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Calvin Bueltel

A Review of the Benchmade 15500 Meatcrafter Knife

I finally got my hands on the elusive Meatcrafter knife. I have been using Benchmade knives for several years – started with the Hidden Canyon Hunter, then the Crooked River, and lastly the Altitude.  Each one was well designed, and have been an indispensable part of my kill kit at

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Brett Bueltel

Benchmade 15400 Pardue Hunter Review

This spring at the 2018 ATA Show, Benchmade released the new 15400 Pardue Hunter.  The 15400 Pardue Hunter is the first custom collaboration knife in the HUNT line of knives for Benchmade.  Since you are reading this article, I’m fairly certain you’ve heard about the Benchmade brand of knives, and if

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Calvin Bueltel

2018 ATA Show – Benchmade Knife Company

Benchmade released several exciting, new knives in their Hunt lineup this year at the 2018 ATA Show.  Some were improvements on fan-favorites, while others were hybrids to fill gaps between existing platforms.  My two favorite were the skeletonized knives, the 152000RG Altitude and 15200DLC Altitude. At 1.67oz, these were destined

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Rich Peace

2017 ATA Show – Benchmade Knife Company

Over the years we have grown accustomed to seeing the many great offerings from the HUNT. series of knives by Benchmade, but this year Benchmade elected not to release any new HUNT. knives.  However, that did not mean Benchmade had nothing new to offer to its customers. From the Blue Class

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Rich Peace

Benchmade Hunt – Small Summit Lake

When it comes to choosing a pocket knife, there is no shortage of styles and sizes to pick from.  Benchmade has a wide selection that varies in locking mechanisms, grip materials, blade steel type, etc., but it’s safe to assume that every last knife they produce is top-notch quality.  When it comes

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Jordan Budd

2016 Backcountry Gear List – WY Mule Deer

One of my favorite things to do as the seasons approach and the hunt preparations begin is to look through gear lists on forums like Rokslide and Archery Talk. It’s so fun to see what other “kits” look like and is also a great way to get new ideas for gear junkies like

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Rich Peace

Benchmade Hunt – Nestucca Cleaver

The Nestucca Cleaver is definitely a unique looking knife.  Similar in design to an Inuit Ulu, the Nestucca was made to be a versatile, all-purpose knife.  The Nestucca is a true piece of art with its unconventional hatchet like design, satin blade and skillfully sculpted orange scales.  The true beauty of this knife

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Rich Peace

2016 NWTF Convention Highlights

A 4 1/2 hour drive home to Ohio from Nashville, TN, that turned into a 12+ hour drive thanks to the afternoon snow storm, gave me plenty of time to reflect on my experiences at the 2016 NWTF Convention.  If you’ve read my NWTF Overview articles in the past (2014 or

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Brett Bueltel

Benchmade HUNT Knives – Steep Country Review

If you are in the market for a new hunting knife, you’ll soon find out there are numerous offerings from several manufacturers all with differing material types, sizes, and of course, price points.  The choices can be overwhelming.  In reality, just about any knife will get the job done –

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Rich Peace

Hunt by Benchmade – Steep Country and Saddle Mountain Skinner

If you were to have a conversation with your fellow outdoor enthusiasts concerning who make the best knives in the world, it would not take long for someone to mention the name Benchmade.   Over the years, Benchmade has been the standard by which all knives are measured. Already having a stronghold

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My Wyoming High

I grew up being very fortunate to hunt my family’s private ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Being a subscriber to the big western magazine company’s like Eastman’s and Western Hunter, where DIY hunts on public land are the main focus. I’ve always loved the mountains and have wanted to

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Brett Bueltel

Benchmade introduces new HUNT lineup of knives

Anyone familiar with knives knows that the Benchmade brand is synonymous with a strong, sharp, dependable knife made of premium blade steel.  The newly released HUNT line of knives by Benchmade is no exception.  The Benchmade HUNT line was designed specifically for the hunter requiring the most out of their

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