The Benchmade North Fork is a compact folding knife designed to move comfortably between hunting duties, outdoor utility work and everyday carry. This 15032 configuration pairs a 2.97-inch drop-point blade with contoured, dark brown stabilized maple wood handles, giving the knife a traditional outdoor appearance while retaining Benchmade’s modern folding-knife construction. Orange hardware accents provide a distinctive contrast against the natural wood grain, and because wood grain varies, each handle can have its own individual character. The plain-edge blade is made from CPM-S30V stainless steel and finished in satin. Its drop-point profile offers a practical balance of tip control and cutting edge for detailed field tasks, general campsite work and routine cutting needs. Benchmade’s ambidextrous AXIS locking mechanism secures the blade in the open position and allows the knife to be operated from either side, making the North Fork suitable for right- or left-handed users. With an overall open length of 6.87 inches and a closed length of approximately 3.90 inches, it offers useful cutting capability without the bulk of a full-size hunting folder. The handle measures 0.53 inch thick for a substantial grip, while the complete knife weighs 3.82 ounces. This combination of compact dimensions, controlled blade shape and wood handle construction makes the North Fork well suited to hunters who want a smaller folding knife that can also serve as a refined everyday pocket tool. Manufactured in Oregon, USA, it reflects Benchmade’s Hunt Class focus on practical cutting tools intended for use in the field and beyond.
Specifications and Features:
- 2.97-inch plain-edge drop-point blade
- CPM-S30V stainless steel, 58-60 HRC
- Satin blade finish
- Dark brown stabilized maple wood handle
- Ambidextrous AXIS lock
- Orange hardware accents
- 6.87-inch overall length
- 3.90-inch closed length
- 0.114-inch blade thickness
- 0.53-inch handle thickness
- Product weight: 3.82 ounces
- Made in Oregon, USA
- Brand: Benchmade
- Series: North Fork
- Product Type: Folding Knife
- Manufacturer Part Number: 15032
- UPC: 610953207052
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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