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Benchmade 18060 Adira Heavy Bait Folding Knife
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$250.00
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SKU: WX2*0740758
Overview
Built for anglers and other water-focused users, this folding knife is aimed at everyday carry with the added durability needed around fishing, boating, and camp tasks. Its drop-point blade is described for cutting tangled line and bait, and for scaling small fish, while the Grivory handle is intended to provide grip in both wet and dry conditions. The AXIS crossbar lock, reversible tip-up pocket clip, and orange thumb studs support practical use and quick access. It is a premium option for those who want a hard-use folder suited to corrosive environments without moving beyond its stated purpose.
Why Hunters Choose the Benchmade
Cpm-magnacut Steel
High toughness, wear resistance, and
3.88-inch Drop-point
Blade suits line cutting, bait
Grivory Handle
Grip in both wet and
Axis Crossbar
Lock adds secure folding knife
Reversible Tip-up
Pocket clip supports convenient carry
Key Features
- Benchmade Water Class folder built for boating, fishing, cooking, and camping use.
- CPM-MagnaCut steel with high toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
- 3.88-inch drop-point blade with stonewash finish.
- Grivory handle provides grip in wet and dry conditions.
- AXIS crossbar lock and reversible tip-up pocket clip.
- Orange thumb studs with washer pivot opening.
Best Used For
- For anglers needing a folding knife designed for hard-use fishing environments.
- For boaters and saltwater users seeking a no-rust blade in a compact folder.
- For campers wanting an EDC knife suited to bait, line, and small fish tasks.
- For hunters who prefer a wet-grip folder for general outdoor cutting chores.
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Stonewash |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3.88 in |
| Blade Shape | Drop-point |
| Blade Steel | CPM MagnaCut |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Handle Material | Grivory |
| Lock Type | AXIS crossbar lock |
| Opening Mechanism | Orange thumb studs with washer pivot opening |
| Pocket Clip | Reversible tip-up pocket clip |
| Warranty | Benchmade limited Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp lifetime sharpening and maintenance |
Pros
- CPM-MagnaCut steel offers high toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
- 3.88-inch drop-point blade suits line cutting, bait work, and small fish scaling.
- Grivory handle provides grip in both wet and dry conditions.
- AXIS crossbar lock adds secure folding knife operation.
- Reversible tip-up pocket clip supports convenient carry options.
- Includes Benchmade limited lifetime warranty and Lifesharp sharpening and maintenance.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as an EDC folder, so it brings a fishing-focused profile without being a dedicated fixed-blade bait knife.
- The 3.88" drop-point blade is versatile, but it is still a folding knife, so it may not suit users who prefer the added rigidity of a fixed blade for heavy bait work.
- The Grivory handle is intended to provide grip in wet and dry conditions, but it is still a synthetic scale handle rather than a more premium-feeling material.
- At $250, it sits in a higher-price segment, so the value depends on whether you need the Water Class and MagnaCut features for saltwater or hard-use fishing environments.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fishing knives
- EDC folding knives
- Saltwater-resistant knives
- Drop-point folding knives
Suggested Accessories
- Knife sheath
- Pocket clip
- Knife sharpener
- Cleaning cloth
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of fishing or boating use is the Adira designed for?
The long description says the Adira is an upgraded folder designed for EDC and hard-use fishing environments, and the Water Class line is intended for boating, fishing, cooking, and camping needs.
What blade steel does this knife use?
The product data lists CPM-MagnaCut steel. The short description describes MagnaCut as a material with high toughness, high wear resistance, and high corrosion-resistance.
Does the Adira have a blade shape suited to general utility work?
Yes. The long description identifies it as a drop-point blade, and notes it can cut tangled line and bait, as well as scale small fish.
What handle and locking features are listed?
The listed features include a Grivory scale handle, an AXIS crossbar lock, orange thumb studs, a washer pivot opening, and a reversible tip-up pocket clip.
Is this knife made in the USA, and does it include any service coverage?
The long description says it is made in the USA to Benchmade specs. It also lists Benchmade limited Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp lifetime sharpening and maintenance.