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An Iconic Benchmade Knife Has Never Looked Better than It Does with This Rare Upgrade

Get a handle on these eye-popping new treatments of a fan-favorite blade, courtesy of an in-demand Lithuanian shop.

Benchmade knife with a textured dark handle and water droplets on the blade, resting on blue ice.Benchmade
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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While the Oregon City, Oregon-based brand is much better known for its outdoor and EDC knives, Benchmade is no slouch when it comes to culinary cutlery.

Granted, the variety isn’t nearly as wide, but such offerings as the Meatcrafter and 3 Piece Set are beloved by professional chefs and home cooks alike.

Black fixed-blade knife with a textured brown handle on a speckled surface.
Inspired by deep water and volcanic terrain, these FatCarbon-handled Station Knives are quietly dubbed “Elemental.”
Benchmade

That’s to say nothing of Benchmade’s original kitchen blade, the Station Knife, a stainless steel stalwart that’s as beautiful as it is versatile.

This knife just got even more head-turning thanks to a couple of new handles from Utena, Lithuania-based FatCarbon that really raise the bar. Let’s take a closer look at these two high-end options.

Tangled up in blue

With a handle dubbed Dark Matter Blue, the slightly more affordable Fatcarbon treatment taps into ocean vibes. 

Knife with a broad silver blade and dark textured handle resting on cracked blue ice.
Expertly shaped and weighted, the Station Knife is game for all manner of culinary challenges.
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Just like the original, it boasts a 5.97-inch clip-point blade made of CPM-154 steel (here with a satin finish). 

With a full belly and narrow tip, it’s perfectly capable of tackling all manner of cookout tasks, from chopping veggies to slicing steak.

Close-up of a gray knife blade with a butterfly logo near the handle on a dark background.
The full-bellied blade measuring nearly six inches helps make the knife one of the most capable kitchen cutters around.
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The overall length of 10.88 inches leaves plenty of handle to grip, while the 6.36-ounce weight is perfectly balanced for reliable and satisfying cuts time after time.

Heart of gold

With an aesthetic that recalls volcanic terrain (the fire to the previous knife’s ice), this flashier milled FatCarbon handle bears the fitting moniker of Dark Matter Gold. 

Close-up of a knife handle with a marbled black and gold textured finish and two black circular fasteners.
Handles like this one have made FatCarbon increasingly popular in the knife world over the past six years.
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It carries similar dimensions, but the blade now takes on a black DLC coating that nicely complements the handle. 

As with all Station Knives, this edition also boasts a ring at the back, to which you can attach a lanyard for hanging around the house or the campsite.

Black chef knife blade with a butterfly logo and a marbled handle.
A heavy-duty sheath protects the generous blade until it’s time to go to work.
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It also comes complete with a fitted sheath, enabling you to protect the blade (but still show off that fancy handle) when it’s not in use.

Availability and pricing

The Benchmade Station Knives with FatCarbon handles are available now. The Black/Blue edition (4010-2503) costs $600, while the Black/Gold edition (4010BK-2504) costs $650.

Just don’t snooze if you are interested. Both knives are limited edition, and once they sell out, Benchmade says, they will not be restocked.

Knife with a wide, angular stonewashed blade and a blue-black marbled handle.Benchmade

Benchmade Station Knife Black/Blue FatCarbon (4010-2503)

The original Benchmade culinary knife is already a champ thanks to a 5.97-inch clip-point blade made of CPM-154 steel, full belly and narrow tip that make it perfectly capable of tackling all manner of cookout tasks, from chopping veggies to slicing steak. This edition gets a premium upgrade in the form of a FatCarbon handle dubbed Dark Matter Blue. It comes complete with a fitted sheath, enabling you to protect the blade (but still show off that fancy handle) when it’s not in use.
Black fixed-blade knife with a wide angular blade and a textured brown and black handle.Benchmade

Benchmade Station Knife Black/Gold FatCarbon (4010BK-2504)

If you seek a kitchen superstar with serious flair, check out this upscaled Station Knife treatment, boasting an aesthetic that recalls volcanic terrain courtesy of a milled FatCarbon handle bearing the fitting moniker of Dark Matter Gold. It still gets the classic edition’s blade, a 5.97-inch clip-point made of CPM-154 steel — plus a black DLC coating to complement the handle — as well as a fitted sheath to shield that precious edge when it’s not on chopping and slicing duty.
About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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