Benchmade Meatcrafter – 6.08″ CPM-S45VN Satin Clip Point Blade, OD Green G10 Handle – 15500-3

The Benchmade Meatcrafter 15500-3 brings CPM-S45VN — Crucible’s toughened update to CPM-S35VN — into the large-format Meatcrafter platform, with a clip point blade profile and OD green G10 handle for buyers who want the Meatcrafter’s processing capability in a more versatile blade geometry that also handles camp tasks and general outdoor cutting.

The blade is CPM-S45VN, a Crucible Particle Metallurgy stainless that improves on CPM-S35VN’s toughness while delivering better edge retention than CPM-S30V. It sharpens readily on a ceramic rod — meaningfully easier than M390 or CPM-S90V — making it the correct choice for a field knife that needs to be touched up quickly without a full sharpening kit. The clip point geometry differs from the trailing point on the 15500-04: where the trailing point sweeps the tip above centerline for pure slicing belly, the clip point brings a stronger, more precise tip that handles piercing and controlled field dressing cuts in addition to broad slicing strokes. The OD green G10 handle is glass-filled epoxy laminate — rigid, moisture-resistant, and textured for grip in wet field conditions. A sheath is included.

• Blade Steel: CPM-S45VN stainless, satin finish — Crucible PM; improved toughness over CPM-S35VN, better edge retention than CPM-S30V; sharpens readily on a ceramic rod for field maintenance
• Blade: 6.08″ clip point, satin, plain edge — stronger, more precise tip than the trailing point 15500-04; handles piercing and field dressing in addition to broad slicing strokes
• Clip Point vs. Trailing Point (15500-04): Clip point for versatility — tip suitable for piercing and controlled cuts; trailing point for maximum belly in pure meat processing
• Handle: OD green G10 (glass-filled epoxy laminate) — rigid, moisture-resistant, textured grip in wet field conditions
• Sheath: Included — safe carry between field uses
• Full-tang fixed blade — 11.00″ overall · 6.08″ blade · ~5.70″ edge length · 0.152″ blade thickness · ~5.50 oz
• CPM-S45VN sharpening: Ceramic rod sufficient — easier to field-maintain than M390 or CPM-S90V
• Warranty: Benchmade LifeSharp warranty — free lifetime sharpening, blade replacement, and mechanical repair

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