Benchmade
Fishcrafter | Depth Blue Santoprene® | 5" Trailing point
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Quick Verdict
The Benchmade Fishcrafter 18030 is a purpose-built fishing knife featuring a 5-inch flexible MagnaCut trailing point blade and waterproof Santoprene handle. Its corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel and secure Axis Lock make it ideal for freshwater and saltwater angling, while the textured Santoprene grip ensures reliable control even when wet.
What We Like
- Premium MagnaCut blade steel with excellent corrosion resistance
- Waterproof Santoprene handle provides secure wet grip
- Flexible trailing point blade ideal for filleting small species
- Benchmade Axis Lock ensures secure blade deployment
- SelectEdge razor-sharp edge factory honed
Considerations
- Santoprene handle may lack premium feel compared to G10 or Micarta
- Fixed blade thickness not specified, flexibility may be excessive for some tasks
Overview
Built for anglers who demand precision and control on every cut, the Fishcrafter® 5” is tuned for small species like crappie, perch, and bluegill. Its flexible MagnaCut blade with a razor-sharp SelectEdge® powers through without hesitation. A textured Santoprene® handle in Depth Blue locks in grip, even when things get wet. Fast, accurate, and field-ready—this is your go-to for finesse with force.
Technical Specifications
7 specs Brand Benchmade
Category Knives
Weight --
Material Santoprene
Blade Steel MagnaCut
Blade Length 5mm
Blade Shape Trailing Point
Lock Type Axis Lock
Opening Type Flipper