Just showing off the grail knives I got the past few weeks!
First up is the 940DM! Definitely one of the most sought-after Benchmade 940's out there, and my personal favorite version of this famous knife. It's also my first Gold Class Benchmade.
Benchmade 940DM - #91 out of 100 June 24, 2004
"Designer: Warren Osborne; Thunderforged Damascus blade steel with dual thumb-stud openers; Thunderforged Damascus handle scales; stainless steel liners; Pewter finish carry-clip"
Next up is an even rarer knife! The 3300 Infidel Special Edition features a Damascus blade with "Special Edition" written on it and a regular 3300 handle/scales, unlike it's Gold Class counterpart, the 3300-81. I got this from a retired Benchmade manufacturing rep, who had won this as his prize for Top Salesman in a contest several years ago. I contacted Benchmade for more information on the knife, and they had a product service team do an investigation for me. They later told me that they were unable to find any info on it as it was never produced for the public, and that it must have been made solely for an internal sales contest. Definitely my rarest Benchmade knife.
UPDATE: I found out recently that there are only 11 of these. Each one uses a different Damascus pattern. Mine is the Devin Thomas Reptilian Damascus. Super rare indeed.
Last, but not least, is my signed Kershaw Leek 1660DAMCKT. Just got my first Leek through the mail this weekend, and decided to bring it with me to The Blade Show 2016 held in Atlanta, GA. Ran into the Leek's original designer at the show, the one-and-only knife maker Ken Onion, and got him to sign it! I am definitely treasuring this one, and it's one of my current favorites.
Alright, so those were my grail knives. What are yours?
Definitely doesn't have to be anything as expensive as some of these.
First up is the 940DM! Definitely one of the most sought-after Benchmade 940's out there, and my personal favorite version of this famous knife. It's also my first Gold Class Benchmade.
Benchmade 940DM - #91 out of 100 June 24, 2004
"Designer: Warren Osborne; Thunderforged Damascus blade steel with dual thumb-stud openers; Thunderforged Damascus handle scales; stainless steel liners; Pewter finish carry-clip"
Next up is an even rarer knife! The 3300 Infidel Special Edition features a Damascus blade with "Special Edition" written on it and a regular 3300 handle/scales, unlike it's Gold Class counterpart, the 3300-81. I got this from a retired Benchmade manufacturing rep, who had won this as his prize for Top Salesman in a contest several years ago. I contacted Benchmade for more information on the knife, and they had a product service team do an investigation for me. They later told me that they were unable to find any info on it as it was never produced for the public, and that it must have been made solely for an internal sales contest. Definitely my rarest Benchmade knife.
UPDATE: I found out recently that there are only 11 of these. Each one uses a different Damascus pattern. Mine is the Devin Thomas Reptilian Damascus. Super rare indeed.
Last, but not least, is my signed Kershaw Leek 1660DAMCKT. Just got my first Leek through the mail this weekend, and decided to bring it with me to The Blade Show 2016 held in Atlanta, GA. Ran into the Leek's original designer at the show, the one-and-only knife maker Ken Onion, and got him to sign it! I am definitely treasuring this one, and it's one of my current favorites.
Alright, so those were my grail knives. What are yours?
Definitely doesn't have to be anything as expensive as some of these.
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