BM12200 Pardue / BMGrip

[Sure Shot Rick]

I have gotten the idea from reading posts, that the 440C used on Benchmade Grips, is unusually good. Either its the source of the steel or a proprietary treatment of the steel or both. I am only guessing. I am wondering if the 440C used on the less expensive 12200 Pardue NRA is as good? They are so less expensive than the Grips, I am wondering if they contracted out for manufacture? Can anyone enlighten me?

 

[Padawan]

To the best of my knowledge, the steel used in Benchmade's USA made knives is the same as that used in its Taiwanese knives.