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Benchmade Nimravus Cub II 147-1001
The Benchmade Nimravus Cub II 147-1001 is a rare, limited-edition fixed-blade knife featuring premium materials like S30V stainless steel and Amboina wood inlays. Only 200 units were produced for this specific run, making it a high-value collector's item.
Core Specifications
According to KnifeCenter and Arizona Custom Knives, this limited edition differs significantly from the standard 154CM/Noryl versions:
Blade Material: S30V premium stainless steel with a stonewashed finish.
Handle Material: Aluminum bronze bolsters and end caps with Amboina burl wood inlays.
Blade Dimensions: 3.50-inch drop-point blade with a 0.125-inch thickness.
Overall Length: 7.875 inches.
Weight: Approximately 6.1 to 6.4 oz, which is nearly double the weight of the standard tactical model due to the metal and wood handle.
Sheath: Includes a hand-tooled custom brown leather sheath by Ted Blocker, rather than the standard MOLLE nylon version.
Availability & Value
This model is discontinued and primarily found on the secondary collector's market.
Historical Pricing: While originally listed at much lower prices years ago, a recent listing on Arizona Custom Knives (January 2025) priced a serialized unit () at $985.00, down from an original secondary listing of $1,359.00.
Condition Matters: Most units found today are pre-owned or from private collections and often include the original box, papers, and serialization number.
Design Context
The Benchmade Nimravus Cub II series was originally designed in collaboration with elite military airborne personnel to provide a compact, lightweight fixed blade for utility and tactical use. While the standard 147BK/SBK models use lightweight Noryl GTX handles for field durability, the 147-1001 was repositioned as a high-end showcase version using "Gold Class" style materials.
The Benchmade Nimravus Cub II 147-1001 is a rare, limited-edition fixed-blade knife featuring premium materials like S30V stainless steel and Amboina wood inlays. Only 200 units were produced for this specific run, making it a high-value collector's item.
Core Specifications
According to KnifeCenter and Arizona Custom Knives, this limited edition differs significantly from the standard 154CM/Noryl versions:
Blade Material: S30V premium stainless steel with a stonewashed finish.
Handle Material: Aluminum bronze bolsters and end caps with Amboina burl wood inlays.
Blade Dimensions: 3.50-inch drop-point blade with a 0.125-inch thickness.
Overall Length: 7.875 inches.
Weight: Approximately 6.1 to 6.4 oz, which is nearly double the weight of the standard tactical model due to the metal and wood handle.
Sheath: Includes a hand-tooled custom brown leather sheath by Ted Blocker, rather than the standard MOLLE nylon version.
Availability & Value
This model is discontinued and primarily found on the secondary collector's market.
Historical Pricing: While originally listed at much lower prices years ago, a recent listing on Arizona Custom Knives (January 2025) priced a serialized unit () at $985.00, down from an original secondary listing of $1,359.00.
Condition Matters: Most units found today are pre-owned or from private collections and often include the original box, papers, and serialization number.
Design Context
The Benchmade Nimravus Cub II series was originally designed in collaboration with elite military airborne personnel to provide a compact, lightweight fixed blade for utility and tactical use. While the standard 147BK/SBK models use lightweight Noryl GTX handles for field durability, the 147-1001 was repositioned as a high-end showcase version using "Gold Class" style materials.