Captain's Pick 43 · Survival to Win
Benchmade Saddle Mountain Skinner 15002
CPM-S30V steel, stabilized wood handle, leather sheath on the belt — and Benchmade re-sharpens it to a factory edge free for the life of the knife.
See it on Amazon →What it is
The Benchmade Saddle Mountain Skinner 15002 is a fixed-blade hunting knife with CPM-S30V steel, a stabilized wood handle, and a leather sheath.
Why it's on my list
S30V holds an edge a long time, and Benchmade's LifeSharp service will re-sharpen it for the life of the knife.
Best for
Hunters and anyone who wants one good fixed-blade knife.
Captain's tip
Dry the blade after use and keep it out of the dishwasher.
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