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Saturday, August 21, 2021

BENCHMADE MEATCRAFTER


A sharp knife is a safe knife, so the saying goes. As some of you may know I collect Buck knives and custom kitchen knives. I recently purchased a Benchmade Meatcrafter knife. This knife will be used in the kitchen as a type of filet knife. It is described as a hybrid hunting knife and comes with a plastic sheath. My hunting is done at Safeway and this knife will never leave the kitchen . The blade steel is CPM-154 and has a patented "Select Edge" technology. What is "Select Edge"? A good question and the information I can find it is sharpened at a 14 degree angle. Most kitchen knives are sharpened to a 17-20 degree angle.
  This is not an endorsement for this knife. Time will tell how it will hold up in the kitchen. It has a pretty steep price tag of 150 dollars. Why did I even buy it? My friend owns a knife shop in Oakland California and highly recommends Benchmade knives. (Disclaimer; he is a Benchmade Dealer). My present filet knife has been sharpened so much it was time to replace. Benchmade offers a free lifetime sharpening service if you want to pay the postage. I do like knives.


 

6 comments:

Zio said...

Nice purchase! If you're used to using 440C or S30V I think you'll like the CPM 154 steel as it holds its edge better than either and is less prone to chipping.

Zio said...

Nice purchase! If you're used to using 440C or S30V I think you'll like the CPM 154 steel as it holds its edge better than either and is less prone to chipping.

Chilebrown said...

Zio, I think the CPM -154 should hold an edge pretty well. I am curious how hard it will be to sharpen later on. I do use a hone after and before each use. Benchmade does offer this model with S45V but at double the price.

Zio said...

Are you still cooking much Chiliebrown?
I recall an epic post where you cooked a chateaubriand directly in the fire. Pure nerve and brilliance.

Chilebrown said...

Zio, I cook almost everyday. I have not been as committed to Mad Meat Genius as in the past. I do have a handful of faithful readers such as yourself and I appreciate that. I do remember the Caveman cook and it was one to remember. Thanks.

Zio said...

I'm happy to know you're still keeping the faith friend. All is still right in the world 😊