SHOT Show 2013- Benchmade 6X balisongs with Lena Miculek

Published on January 16, 2013
Duration: 4:35

This video from SHOT Show 2013 features Lena Miculek discussing Benchmade's 6X series balisongs. The 63 model features a Bowie-style blade with a D2 steel, crowned spine, and a deep clip, utilizing a traditional T-latch. The 67 model offers a more aggressive tanto-style recurve blade with similar handle construction. Both models are made from stainless steel and are machined from billets, contrasting with older cast titanium models like the 42 series which used a spring latch. The machined billet construction allows for greater flexibility in future designs and material options.

Quick Summary

Benchmade's 63 and 67 balisongs, featured at SHOT Show 2013, utilize D2 steel blades and stainless steel handles with a T-latch construction. Unlike older cast titanium models with spring latches, these newer versions are precision machined from billets, offering a more compact design and greater manufacturing flexibility for future iterations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction at SHOT Show 2013
  2. 00:10Benchmade 63 Balisong Features
  3. 01:02Benchmade 67 Balisong Features
  4. 01:34Comparison to Older Models (42 Series)
  5. 02:22Manufacturing Differences: Casting vs. Machining
  6. 03:04Sandwich Construction and Future Flexibility
  7. 03:57Model Comparison Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Benchmade 63 and 67 balisongs?

The Benchmade 63 features a Bowie-style blade with a D2 steel and a crowned spine, while the 67 has a more aggressive tanto-style recurve blade. Both utilize T-latch construction and stainless steel handles, but differ in blade shape and profile.

What type of steel is used in the Benchmade 63 and 67 balisongs?

Both the Benchmade 63 and 67 balisongs are constructed with D2 steel for their blades. D2 is known for its high carbon and chromium content, offering good wear resistance and edge retention.

How does the construction of the Benchmade 6X series differ from older Benchmade balisongs like the 42 series?

The newer Benchmade 6X series (63, 67) are machined from stainless steel billets using a sandwich construction. This contrasts with older models like the 42 series, which used cast titanium handles and a spring latch mechanism, making the 6X series more compact and offering greater manufacturing flexibility.

What is the advantage of the T-latch construction on the Benchmade 6X series balisongs?

The T-latch construction on the Benchmade 6X series balisongs allows for a more compact overall design. This is because it doesn't require the extra end length needed for the spring and clearance of the latch mechanism found on older spring-latch balisongs.

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