Can you clean the pivot without special tools?

Yes. The handle scales remove with a basic screwdriver, giving you full access to the pivot and liner assembly for cleaning or drying without needing proprietary bits or a full disassembly.

What makes MagnaCut different from other stainless steels?

MagnaCut is a newer stainless formulation that holds an edge longer than most stainless options while staying resistant to corrosion, so it works well in wet field conditions without constant maintenance.

Does the AXIS lock work with gloves on?

The AXIS lock uses a sliding bar you push with your thumb rather than a small frame lock tab, so it's easier to operate with heavy gloves or cold hands than locks that require precise finger placement.

Is this legal to carry everywhere?

Knife laws vary widely by location. The SlipRidge has a blade over three inches and is a locking folder, which some jurisdictions restrict. Check your local regulations before carrying it in public or traveling with it.

SlipRidge™ | Rust Orange | Modified Clip-point

Made in USA

The 3-second version

3.5-inch modified clip-point blade in MagnaCut stainless steel
Removable G10 scales shield the pivot from field debris
Full-liner frame stays solid even with scales removed for cleaning
Requires occasional disassembly to benefit from the design
Modified clip-point trades belly for a reinforced tip
Bright orange scales visible in a pocket or on a belt

Why it's on GiftsFeed

A hunting folder designed around what actually stops a knife in the field

Most hunting folders treat field maintenance as an afterthought, sealing the pivot behind fixed scales that trap blood and grit until the action grinds to a halt. The SlipRidge uses removable scales that overlap the mechanism during use but pull away when you need to clean or dry the internals, so the knife you carry out works the same as the one you carried in. That matters if you're hunting far enough from a vehicle that a seized pivot means finishing the job with a dull blade. The design assumes you'll be working in conditions that wreck knives and gives you a way to deal with it without a full disassembly.

Good gift when

Hunters who process game in the field and need a knife they can maintain on-site
People who've had a folder lock up from debris and want access to the pivot
Anyone who carries a knife into wet or dusty conditions for days at a time

Skip it if If you want a knife you'll never take apart or clean beyond wiping the blade, a sealed folder with simpler maintenance will suit you better.

Specs

Blade Length: 3.5 inches
Blade Material: MagnaCut stainless steel
Blade Shape: Modified clip-point
Edge Type: SelectEdge ultra-fine
Handle Material: Rust orange G10
Handle Construction: Full liner with removable scales
Lock Type: AXIS lock
Brand: Benchmade

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Ships in manufacturer packaging; consider a knife case or sheath if gifting.

The details

Most folding knives fail in hunting conditions not because the blade dulls but because grit works into the pivot and locks up the action. The SlipRidge takes a different approach: removable handle scales that overlap the pivot mechanism, keeping debris out during hard use and letting you pull the knife apart for cleaning when you're back at camp or the truck.

The 3.5-inch modified clip-point blade uses MagnaCut stainless steel sharpened to an ultra-fine edge, balancing edge retention with the kind of sharpness that matters when you're working through hide or trimming silver skin. The blade shape trades the exaggerated belly of a skinning knife for a straighter edge and a reinforced tip, so it handles both slicing passes and the occasional prying task without folding the point.

Handle scales are rust orange G10, removable without tools beyond a basic driver. The full-liner construction underneath gives you a solid frame even with the scales off, and contoured pinch points near the blade let you choke up for precision cuts when you need control over speed. The AXIS lock secures the blade with a sliding bar rather than a frame lock, so there's no risk of your grip nudging it open under load.

This is a knife built for people who actually process game in the field and know that access to the pivot matters as much as the edge itself. It folds into a pocket, strips down for maintenance, and handles the wet, gritty work that sends most folders home early.

Benchmade

SlipRidge™ | Rust Orange | Modified Clip-point

Removable scales that shield the pivot from debris and let you strip it down when conditions demand it

$300at benchmade.com

Quantity

Ships and sold by Benchmade. About this merchant

The 3-second version

3.5-inch modified clip-point blade in MagnaCut stainless steel
Removable G10 scales shield the pivot from field debris
Full-liner frame stays solid even with scales removed for cleaning
Requires occasional disassembly to benefit from the design
Modified clip-point trades belly for a reinforced tip
Bright orange scales visible in a pocket or on a belt

Questions

Can you clean the pivot without special tools?: Yes. The handle scales remove with a basic screwdriver, giving you full access to the pivot and liner assembly for cleaning or drying without needing proprietary bits or a full disassembly.
What makes MagnaCut different from other stainless steels?: MagnaCut is a newer stainless formulation that holds an edge longer than most stainless options while staying resistant to corrosion, so it works well in wet field conditions without constant maintenance.
Does the AXIS lock work with gloves on?: The AXIS lock uses a sliding bar you push with your thumb rather than a small frame lock tab, so it's easier to operate with heavy gloves or cold hands than locks that require precise finger placement.
Is this legal to carry everywhere?: Knife laws vary widely by location. The SlipRidge has a blade over three inches and is a locking folder, which some jurisdictions restrict. Check your local regulations before carrying it in public or traveling with it.