Handle material: Grivory
- Includes grey paracord lanyard
- Ambidextrous use
MSRP: $260.00
03 – The Fishcrafter 7-inch Fillet Knife
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When you need a razor-sharp edge and remarkable control when filleting, look no further than the Fishcrafter seven-inch fillet knife. This knife is not too small and not too big. It fits the “just right” category for small to medium filleting duties.
The Fishcrafter’s thin and razor-honed edge cuts cleanly to maximize return on your well-earned catch. Its SelectEdge trailing point blade offers the perfect balance between flexibility and durability. These are two must-haves when there’s a cooler of newly caught fish to prepare before you call it a day.
A Santoprene handle has a protective finger guard and jimping to keep a solid grip, while offering expert control of the blade with every cut.
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Last but certainly not least is the Fishcrafter’s included molded sheath with dual mounting options and a drainage hole at the bottom for optimal blade preservation. Don’t hit the boat, the pier, or your backyard grilling party without this trusty blade by your side.
Specifications
- Blade length: 7 inches
- CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
- Santoprene handle
- Finger guard with jimping for safety
- Integrated handle lanyard hole
MSRP: $240.00
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04 – The Undercurrent Fixed Blade Knife
Simplicity and performance combine to produce this hard-use utility knife, ideal for fishing, boating, or all-around marine-centric use. Its Santoprene handle ensures a solid grip, even in wet and sometimes slimy conditions when dealing with bait and gutting your catch of the day. The Undercurrent’s four-plus-inch blade is just the right length for tasks like line cutting, rope trimming, and chopping bait into usable pieces.
The blade is ultra-tough. It features polished stainless steel with a stonewash finish and plenty of edge to make slicing tasks fast and easy. An extra serrated lower portion offers versatility when faced with a variety of materials.
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The Undercurrent comes complete with a Sonar Grey molded sheath. So, it easily attaches to your belt or pack for convenient accessibility while in the field. Whether you’re on the high seas, casting off an ocean pier, or boating on a small lake, the Undercurrent’s down-to-the-basics approach has all your needs covered.
Specifications
- Blade length: 4.32 inches
- CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
- Stonewash blade finish
- Sure-grip, Santoprene handle
- Ambidextrous use
MSRP: $250.00
05 – The Fishcrafter 9-inch Fillet Knife
Benchmade’s philosophy is “Fish more, sharpen less.” You’ll do just that when you have the Fishcrafter nine-inch fillet knife firmly in your hand. This CPM-MagnaCut stainless-steel masterpiece allows for quick and precise filleting of medium to large fish. So, you can rapidly drop your line back into the water and snag some more.
The knife is simple in construction, yet sleek and streamlined for ultimate knife control. Its long, nine-inch blade gives you extra reach for large fish. Correspondingly, its upswept tip surgically traces the bone for better yield and less waste.
But its blade is not its only claim to fame, as its ergonomic handle features sure-grip Santoprene material, a finger guard with slip-preventing jimping, and a large integrated lanyard hole for attaching cordage or hanging when not in use.
A molded sheath keeps this monster of the marine world safe and secure when the filleting is done. So, you can enjoy your freshly caught meal with peace of mind.
Specifications
- Blade length: 9.05 inches
- CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
- Santoprene handle
- Finger guard with jimping for safety
- Integrated handle lanyard hole
MSRP: $260.00
