Knife - Essential Tool for Camping, Outdoor Adventure and collection

KNIFE ACQUIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like New
* Commercial Availability: No - Discontinued
* Sharpening: Original Factory Edge
* Marks on Blade: None
* Marks on Handle: None
* Box: Original, in like-new condition
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranty Documents: Benchmade certificates
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Benchmade Foray 698-181 Gold Class is one of the most prestigious interpretations of the compact Foray, produced by Benchmade as a Limited Edition from the Gold Class series, the line dedicated to the most exclusive models in the American manufacturer's production.

Gold Class represents the pinnacle of the Benchmade philosophy: selected models are reinterpreted using premium materials, special machining and superior finishes, transforming a production knife into an object primarily intended for collecting.

The 698-181 combines a spectacular stainless Damasteel blade with Loki pattern with a handle made of marbled carbon fiber with mother-of-pearl inlays, creating a striking contrast between technical materials and natural details that makes each example visually distinctive.

One of the most sought-after versions of the Benchmade Foray

The Foray was conceived as a compact and elegant folder, characterized by balanced proportions and Benchmade's renowned AXIS Lock mechanism.

In the 698-181 Gold Class version, the technical foundation of the model is elevated through significantly more refined materials: Damasteel, marbled carbon fiber, mother of pearl, dark-finished components and anodized details.

The result is a knife that retains dimensions perfectly suited to EDC use, but whose materials, rarity and positioning place it primarily in the world of Benchmade collecting.

Loki Damasteel Blade

The blade measures approximately 82 mm and is made from stainless Damasteel with Loki pattern, with a declared hardness of approximately 58-60 HRC.

Damasteel is produced through the processing of different stainless steels using advanced metallurgical techniques that create the characteristic layered pattern visible across the blade surface.

The Loki pattern used on this version creates a particularly pronounced design and makes every blade slightly different from an aesthetic point of view.

The drop-point profile also preserves the functional character of the original Foray, offering a versatile and well-balanced geometry.

Marbled Carbon Fiber and Mother of Pearl

The handle uses marbled carbon fiber, a lightweight and structurally strong material characterized by an irregular, three-dimensional texture.

The handle scales incorporate mother-of-pearl inlays, producing different reflections and shades depending on the lighting and viewing angle. Historical specifications for this model identify these inlays as Black Lip Mother of Pearl.

It is precisely this combination of technical carbon fiber and natural material that gives the 698-181 a personality clearly distinct from standard Foray versions.

Gold Class Details

The 698-181 version also features a number of details specific to the Gold Class configuration:

• Loki Pattern Damasteel blade
• Marbled Carbon Fiber handle
• Black Lip Mother of Pearl inlays
• Steel liners with DLC coating
• DLC-coated hardware
• Anodized thumb stud
• Anodized barrel spacers
• Reversible tip-up deep-carry clip with DLC coating
• AXIS Lock locking system

These features belong to the 2018 Gold Class configuration of the model, now discontinued and particularly appealing to Benchmade collectors.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Benchmade
Model: Foray 698-181
Series: Gold Class Limited Edition
Year: 2018
Production Status: Discontinued
Production: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: USA
Type: Folding knife
Opening: Manual via thumb stud
Lock: AXIS Lock
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Steel: Stainless Damasteel
Pattern: Loki
Hardness: approximately 58-60 HRC
Blade Length: approximately 82 mm
Blade Thickness: approximately 3.5 mm
Closed Length: approximately 105 mm
Overall Length: approximately 186 mm
Handle Thickness: approximately 14 mm
Weight: approximately 98 g
Handle: marbled carbon fiber with Black Lip Mother of Pearl inlays
Liners: steel with DLC coating
Clip: reversible deep-carry, tip-up, DLC-coated steel
Pouch: Benchmade Gold Class fabric pouch

The Boker Super Conductor is an exclusive premium EDC folding knife that combines cutting-edge materials engineering with the renowned manufacturing tradition of Solingen, Germany. At the heart of the design is a MagnaCut steel blade, hardened to 62 HRC ±1, offering an exceptional balance of edge retention, impact resistance, and corrosion protection. The result is long-lasting cutting ability and reliable performance in both everyday use and the most demanding applications.

Designed by renowned designer Brian Efros, the Super Conductor stems from a holistic vision in which every component contributes to the tool’s overall efficiency. The blade, featuring a Drop Point profile, false bevel, and Saber Grind, ensures high operational versatility while guaranteeing precision and structural integrity.

The modern, technical aesthetic is enhanced by the refined two-tone stonewash and satin finish, while the titanium handle with carbon fiber insert ensures a perfect balance between lightness, strength, and ergonomics. Rounding out the features are a reliable Frame Lock, quick opening via a Flipper, and a practical felt sheath included.

Produced in a limited series of only 350 pieces worldwide, the Boker Super Conductor is an exclusive offering for collectors and enthusiasts seeking premium materials, contemporary design, and uncompromising performance.

Intended use: Sport / Collectible

Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Germany
Blade: CPM-MagnaCut steel, 62 HRC
Blade finish: Satin and Stone Washed
Handle: Titanium with carbon fiber inserts
Blade length: 87 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Overall length: 200mm.
Weight: 120g.
Clip: Titanium, removable
Closure: Frame lock
Packaging: Cardboard box with Boker logos, felt pouch with zipper
Notes: Design by Brian Efros - Limited edition of only 350 numbered pieces

The Boker M4 Sherman-Damast Rose Gold is not simply a knife, but a true tribute to one of the most iconic military vehicles in history: the M4 Sherman tank. 

Crafted in collaboration with Americans at the Wartime Museum in Virginia, the knife integrates a truly unique element: the 80-layer Damascus steel blade is hand-forged by renowned bladesmith Chad Nichols using materials from restored M4 Sherman tanks. The Customized Ladder motif visually recalls the traces left by the tank's tracks on the ground, symbolizing the profound mark left by the Sherman in history.

This special edition is embellished with an elegant rose gold coating on the blade, clips and screws. The folding knife opens with one hand thanks to the pinball or thumb stud and is securely locked by the sturdy Frame Lock, while the Hinderer Lock-Stop system protects the mechanism from overextension, ensuring greater durability.

Intended use: Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Germany
Blade: Chad Nichols handcrafted 80-ply stainless damask steel from M4 Sherman parts
Handle: Stonewashed titanium and forged carbon fiber with anodized titanium viteria and damask spacer
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 178mm.
Weight: 95g.
Clip: in titanium, obtained from solid
Closure: Frame Lock
Packaging: PVC display box that lets the knife "float" inside, making it visible from all sides
Notes: Limited Edition, Numbered, Made of Only 500 Pieces - Numbered Warranty Certificate - Gray Cotton Case

Over the years, the Mustang has become the epitome of the muscle car and now continues its legacy in the seventh generation. Boker cites the vehicle's unmistakable design and makes the legend even more tangible in the 1969 Mach-1 namesake.

Parts of the wheel hub, wishbone and suspension were used for the prized 84-ply Damascus blade, hand-forged by Chad Nichols in the Wavepool pattern. The ball-bearing blade, with its characteristic ricasso, opens smoothly thanks to the removable thumb stud, and cuts with confidence thanks to the powerful handle design designed by Tommaso Rumici.

The finger recesses in the lightweight, high-strength aluminum handle are reminiscent of muscle car fenders, while the gold-colored inlay on the handle's front cheekpiece echoes the door and body side trim. The Silver Jade coloring of the grip expressively emphasizes the sporty look of the pocketknife and creates an obvious V8 quiver in the hand.

The sloping back of the handle nostalgically echoes the fastback profile of the body, while the detailed turning screw makes the forward traction of the wheels tangible. The straight, angular, billet-milled stainless steel clip is reminiscent of Ford Mustang door handles

Intended Use: Sporting / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of Production: Germany - Solingen
Blade: Handcrafted Damascus "Wavepool" by Chad Nichols made from the suspension and wheel hubs of old Mustangs
Handle: "Silver Jade" metallic painted aluminum
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
Total length: 198mm.
Weight: 116g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Packaging: Display case with Boker logos, fabric knife case, warranty certificates
Notes: Limited edition numbered

Designed by Tommaso Rumici, the knife is "muscular" and unique, combining the Camaro Z28's distinctive features of shape and strength. The elegant Damascus blade, hand forged by Chad Nichols with 80 layers in the "Tread" pattern, is reminiscent of the muscle car's sloping hood. To that end, parts from the upper suspension arm of the original vintage Camaros were used to forge the blade.

Based on an analysis of the color of an original model, the "Le Mans Blue" lacquer finish was created especially for Boker for the aluminum handle, which interprets the body lines in a nostalgic way and is enriched with exciting details. The notchback, small rear spoiler and slat-shaped air intakes on the rear fenders have been beautifully integrated into the knife. The blade axle screw is lovingly inspired by the rims often used on muscle cars, while the straight-line stainless steel clip, milled from billet, is reminiscent of chrome door handles.




Intended Use: Sporting / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Germany - Solingen
Blade: Handcrafted Damascus "Tred" by Chad Nichols made from the suspension of old Camaros
Handle: Aluminum painted "Le Mans Blue" metallic color
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6mm.
Total length: 186mm.
Weight: 99g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Packaging: Display case with Boker logos, fabric knife case, warranty certificates
Notes: Limited edition numbered on the back of the knife

Timeless engineering and lived history! Inspired by a true air classic, Boker Plus presents the P-51 Damast by Steve Kelly as a designer knife with exceptional character. Based on the North American P-51 Mustang, the knife mirrors the material, shape and color of the 1940s fighter plane, creating almost a replica of its historic model.

Some 15,800 examples of this low-wing aircraft were produced in various versions between 1940 and 1948, making it still one of the most built military aircraft in the world today. The P-51 D is the most widespread series, with just under 8,000 examples. The special features of the P-51 Mustang, whose "P" in the name stands for Pursuit, lay in its full-metal aerodynamic construction with characteristic flared pins, which in combination with the massive Packard Merlin V-1650 engine allowed a top speed of 700 km/h with an extraordinary range of up to 3,300 km. These achievements were considered revolutionary at the time and led to the air supremacy of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

It was not only the unmistakable lines of the P-51 Mustang that prompted Boker's development department to undertake this exciting project. The challenge was to transfer the design language and performance of the combat aircraft into a knife without compromising elegance and practicality.

The heart of the Boker Plus P-51 Damast is its distinctive 80-ply Damascus spearhead blade, forged by Chad Nichols in the United States and composed of original parts from the historic fighter plane. Viewed from the side, the blade has a number of visual reminiscences of the historic fighter-bomber. The thumb hole, for example, is reminiscent of the Plexiglas cockpit canopy, which allowed the pilot an ideal all-around view.

Another prominent feature is the titanium handle, which mimics the aircraft's studded light metal plates to the smallest detail. The blue blade axis screw, which bears the U.S. Army Silver Star, and the red anodized screws, which echo the color scheme of the tail rudder, stand out.

Intended Use: Sporting/collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Blade: Handcrafted 80-ply Damascus by Chad Nichols from original P51 Mustang parts
Blade Finish: -
Handle: Titanium
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 193mm.
Weight: 10g.
Clip: titanium, removable
Closure: frame lock
Packaging: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos, zippered pouch, warranty certificate
Notes: Carson Flipper-type opening system on ball bearings

Lucas Burnley's Boker Plus Kwaiken Flipper is arguably one of the most influential designs of the 21st century. With its clear and practical shape, this modern pocket knife has become a true icon. The clean lines and slim design, which nevertheless accommodates the entire blade when closed, are absolutely unique.

It is the further development of the well-known Burnley Kwaiken Classic, a knife also in the neo-Japanese style. The flipper ensures intuitive operation and increased safety, while the titanium framelock with stainless steel insert securely locks the M390 steel ball bearing blade.

The exclusive claim of this premium version, strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide, is underlined by the carbon fiber handle scales with green inserts. The slim design and exclusive material make the Kwaiken a noble crossover between a gentleman's tool and a tactical combat knife.

To make this connection even easier, the Kwaiken Mini Limited offers the same outstanding qualities of its big brother with significantly smaller (and therefore more pocket-friendly) dimensions. The titanium clip is milled from solid, allowing it to be tipped up (r). Supplied with high quality nylon case.

Intended use: Sports/collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: M390 steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: in titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 78mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 184mm.
Weight: 79g.
Clip: removable, in stainless steel
Closure: liner lock
Packaging: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos
Notes: Design by Lucas Burnley limited edition of 500 pieces - pinball opening system on ball bearings

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was built from 1935 onwards and, with a production of around 33,000 aircraft, is the most widely produced fighter aircraft in the history of aviation. Officially, the type designation Bf 109 was never changed, even after BFW was renamed Messerschmitt AG. However, since all aircraft types later developed by Messerschmitt were given the model abbreviation ME, the name ME 109 also became established in the public consciousness for the Bf 109. In the 1930s, it marked the step towards a new generation of low-wing fighter aircraft with a closed pilot's cockpit, retractable landing gear and an all-metal construction of wings and fuselage. This new structure withstood far greater loads than the fabric-covered tubular constructions that had been common up to then, which also had the disadvantage of immense air resistance due to the necessary transverse bracing. As a result, the Messerschmitt's more compact and stable design allowed higher speeds with tighter radii during the cornering and dive maneuvers so crucial to fighter pilots. The Bf 109 was armed with two 20 mm MG FF machine guns in the wings and two 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns. The latter were mounted directly in front of the pilot and coupled via an interrupter gear to the propeller shaft of the 1,000 hp Daimler V12 engine. In this way it was possible for the MGs to fire through the circular path of the spinning propeller without the projectiles hitting the rotating propeller blades. The MGs were thus very close to the pilot's line of sight. The pilot's seat was steel-plated inside the fuselage area to protect it from enemy fire.

The steel we were able to obtain for our Damascus project came from an E-series Messerschmitt Bf 109 that was shot down by a Royal Airforce Supermarine Spitfire in 1940 during the Battle of Britain near the village of Ashford in the British county of Kent. The specific parts are the rear plate of the pilot's steel-plated seat and the bearing sleeve of the propeller shaft. These are forged by Chad Nichols into a high-carbon, high-cut 80-layer Damascus.

The Boker Plus ME 109 Damascus picks up numerous design elements of the legendary Messerschmitt. The opening at the back of the blade base has the unmistakable shape of the pilot's cockpit and is visible when the knife is closed and open. The folds in the sheet metal of the engine cowling as recesses for the barrel soul axles of the two MG 17s form the template for the schor at the tip of the blade. The flipper indicates a wheel of the retractable landing gear. For the front carbon fiber shell, the material Toxic Storm from the manufacturer Fatcarbon Materials was chosen in the colors green, black and yellow. The color scheme is based on the characteristic camouflage paint of the Bf 109 with greenish-gray undercoat and yellow front fuselage. The opposite side has a titanium framelock with an elaborately integrated carbide contact surface. A beautifully designed and elaborately integrated clip allows the Boker Plus ME 109 to be worn tip-up on the right. Supplied with a high-quality case for storage and a certificate of authenticity.

Intended use: Sports / collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: Taiwan
Blade: Damascus steel
Blade finish: -
Handle: in carbon fiber and titanium
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 3.6 mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 66 g.
Clip: in stainless steel, removable
Closure: frame lock
Packaging: cardboard box with Boker Plus logos, zip case, guarantee certificate
Notes: pinball opening on bearings