Benchmade "Jungle Bolo" Knife

Published on August 19, 2019
Duration: 6:49

The Benchmade Jungle Bolo is a fixed-blade knife designed for chopping and clearing tasks in outdoor environments. It features a 1095 steel blade with a black coating for corrosion resistance and a Santoprene handle for grip. While excellent for smaller branches and confined spaces, it's not intended for heavy hacking on large branches, which can lead to finger slippage. The knife comes with a leather sheath and is available from Nebo Knives Australia with a discount code.

Quick Summary

The Benchmade Jungle Bolo is a 13.6-inch knife featuring a 9-inch 1095 steel blade, ideal for chopping and clearing tasks. While its 1095 steel offers toughness and easy sharpening, it has lower edge retention and corrosion resistance, mitigated by a black coating. It's best suited for smaller branches and confined spaces.

Chapters

  1. 00:38Introduction to Benchmade Jungle Bolo
  2. 00:52Leather Sheath Examination
  3. 01:09Bolo Knife Design History
  4. 01:33Knife Specifications (Length, Blade, Thickness, Weight)
  5. 02:06Blade Steel: 1095 Analysis (Retention, Corrosion, Sharpening)
  6. 03:01Handle Features and Grip Material
  7. 03:16Price and Discount Information
  8. 04:03Field Performance Test
  9. 05:15Final Thoughts and Performance Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Benchmade Jungle Bolo knife?

The Benchmade Jungle Bolo has an overall length of 13.6 inches (36.3 cm), a 9-inch (24.6 cm) blade with a 0.195-inch (4.95 mm) thickness, and weighs 11.82 ounces (335 grams). It features a 1095 steel blade and a Santoprene handle.

What is the blade steel of the Benchmade Jungle Bolo and how does it perform?

The Benchmade Jungle Bolo uses 1095 steel, known for its toughness and resistance to chipping, making it suitable for chopping. It has a low edge retention (3/10) and corrosion resistance (2/10) but is very easy to sharpen (8/10).

What are the intended uses and limitations of the Benchmade Jungle Bolo?

This knife is designed for chopping and clearing tasks like cutting scrub and smaller branches. It's not intended for heavy hacking on large branches, which can lead to finger slippage. It excels in confined spaces and for branches up to finger thickness.

Where can I buy the Benchmade Jungle Bolo and are there any discounts available?

The Benchmade Jungle Bolo is available at Nebo Knives in Australia. Viewers can use the discount code 'OZ10' (OZZIE10) at checkout on their website to receive a 10% discount on their entire order.

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