Hunting Knives: reliability and durability in the wild

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private individual, previously purchased
* Conditions: in like-new condition
* Available on the market: No longer available
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: /
* Sheath: hand-made leather in good condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: No
* Checked and Certified by our internal laboratory

Intended use: collection/sports

Type of production: Handcrafted
Blade production: Cambodia
Blade: mirror-finish DNH7 carbon steel
Blade treatment: brut de forge
Handle: wood and horn
Blade length: approx. 120mm.
Blade thickness: approx. 5.5mm.
Total length: approx. 250mm.
Balance: -
Weight: approx. 228g.
Lock: 1.5cm set back
Sheath: Handcrafted leather
Notes: -

Citadel Knives and Swords is a sword and knife manufacturer based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Despite the country's reputation as an exotic and remote location, the company is easily accessible, located close to the city's international airport. The workshop is modest but houses an impressive range of high-quality Japanese swords and knives.

Founded by Dominique Eluere in the 1990s, Citadel has combined the expertise of French and local craftsmen to produce blades that rival the best in the world. Eluere began by training Cambodian blacksmiths to make French table knives, later evolving into the production of Japanese swords.

The quality of Citadel swords is world renowned, thanks to the use of traditional Japanese techniques and a meticulous manufacturing process. Each katana is heat treated, creating a blade with varying hardness along the edge and spine, a hallmark of true katanas. The hilt is fully encased in high-quality stingray leather, a rarity compared to common panels.

Attention to detail extends to every element, with every component custom-made for each blade. This includes the tsuba (sword guard) and habaki (blade collar), both of which are hand-crafted and fitted, ensuring perfect fit and functionality.

In addition to katanas, Citadel also produces European swords and knives, maintaining the same philosophy of quality and functionality. Production is artisanal, with particular attention to polishing and finishing, often done by hand with sandpaper and whetstones.

Citadel is proud of its Cambodian roots, with local workers looking up to Eluere as a father figure and deeply involved in maintaining the company's high standards.

In short, Citadel Knives and Swords represents a perfect fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, offering products that are truly functional works of art. These tools, while expensive, represent an investment in quality and craftsmanship that is hard to match.

The Flyway has proven to be the ultimate fixed blade for offshore game and waterfowl. The 15700-01 offers the ultimate in edge retention thanks to CPM-S90V steel, which will keep you in the field well into the season. To change things up even further, the ergonomic handle now includes OD green G10 gauntlets with orange rings for visibility, while the orange Boltaron sheath is perfect for attaching to a chest rig or stuffing into a backpack.

Intended Use: Hunting/Light Utility

Production Type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-S90V stainless steel (59/61HRC)
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: G10
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Total length: 177mm.
Weight: 58.5g.
Sheath: Boltaron
Packaging: Cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Notes: -

For the big game hunter who tracks their prey through the woods, every gram counts. Try the brand new 15600-01, an ultra-lightweight fixed blade knife designed to process large animals.

Building on the ergonomics of the 15600 model, the 15600-01 features an OD Green G10 handle that fits well in the hand and a reliable CPM-S30V stainless steel.

Intended use: Hunting / Light Utility

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: in CPM-S30V stainless steel (58-60)
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: G10 Green
Blade length: 116mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Total length: 2.28mm.
Weight: 45g.
Sheath: kydex
Packaging: Cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Notes: -

For the big game hunter who stalks prey through the forest, every gram counts. Try the brand new 15600OR Raghorn ™ ️, an ultralight fixed blade knife made for working large animals.

This lightweight hunting knife bares ultra sharp 14 degree CPM-CruWear®️ steel for exceptional cutting performance with high edge life. Cerakote®️ high visibility orange and lightweight carbon fiber add to an uncompromising hunting knife, ready and perfectly suited for any hunting use.

Intended use: Hunting / Light Utility

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-CruWear® carbon steel (63-65)
Blade finish: Cerakote®️ orange
Handle: Carbon Fiber
Blade length: 116mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Total length: 2.28mm.
Weight: 22.5g.
Sheath: kydex
Packaging: Cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Note: -

Game and waterfowl require a fixed scalpel-like blade and the all-new 15700 Flyway™️ is the right tool for the job. With the right length of blade in CPM-154, featuring SelectEdge with 14-degree penetrating sharpening, this knife is perfect for working your game. The solid, stable orange G10 handle boasts perfect ergonomics, while the two-tone Boltaron sheath makes it easy to slip into your backpack for river or creek trips. With surgical precision and efficient design, the 15700 Flyway™️ is the small game hunter's new best friend.

Intended Use: Hunting/Light Utility

Production Type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-154CM (58/61HRC)
Blade finish: Satin finish
Handle: G10
Blade length: 68mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Total length: 177mm.
Weight: 58.5g.
Sheath: kydex
Packaging: cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Notes: -