Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert
There are many ways you could describe the Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert, but elegant and refined, perhaps surprisingly, might come to mind first. This knife looks and, in many ways is, an incredibly well engineered tool for bushcraft. Take the best of modern knife design and technology and apply it to some of the most basic human survival skills and you have the Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert.
Specs
| Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert | |
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| 9.2 inches | |
| 4.43 inches | |
| CPM S30V stainless | |
| 58-60 | |
| Full Tang | |
| Flat | |
| .164 inches | |
| Drop Point | |
| Stonewash | |
| molded G-10 | |
| flared titanium tubing | |
| Brushed Full-Grain Buckskin Leather w/ D-Ring, Flint Rod Loop and Retention Strap | |
| Nonce | |
| USA | |
| Titanium tubing can be used as lashing points | |
| ~$170 | |
| Benchmade Bushcrafter Knife |
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The Pros:
Incredible performance and ergonomics. Benchmade has no interest in making crap, and it’s demonstrated in this knife too. This is absolutely a knife you can rely on because Benchmade has included every single bell and whistle in terms of materials while maintaining the type of simplicity characteristic of a bushcraft knife.
I personally love the buckskin sheath, and it’s a stark departure from a lot of popular bushcraft knives that are kydex’d up. It’s a classic design with room for a ferro rod, and it fits like a glove. So often the sheath is the last thought in a production knife, but I see it as an essential piece, and have passed on great knives simply because of the sheath. However, if you’re not a fan of synthetic material like the G-10 handle scales, Benchmade makes it up in the use of a handsome and functional buckskin sheath.
The Cons:
Whew! Did you see that price tag? Wow…
This is on the highest edge of every day carry type of bushcrafting equipment, and you’re nudging into custom knife territory with the Bushcrafter. But, I’d say that if you ever did order a custom using this type of material, it could easily cost you twice the amount. So, if it’s material and engineering that’s important to you, then you may be able to justify the lift.
The Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert is not an inexpensive knife and, accordingly, the materials used to manufacture this knife, and the ways that they are combined, are very impressive. From the steel to the handle, everything about it is meant to stand up to rugged abuse and provide safe, fine control over what you’re doing at the same time.
The knife has a total length of 9.2”. The blade takes up 4.43 inches of that total length and is provided with a beautiful drop point. Anyone with a Benchmade paid for it and even the look of this knife probably makes people who paid for it glad they did.
Check out the torture tests – they’re incredible
What’s good about this knife is far beyond what’s on the surface, however. That 4.43” of steel is made out of S30V stainless, a blade material that goes off the beaten path in terms of what’s normally used in bushcraft knives but that makes a very good choice, indeed.
S30V is a great cutlery steel. It has excellent wear resistance and is very tough. It takes a wicked edge and is widely regarded for its ability to perform well in many different roles. It has a hardness of 58-60 on the Rockwell scale, easily making it competitive with all of the best bushcraft knives out there.
The S30V stainless may throw you off for a second, but don’t be put off at all by using a stainless as your bushcraft knife steel. It definitely has its advantages and Benchmade wouldn’t be likely to put their name on something that wasn’t up to the highest standards, of course.
The Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert has a green, G-10 handle that gives a very modern look to it. The sheath comes complete with a retainer for a fire starter. It also has a D-ring on it and is made of brushed buckskin. This knife sells for over $150, so it’s nice to see that Benchmade took the time to make sure that even the sheath was designed to be durable and attractive.
What Is the Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert Good For?
The Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert isn’t a knife that you buy for your first bushcraft adventure, unless you’re flush with cash. This is a pricey knife, but you’re paying for more than a name here. This knife is engineered from the ground up to be great for what it’s built for. From the perfect sweep of the handle to the sheath that comes designed for bushcraft enthusiasts with its extra slot for a firestarter, this is a purpose built blade. It’s best used by those who love bushcraft and who are skilled enough that a less sophisticated tool may actually hold them back a bit.
This knife is one that you’ll want to see before you buy it, simply because of the price. It’s so well made, however, that there really aren’t any outdoors applications for which it cannot be recommended. Whether you’re just going out camping for a few days or are planning to spend some serious time in the wilderness cultivating your skills, this knife can keep up with you.
Benchmade
Benchmade is a USA company that has one of the best reputations in the knife business. Their knives are high-end tools and they are typically priced accordingly. The company has grown over the years, largely on its reputation and, in doing so, rather proved that people are willing to pay a bit more to get something that is of the highest quality. The company has many different knife designs on the market, including designs made for very rugged applications and even for military use. For anyone who is serious about the outdoors, their knives are worth trying out, as they do offer a very high level of performance.
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Here’s what people are saying about the Benchmade Bushcrafter Sibert
This Benchmade Bushcrafter is everything I hoped for in a serious outdoor knife.
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