Benchmade Fishcrafter Santoprene Fixed Blade Knife, MagnaCut SS Trailing-Point Blade

Overview

The Benchmade Fishcrafter® is a purpose-built fixed-blade fillet knife designed for processing fish with precision and control. Built with a thin, razor-sharp MagnaCut® stainless steel trailing-point blade and a durable Santoprene® handle, the Fishcrafter combines corrosion resistance, edge performance, and a secure grip for demanding use around water.

Available in 7-inch and 9-inch blade configurations, the Fishcrafter is designed to accommodate different fish sizes and processing needs. The 7-inch model offers a more maneuverable profile for small to medium fish, while the longer 9-inch model provides additional blade length for medium to large fish.

Key Features

• MagnaCut® stainless steel trailing-point blade
• SelectEdge® technology for a sharp, precision-focused cutting edge
• Santoprene® handle with secure grip
• Depth Blue handle with Sonar Gray molded sheath
• Fixed-blade construction
• Corrosion-resistant blade steel suited for wet environments
• Long, thin blade profile designed for filleting and fish processing
• Upswept trailing-point tip assists with deboning and detailed cuts
• Molded sheath included
• Sheath features drainage capability to help expel excess water
• Alternative sheath mounting options
• Lanyard hole
• Available in 7-inch and 9-inch blade configurations

Specifications

• Blade Style: Trailing-Point
• Blade Steel: MagnaCut® Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
• Blade Thickness: 0.09 in. / 2.29 mm
• Blade Finish: Stonewash
• Blade Color: Polish
• Handle Material: Santoprene®
• Handle Color: Depth Blue
• Handle Thickness: 0.67 in. / 17.02 mm
• Mechanism: Fixed Blade
• Pocket Clip: Yes
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• Sheath: Molded

Model Variations

SKU: 18010 — 7” Blade

The 7-inch Fishcrafter® is designed for small to medium-sized fish. Its shorter blade provides increased maneuverability while maintaining the thin, flexible profile needed for filleting, deboning, and cleaning.

• Blade Length: 7 in. / 17.78 cm
• Open Length: 11.89 in. / 30.2 cm
• Weight: 2.84 oz. / 80.51 g
• Sheath Weight: 2.32 oz. / 65.77 g
• Sheath: Molded
• SKU: 18010

SKU: 18020 — 9” Blade

The 9-inch Fishcrafter® is designed for medium to large fish where additional blade length helps produce smooth, consistent cuts. Its longer, flatter edge provides stability while the upswept trailing-point tip assists with deboning and detailed processing.

• Blade Length: 9.05 in. / 22.99 cm
• Open Length: 13.94 in. / 35.41 cm
• Weight: 3.7 oz. / 104.89 g
• Sheath Weight: 2.55 oz. / 72.29 g
• Sheath: Molded
• SKU: 18020

Applications

The Fishcrafter® is designed for fishing, filleting, deboning, cleaning, and processing fish. The 7-inch configuration is suited to smaller and medium-sized catches, while the 9-inch configuration provides additional reach and cutting length for medium to larger fish.

Additional Features

Both Fishcrafter® configurations share the same MagnaCut® stainless steel construction, Santoprene® handle, trailing-point blade profile, SelectEdge® technology, and molded sheath system. The primary difference is blade length and overall knife size, allowing customers to choose the configuration that best matches the size of fish and type of processing they typically perform.