Benchmade 909SBK AXIS Stryker II Tanto Folder Knife, 154CM Black Combo Blade

The Benchmade Stryker line-up stems from a long successful family heritage of knives that has bread automatic models, spring assist models and now folder models. The Benchmade AXIS Stryker II folder knives offer premium materials and rock-solid construction in a larger design. For starters, the textured G-10 handle scales offer a wide finger groove for a solid grip and the minor thumb ramp on the blade promotes maximum control--even on precision cuts. The patented Benchmade AXIS mechanism provides a solid lockup and fluid action thanks to the dual thumb stud design. This folder model, the 909SBK, features a tanto blade, that is partly serrated, in a black finish and the pocket clip is designed for tip up carry only but is eligible for left or right hand carry options. Made in the USA.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Blade Length: 3.57"
• Overall Length: 8.29"
• Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
• Blade Finish: Black
• Handle Length: 4.72"
• Handle Material: G-10
• Weight: 4.4 oz.

Benchmade 909SBK Stryker II Knife

The Benchmade 909SBK Stryker II knife has all the hallmarks of a great duty knife. The 154CM stainless steel blade has a tanto point and a combo edge. The black G10 handle scales give you a solid grip regardless of the environment.

BLADE

The 3.57” tanto blade has a partially serrated edge. The tanto point is going to give you extra strength at the tip and the blade has enough of an angle to it that it will perform admirably on piercing cuts—the most important point being that it gives you extra heavy strength for heavy piercing cuts. It performs well on slicing cuts and the combo edge will allow you to slice straps, ropes, and other materials with ease. The blade opens nice and smooth with either of the thumb studs. It has a BK black coat. Once open, the blade locks in place via the AXIS lock—which is one of the strongest locking systems on the market. This is important, because when you pull out your knife in the line of duty, the last thing you need is to be worried that it isn’t strong enough for the job. The 154CM stainless steel gives you a blade that will have serious corrosion resistance, good edge retention as well as high strength ratings. And when it comes time to sharpen the blade, it isn’t so hard of a steel that it makes the job nearly impossible—instead, 154CM takes a good edge with relative ease. I have a couple of 154CM knives and use both the Spyderco Sharpmaker as well as the Ken Onion WorkSharp and have had great results with both systems.

HANDLE

The 4.72” handle features black G10 scales on skeletonized liners for extra strength without adding too much weight. The G10 has extremely grippy texture. This gives you confidence in your grip even when the weather isn’t cooperating. The edges of the handle are all chamfered for a comfortable grip even when you are gripping extra hard on the handle. A single finger groove is moderately deep and allows your forefinger to keep a nice, solid control point on the handle. The spine has a small thumb ramp with some jimping on the handle liners that gives your thumb a perfect position especially when making heavy penetrating cuts. The handle has a right/left reversible tip up pocket clip. The handle also has a lanyard hole for alternate carry.

OTHER

The knife weighs 4.38 ounces which makes it an ideal every day carry knife. It isn’t so heavy that it is going to bog you down. Open, the knife measures 8.29” which makes it a mid sized knife. This is part of the Black Class of knives from Benchmade Knives. This means it is built and designed specifically for professionals where life and death situations are just part of their day.

OVERALL IMPRESSION

This is the perfect duty knife. Built in the USA to the high quality manufacturing standards you will always find on an Benchmade Knife, the Stryker II is a manual folder that I highly recommend for anyone who needs a knife they can depend on. Whether that means you are a professional who needs a knife that will perform when life is in the balance, or just someone looking for a great every day carry knife, the Benchmade 909SBK will do its duty while you do yours.