Benchmade Model 42
Overview
The Benchmade Model 42 is a highly revered grey Balisong created in the United States, produced during the year 2000-2009. It originates from the American company Benchmade's 40 series lineup of Balisongs.
Description
Handle
The Benchmade 42 features a 142mm long non-magnetic Titanium handle, with a latch and holes for grip.
Blade
The blade of the Benchmade 42 is made out of 154CM high grade stainless-steel, and achieves a hardness rating of approx. HRC 58-60. It features a Satin finish and is 95mm long. The blade design is grinded flat with a Spear Point style.
The length of the blade is approx. 95mm and 3mm thick.
Balance
The Benchmade Model 42 is 4.5 grams per cubic centimetre.
Hardware
The Benchmade 42 only uses Washers. Despite this it was one of the best flipping Balisongs of it's time. Now very much outclassed by modern Balisongs.
History
Trivia
The Benchmade Model 42 is undoubtedly the most famous and recognizable Balisong in the world.