The Benchmade 570 Manual Presidio II 1801 is getting dressed up in Limited Edition fashion for 2018. Upgraded materials include a Partially Serrated cutting edge Black Coated modified drop-point blade built of CPM-S30V. Join that with exclusive Rustic Camo colorway hardcoat anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum handle scales with heavy, machined grooves for improved traction. The 570 Manual Presidio II is a mid-sized folder built to uncompromising specifications for hard use in the field.
The high performance part serrated blade is made from CPM S30V for exceptional wear and corrosion resistance. The high height saber grind makes the blade very strong without sacrificing slicing performance and a nearly full length swedge enhances the piercing capabilities of this knife over a traditional saber grind. Blackout coating creates a non-reflective tactical advantage and looks great with the handle art.
Handle:
Made with machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum handle scales attached to rigid, black-coated steel liners, the 570 is a substantial folder. Benchmade has upped the anodizing ante with an exclusive rustic colorway that sneaks their legendary logo in here and there. Add to this framework the robust, ambidextrous AXIS lock system and you have a folder that is easy to operate and highly reliable. The aluminum scales have a milled groove pattern that gives the knife a high level of security in the hand even in adverse conditions. Top it off with black stainless steel barrel spacers for a finishing touch Benchmade-style.
CPM-S30V:
A martensitic, powdered stainless steel with high levels of wear and corrosion resistance. Its chemistry promotes the formation and even distribution of vanadium carbides, which are harder and more effective at cutting than chromium carbides. This gives it a very refined grain, further improving the sharpness and toughness. S30V is a great, all around steel with high levels of performance.