The Successor is a slip-joint — no locking mechanism, just a spring holding the blade open under tension, like a traditional pocket knife. That is a deliberate design choice, not a cost saving.
Slip-joints are legal to carry in places where locking knives are not, including much of the UK and a number of US municipalities. If you travel, or if you want a knife that reads as a gentleman's pocket knife rather than a tactical tool, this is the one.
Underneath the traditional format it is thoroughly modern: M390 stainless at 58-61 HRC with Benchmade's SelectEdge 14-degree grind, and Ash Gray and Crater Blue anodized aluminum scales. 2.28 ounces on a 2.56" blade. It ships with a black leather slip sheath.
One honest note: a slip-joint will close on your fingers if you put serious back-pressure on the spine. That is inherent to the design. Cut with it, do not pry with it.
Specifications
| Model | 315 |
| Mechanism | Slip-Joint (non-locking) |
| Blade Steel | Bohler M390 Stainless (58-61 HRC) |
| Blade Style | Drop-Point with SelectEdge |
| Blade Length | 2.56" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.09" |
| Handle Material | 6061-T6 Aluminum, Ash Gray / Crater Blue |
| Handle Thickness | 0.432" |
| Open Length | 6.26" |
| Weight | 2.28 oz (sheath adds 0.85 oz) |
| Sheath | Black Leather |
| Made In | Oregon City, Oregon, USA |
Backed for Life
Every Benchmade carries a limited lifetime warranty and free LifeSharp service — send it in dull and dirty, get it back razor sharp, for as long as you own it. Ed's Fly Shop is a Benchmade Pro Dealer, so your warranty is valid and we can help you get it handled.
Come handle one at 432 E Main St in downtown Montrose, or order online.
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