For those weekend camping trips, you’re going to want this purpose-built knife in your back pocket. The Benchmade 317-1 WEEKENDER takes everything that makes a folding knife so practical and versatile, and tailors it specifically to use in the great outdoors.
The blade is just under 3 inches long with a clip point that is perfect for gutting fish, prepping meat, skinning game, and whittling kindling, and it’s forged from ultra-tough CPM-S30V steel. The contoured Micarta handle will stay securely in your hands even when wet or muddy, and you’ll find it’s just a beautifully reliable knife capable of handling all your camping tasks with ease.
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For those weekend camping trips, you’re going to want this purpose-built knife in your back pocket. The Benchmade 317-1 WEEKENDER takes everything that makes a folding knife so practical and versatile, and tailors it specifically to use in the great outdoors.
The blade is just under 3 inches long with a clip point that is perfect for gutting fish, prepping meat, skinning game, and whittling kindling, and it’s forged from ultra-tough CPM-S30V steel. The contoured Micarta handle will stay securely in your hands even when wet or muddy, and you’ll find it’s just a beautifully reliable knife capable of handling all your camping tasks with ease.