Benchmade Professional Catalog 2009 - (Page 43) DAMASCUS A specially forged, layered steel made up of a variety of steels. It offers remarkable toughness and edge quality. for finishing, the surface layers or lines are exposed through an acid etch which creates a very unique visual effect. Used in special applications due to its inherent high cost and artistic nature. ZyTEL® A lightweight glass-filled nylon engineered for strength and durability. Widely used throughout the auto industry in engine-related components. Molded to form. KyDEX® A mixture of acrylic and PVC which offers outstanding impact and chemical resistance as well as fire retardancy. Widely used in the auto and aerospace industry. Molded or thermo-formed. BK1 ® CoATING A matte black coating that provides excellent corrosion protection exceeds the AsTM-117 spec for saltwater, and possesses higher scratch resistance. DELRIN ® A lightweight and durable engineered polymer with low-wear properties. Used throughout the auto industry. Molded to form. BP1 CoATING black Pearl (bP) is a PVD (physical vapor deposition) coating made up of Titanium Carbo-nitride (TiCn). It is a darker, near black, scratch-resistant coating with nice decorative qualities. vALoX® A reinforced resin with excellent stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability. Molded to form. CoMBoEDGE® It denotes our partial serration on the plain edge blade configuration. benchmade’s serration pattern offers ideal cutting ability for fibrous materials such as webbing, straps, netting, or rope. ANoDIZATIoN An electrochemical process used for adding color to titanium surfaces. A combination of chemical bath and electrical voltage level generates the desired color. A similar process is used for aluminum with the addition of a chemical coloring bath. HEAT-TREATMENT Over the years we have developed a “special recipe” for heat-treating our blade steels. This process maximizes the steel’s molecular structure for a custom toughness and benchmade superior performance. All steels may be created equally, but that is where it stops when it comes to benchmade. SANToPRENE® A thermoplastic elastomer which is molded to specification. It offers excellent flexibility with high tear strength and fatigue resistance. Resistance to many harsh chemicals. These features contribute to improved performance in a range of tough jobs. HANDLES CARBoN FIBER A contemporary, premium composite of thin strands of carbon tightly woven into various weave patterns, then set in resin, which is most commonly clear but can be color tinted. It offers great looks and is exceptionally strong for its minimal weight. LINERS 6AL 4v-TITANIUM Considered an exotic metal alloy (Titanium + 6% Aluminum + 4% Vanadium) with an excellent strength to weight ratio which offers exceptional performance in a knife. Titanium is corrosion resistant to natural elements as well as many industrial chemicals. MICARTA layers of linen cloths soaked in resin and pressured together. Most commonly used on more stylish knives due to its rich color finish qualities. 420J STAINLESS STEEL A common knife grade with low carbon, high chromium content steel which offers excellent bend toughness and wear ability. It offers excellent corrosion resistant characteristics as well. Also used in handles. 6061 T-6 ALUMINUM A nonferrous metal originally developed as a premium aircraft grade aluminum, it offers a solid handle form and function at a nominal weight. Most typically color anodized. SHEATHS BALLISTICS NyLoN A heavy duty woven nylon fabric originally developed for use in bullet proof vests and body armor. Offers great lightweight sheath durability. NoRyL GTX® A modern engineered plastic offering high-strength, minimal flex, and optimally lightweight properties. Molded to form. LEATHER A natural material dating back to man’s earliest beginnings in the knife world. It can be easily dyed and tooled for desired visual effect. Offers traditionally accepted levels of performance and design. G10 An extremely durable makeup of layers of fiberglass soaked in resin, then highly compressed and baked. Impervious to moisture or liquid and physically stable under climate change. Most commonly black, but is available in various colors too. Th e following a re re gi ste re d tra de ma rk s of their re spec tive com pa nie s: Delrin ® , e .I. d u Pont de n e mour s & Comp a ny; Zy tel ® , e .I. d u Pont d e n e m our s & Com p a ny; kydex ® , k le e rdex Compa ny; nor yl gT X ® , ge ne ral elec tric Com pa ny; Valox ® , ge ne ral ele c tric Com p a ny; Xyla n ® , W hit ford Worldwid e Corp oration; k raton ® , k raton Polyme r s Compa ny; s a ntopre m e ® , Adva nce d ela stom e r syste m s BENCHMADE KNIFE CO. 43
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