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product_id: 26725723
title: "Benchmade Crooked River Hunting Knife, S30V Steel Blade (15080-2)"
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price: "R12693"
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reviews_count: 12
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# Stabilized wood handle, weatherproof & durable AXIS locking mechanism for secure, smooth use 4-inch CPM-S30V steel blade Benchmade Crooked River Hunting Knife, S30V Steel Blade (15080-2)

**Brand:** benchmade
**Price:** R12693
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Own the wild with precision and style — the Crooked River never quits.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Benchmade Crooked River Hunting Knife, S30V Steel Blade (15080-2) by benchmade
- **How much does it cost?** R12693 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/26725723-benchmade-crooked-river-hunting-knife-s30v-steel-blade-15080-2)

## Best For

- benchmade enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted benchmade brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged Elegance:** Stabilized wood handle combines natural beauty with unmatched durability against the elements.
- • **Effortless Safety:** AXIS locking mechanism ensures smooth, secure blade deployment and closure every time.
- • **Precision Edge Mastery:** CPM-S30V steel blade delivers razor-sharp, long-lasting cuts for every hunting challenge.
- • **Lifetime Edge Guarantee:** Benchmade’s LifeSharp service keeps your knife factory-sharp for life—never settle for dull.
- • **Versatile Carry & Control:** Reversible split arrow clip and lanyard hole offer customizable, on-the-go convenience.

## Overview

The Benchmade Crooked River Hunting Knife features a 4-inch CPM-S30V steel clip-point blade renowned for superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its stabilized wood handle is engineered for durability in harsh environments, paired with the patented AXIS locking mechanism for safe, smooth operation. Made in Oregon, this knife comes with Benchmade’s lifetime LifeSharp service, ensuring your blade stays factory-sharp forever. Ideal for hunters and outdoor professionals seeking a reliable, stylish tool that performs in any field condition.

## Description

desertcart.com: Benchmade Crooked River Hunting Knife, S30V Steel Blade (15080-2) | Dark Brown Wood handle with black bolster, Clip-Point blade : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Great (extra) large folder, minor issues - This was my first axis lock knife, and definitely one of the highest quality folders I own. The good: It looks fantastic with the wood and aluminum, part modern part traditional. The orange ring around pivot is actually a nice touch, but if you custom order from benchmade you can change that (I think brass would look awesome). Knife came wicked sharp, shaving no problem and slicing through paper like there is nothing there. Really is the sharpest factory edge, just barely nicked my palm when flicking closed and it drew blood. Knife feels great in the hand and isn't tooo big in the pocket, feels smaller than it is loose or clipped. Very smooth open and close. (has break-in period) Nice weight. Nice blade length, fairly large but that pretty obvious, its a big 4 inch chunk of s30v. On the topic of s30v, it is fantastic. Not horrible to sharpen and holds a great edge. If you think its not a good enough steel then you should shut the f*** up because it really is a great steel. In your beloved folding knife life or death hardcore survival situation, how much better will your M390 blade perform compared to a s30v blade? The bad: I have average size hands and it is too big for me. The axis lock is hard to disengage properly because of the way I have to hold it. The axis lock also came very stiff, left deep imprint in my thumb after messing around with it. Opening and closing a bunch fixed that a little bit The orange G 10 backspacer is a little out of place, it just doesn't look quite right on the knife. It still looks great, and I suppose it could help you find the knife if you drop it, but I doubt it. It has a little bit of "jimping" that is really just some grooves that do nothing, but not a big deal. Only other problem is the infamous benchmade quality control that everyone blows out of proportion. Yes it should be damn near perfect when your spending $200 for a pocket knife, but thats clearly not the way it is. If the possibility of a minor defect that doesn't affect the way it performs or how fun it is to mess around with the axis lock, then so be it... Everything on the knife is perfect except the grind lines, they just are not even. picture doesn't show it too well, but they are pretty far off. Again, this isnt a big deal, still an awesome knife that cuts great. This really is a massive folder. There is just something about it that makes it feel even bigger than other large folders, I have a picture of it next to the CRKT fossil that shows that. I really dont know what it is, but it just feels massive, not necessarily in a bad way. Handle is just really big. If you have large hands, this is a great folder. I love it, but its just too big for me so i will probably end up selling it and buying the mini crooked river.
Review: Solid all around - This is a really nice looking knife, I'm not big on the color orange, however given the price verse custom making one on benchmades website to get rid of the orange I felt this was the way to go. After using it now for a couple weeks the blade is holding up fine, its not much of a slicer, the blade is big and the edge is pretty big so it's meant for hard use and cutting thick things. I find I need a lot of pressure behind it when I am cutting things like rubber hoses or cardboard. The tip of the knife is fantastic it is a great knife if you like to pierce and than cut. As far as quality control the knife I received was dead center, no play side to side or forward to back. There was two little blemishes which you can see in the photo, the scales on one of the handles is not flush so it has a little lip that catches my hand and pants sometimes. The second being a weird line on the scale that looks like a crack even though it's not. I read a lot of other reviews where people said the blade is too big for every day carry, and for me while it is on the bigger side this knife is actually pleasant to use for EDC as I have not hit any limits of what I could not cut. If you like to have a box opener/zip-tie cutter I think this is the wrong knife for you as it's not a fine edge that is super sharp. This is definitely more of an everyday use knife for multipurpose that you can beat up.

## Features

- BUILT FOR THE HUNT: Simplicity and style meets unmatched function, no matter the application; An ideal hunting knife capable of countless tasks in the field.
- CPM-S30V STEEL: For first-rate edge retention and corrosion resistance; Clip-point construction for easily controlled cuts. Factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
- STABILIZED WOOD HANDLE: Is made from a durable composite material that's been backfilled with resin; Stands up to a range of harsh elements and environments; Stronger than natural wood.
- AXIS LOCKING MECHANISM: Ensures safety and a smooth open and easy close; Reversible split arrow clip; Lanyard hole for versatile carry options.
- YOURS, FOR LIFE: Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife. Benchmade LifeSharp services includes cleaning, oiling, adjustments, and re-sharpening.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BUWW4WS |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #278,944 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #449 in Folding Hunting Knives #3,466 in Camping Knives & Tools |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge |
| Blade Length | 4 inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Type | Fixed Blade |
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Brand Name | Benchmade |
| Color | Wood Stabilized Wood- Clip-point |
| Customer Package Type | Tamper-Evident, Cushioned, and Reinforced Shipping Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 502 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00610953147952 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Item Length | 9.3 inches |
| Item Shape | Folding |
| Item Type Name | Benchmade - Crooked River 15085-2 EDC Manual Open Hunting Knife Made in USA, Clip-Point Blade, Plain Edge, Satin Finish, Wood Handle |
| Item Weight | 5.41 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Benchmade |
| Model Name | Crooked River |
| Model Number | 15080-2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 15080-2 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 4" |
| Special Feature | Benchmade Knife |
| Special Features | Benchmade Knife |
| Style | Crooked River |
| Theme | Butterfly |
| UPC | 610953147952 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Benchmade
- **Color:** Wood Stabilized Wood- Clip-point
- **Handle Material:** Wood
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Model Name:** Crooked River
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hiking
- **Special Feature:** Benchmade Knife
- **Style:** Crooked River

## Images

![Benchmade Crooked River Hunting Knife, S30V Steel Blade (15080-2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61odHUwkKHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great (extra) large folder, minor issues
*by U***N on October 26, 2019*

This was my first axis lock knife, and definitely one of the highest quality folders I own. The good: It looks fantastic with the wood and aluminum, part modern part traditional. The orange ring around pivot is actually a nice touch, but if you custom order from benchmade you can change that (I think brass would look awesome). Knife came wicked sharp, shaving no problem and slicing through paper like there is nothing there. Really is the sharpest factory edge, just barely nicked my palm when flicking closed and it drew blood. Knife feels great in the hand and isn't tooo big in the pocket, feels smaller than it is loose or clipped. Very smooth open and close. (has break-in period) Nice weight. Nice blade length, fairly large but that pretty obvious, its a big 4 inch chunk of s30v. On the topic of s30v, it is fantastic. Not horrible to sharpen and holds a great edge. If you think its not a good enough steel then you should shut the f*** up because it really is a great steel. In your beloved folding knife life or death hardcore survival situation, how much better will your M390 blade perform compared to a s30v blade? The bad: I have average size hands and it is too big for me. The axis lock is hard to disengage properly because of the way I have to hold it. The axis lock also came very stiff, left deep imprint in my thumb after messing around with it. Opening and closing a bunch fixed that a little bit The orange G 10 backspacer is a little out of place, it just doesn't look quite right on the knife. It still looks great, and I suppose it could help you find the knife if you drop it, but I doubt it. It has a little bit of "jimping" that is really just some grooves that do nothing, but not a big deal. Only other problem is the infamous benchmade quality control that everyone blows out of proportion. Yes it should be damn near perfect when your spending $200 for a pocket knife, but thats clearly not the way it is. If the possibility of a minor defect that doesn't affect the way it performs or how fun it is to mess around with the axis lock, then so be it... Everything on the knife is perfect except the grind lines, they just are not even. picture doesn't show it too well, but they are pretty far off. Again, this isnt a big deal, still an awesome knife that cuts great. This really is a massive folder. There is just something about it that makes it feel even bigger than other large folders, I have a picture of it next to the CRKT fossil that shows that. I really dont know what it is, but it just feels massive, not necessarily in a bad way. Handle is just really big. If you have large hands, this is a great folder. I love it, but its just too big for me so i will probably end up selling it and buying the mini crooked river.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid all around
*by N***4 on July 29, 2020*

This is a really nice looking knife, I'm not big on the color orange, however given the price verse custom making one on benchmades website to get rid of the orange I felt this was the way to go. After using it now for a couple weeks the blade is holding up fine, its not much of a slicer, the blade is big and the edge is pretty big so it's meant for hard use and cutting thick things. I find I need a lot of pressure behind it when I am cutting things like rubber hoses or cardboard. The tip of the knife is fantastic it is a great knife if you like to pierce and than cut. As far as quality control the knife I received was dead center, no play side to side or forward to back. There was two little blemishes which you can see in the photo, the scales on one of the handles is not flush so it has a little lip that catches my hand and pants sometimes. The second being a weird line on the scale that looks like a crack even though it's not. I read a lot of other reviews where people said the blade is too big for every day carry, and for me while it is on the bigger side this knife is actually pleasant to use for EDC as I have not hit any limits of what I could not cut. If you like to have a box opener/zip-tie cutter I think this is the wrong knife for you as it's not a fine edge that is super sharp. This is definitely more of an everyday use knife for multipurpose that you can beat up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous knife
*by T***P on September 29, 2017*

This is my first Benchmade. Honestly this is my first folding knife of any level of quality. I've had this now for several weeks and use it every day. Upon first arrival it was a bit tight on the deployment and every now and again the Axis lock would get a bit stuck, but once broken in it's smooth as butter. Very easy to open and close with one hand. Still absolutely no play, and still has an excellent edge after a fair amount of abuse, so it's safe to say S30V steel holds up to its reputation. The construction of the knife is superb. I was afraid the wood would deteriorate, scratch, or at least pick up on the scents of my workplace (cook here, your clothes can get pretty fragrant,) but nope, still like new after a good while. The blade is nice and long as is the handle: it's Benchmade's biggest folder after all. It's also a bit heavier than most knives but for me it's not a problem. Just keep in mind that if you're looking for something light and discreet this might not be it. I love the orange trim and the overall aesthetic of the knife. The pictures are 100% accurate. I'll state again that I recieved this blade with absolutely zero play, nothing shakes around. The factory bevel is a tiny bit off but it doesn't effect the performance at all. I couldn't be more satisfied with this blade. Highly recommended.

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