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Benchmade 15055 Bone Collector Lockback Folder
The 15055 folder is a scaled down version of the 15050 that Benchmade released in 2012. While the 15050 came in at 8.48 inches, the newer 15055 measures 6.54 inches overall.
The other notable difference between the two models is that the smaller knife is built without the front bolster of the 15050. Both knives come in a choice of green synthetic or cocobolo scales. Benchmade describes the green scales as micarta on the larger knife and G10 on the smaller model.
Here it is alongside the larger 15050
Specs for the 15055 as per the Benchmade website are:
Blade Length:2.89"
Blade Thickness:0.114"
Handle Thickness:0.450"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness:60-62HRC
Weight:3.65oz.
Overall Length:6.54"
Closed Length:3.65"
No sheath is supplied. A removable pocket clip is fitted for tip up, right hand carry only. The clip allows for deep pocket carry with the knife grip fully concealed.
Everything is well finished and the hollow ground blade was shaving sharp out of the box. Pivot tension is adjustable and at my preferred setting, there was no noticeable lateral play but some vertical play, though it wasn’t that bad.
This is a conventional lockback design with nail nick. There is no thumbstud or any type of fitting to support one handed opening. For those who live in places where authorities have determined that knives that can be opened with one hand are fundamentally more dangerous than those that require two hands, Benchmade’s new offering will be most welcome.
For reference, here is the knife alongside some better known models.
That's a full size Griptilian at top and a Buck 110 below.
Next pic compares it with the full size Grip and the Mini Grip
The weight of the knife is noticeable – this is no featherweight. There are full metal liners under the scales. The blade is chunky and maintains its thickness for most of its length as the comparison pic with the Mini Grip shows. The mini Grip tapers along most of its blade length while the 15055 is parallel for most of its length.
This new Benchmade lockback feels good in the hand and is well made from quality materials – I recommend that you have a look at one.
The 15055 folder is a scaled down version of the 15050 that Benchmade released in 2012. While the 15050 came in at 8.48 inches, the newer 15055 measures 6.54 inches overall.
The other notable difference between the two models is that the smaller knife is built without the front bolster of the 15050. Both knives come in a choice of green synthetic or cocobolo scales. Benchmade describes the green scales as micarta on the larger knife and G10 on the smaller model.
Here it is alongside the larger 15050
Specs for the 15055 as per the Benchmade website are:
Blade Length:2.89"
Blade Thickness:0.114"
Handle Thickness:0.450"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness:60-62HRC
Weight:3.65oz.
Overall Length:6.54"
Closed Length:3.65"
No sheath is supplied. A removable pocket clip is fitted for tip up, right hand carry only. The clip allows for deep pocket carry with the knife grip fully concealed.
Everything is well finished and the hollow ground blade was shaving sharp out of the box. Pivot tension is adjustable and at my preferred setting, there was no noticeable lateral play but some vertical play, though it wasn’t that bad.
This is a conventional lockback design with nail nick. There is no thumbstud or any type of fitting to support one handed opening. For those who live in places where authorities have determined that knives that can be opened with one hand are fundamentally more dangerous than those that require two hands, Benchmade’s new offering will be most welcome.
For reference, here is the knife alongside some better known models.
That's a full size Griptilian at top and a Buck 110 below.
Next pic compares it with the full size Grip and the Mini Grip
The weight of the knife is noticeable – this is no featherweight. There are full metal liners under the scales. The blade is chunky and maintains its thickness for most of its length as the comparison pic with the Mini Grip shows. The mini Grip tapers along most of its blade length while the 15055 is parallel for most of its length.
This new Benchmade lockback feels good in the hand and is well made from quality materials – I recommend that you have a look at one.
