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Benchmade 18060SBT-01 Adira Heavy Bait Folding Knife
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$260.00
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SKU: WX2*0745946
Overview
Built for anglers and marine-focused outings, this folding knife is designed to handle the kind of cutting tasks that come with bait prep, tangled line, and small fish processing. Its drop-point blade and partially serrated edge give it a practical mix of control and utility, while the Grivory handle is intended to provide grip in both wet and dry conditions. The AXIS lock supports secure, ambidextrous use, and the deep carry pocket clip keeps it ready without adding bulk. It suits hunters and outdoorsmen who want a folding knife that fits water-adjacent work as well as general camp use.
Why Hunters Choose the Benchmade
Cpm-magnacut Blade
Partially serrated edge for wet
Drop-point Profile
Handles tangled line, bait, and
Grivory Handle
Is designed for grip in
Axis Lock
Secure, ambidextrous folding operation
Deep Carry
Pocket clip supports discreet everyday
Key Features
- CPM-MagnaCut steel 3.88" drop-point blade with Cerakote Blue Titanium finish
- Partially serrated edge for cutting wet rope and tough lines
- Tempest Gray Grivory handle with blue PVD hardware and gray paracord lanyard
- AXIS lock mechanism for secure, ambidextrous operation
- Deep carry pocket clip with black oxide finish
- Designed for boating, fishing, cooking, camping, and marine use
Best Used For
- Anglers needing a folding knife for cutting tangled line, bait, and small fish.
- Boaters and marine users who want a water-class knife for saltwater environments.
- Campers seeking a compact folder for general cutting tasks around camp.
- Users who prefer secure, ambidextrous operation with a deep-carry pocket clip.
- Hunters and outdoorsmen wanting a rugged knife with wet- and dry-grip handling.
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Cerakote Blue Titanium |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3.88 in |
| Blade Shape | Drop-point |
| Blade Steel | CPM MagnaCut |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Edge Type | Partially serrated |
| Handle Material | Grivory |
| Hardware | Blue PVD hardware |
| Lanyard | Gray paracord lanyard |
| Lock Mechanism | AXIS lock |
| Pocket Clip | Deep carry pocket clip with black oxide finish |
| Sharpening Service | Lifesharp lifetime sharpening and maintenance |
| Warranty | Benchmade limited Lifetime Warranty |
Pros
- CPM-MagnaCut blade with partially serrated edge for wet rope and tough lines
- Drop-point profile handles tangled line, bait, and small fish tasks
- Grivory handle is designed for grip in wet and dry conditions
- AXIS lock offers secure, ambidextrous folding operation
- Deep carry pocket clip supports discreet everyday carry
- Made in the USA to Benchmade specs
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The 3.88" drop-point blade is paired with a partially serrated edge, so it favors mixed cutting tasks rather than a clean plain-edge profile.
- At $260, it sits in a premium price range, which may be more knife than needed for occasional bait, line, or camp use.
- The design is tuned for marine and wet-condition work, so buyers focused on dry-land hunting tasks may not need the water-class features.
- The deep carry pocket clip supports discreet carry, but the folding format still adds moving parts compared with a fixed-blade option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fishing knives
- Marine and boating knives
- Camping folding knives
- Partially serrated folding knives
Suggested Accessories
- Knife sheath
- Knife sharpener
- Paracord lanyard
- Pocket clip
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Benchmade 18060SBT-01 Adira Heavy Bait Folding Knife designed for?
It is described as part of Benchmade’s Water Class and is intended for boating, fishing, cooking, and camping. The long description also calls it suited to anglers and marine adventurers.
What blade steel does this knife use?
The product data lists CPM-MagnaCut steel.
Does the blade have a plain edge or a serrated edge?
The description says it has a partially serrated edge.
What handle material is listed for the Adira?
The handle is listed as Tempest Gray Grivory, with blue PVD hardware and a gray paracord lanyard.
What locking and carry features does it include?
It uses an AXIS lock mechanism for ambidextrous operation and has a deep carry pocket clip with a black oxide finish.