BM43 Series

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43
440C T-Latch
Production:
 Discontinued
Pieces:
 n/a
Production Years:
 7/2001 - 5/2002
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 n/a
Handle Finish:
 Standard
Latch Type:
 Removable T-Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."
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43
440C Spring Latch
Production:
 Discontinued
Pieces:
 n/a
Production Years:
 5/2002 - 12/2003
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 n/a
Handle Finish:
 Standard
Latch Type:
 Spring Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."

 

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43A Prototype
Production:
 Limited
Pieces:
 ?
Production Years:
 6/2001
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 Anodized
Handle Finish:
 Orange Peel
Latch Type:
 Removable T-Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie." These prototypes were not numbered, simply marked with "Prototype June 2001" on the blade.
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43A
440C T-Latch
Production:
 Discontinued
Pieces:
 n/a
Production Years:
 7/2001- 5/2002
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 Anodized
Handle Finish:
 Orange Peel
Latch Type:
 Removable T-Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."
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43A
440C Spring Latch
Production:
 Discontinued
Pieces:
 n/a
Production Years:
 5/2002 - 12/2003
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 Anodized
Handle Finish:
 Orange Peel
Latch Type:
 Spring Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."
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43 Blk
440C T-Latch
Production:
 Discontinued
Pieces:
 n/a
Production Years:
 7/2001 - 5/2002
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 Black Powder Coat
Handle Finish:
 Powder Coat
Latch Type:
 Removable T-Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."
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43 Blk
440C Spring Latch
Production:
 Discontinued
Pieces:
 n/a
Production Years:
 5/2002 - 12/2003
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 Black Powder Coat
Handle Finish:
 Powder Coat
Latch Type:
 Spring Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."
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43 MC
Production:
 Limited
Pieces:
 50
Production Years:
 ? - ?
Numbered:
 No
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 4.1oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 440C
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 6AL-4V (Cast) Titanium
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 n/a
Handle Finish:
 Standard
Latch Type:
 Spring Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie."

 

photo by Dave Rutkowski
43 DM
Production:
 Limited
Pieces:
 100
Production Years:
 1/2002
Numbered:
 Yes
Length Open:
9.45"
Length Closed:
 5.2"
Blade Length:
 4.25"
Blade Thickness:
 0.125"
Weight:
 oz.
Blade Profile:
 Collver Clip Bowie
Blade Material:
 Damasteel
Blade Coating:
 n/a
Blade Finish:
 Satin
Handle Style:
 Skeletonized
Handle Material:
 (Milled) Stainless Steel Handles
Insert Material:
 n/a
Handle Coating:
 n/a
Handle Finish:
 Standard
Latch Type:
 (Fancy) Spring Latch
Latch Gate:
 Yes
Tang Pin Style:
 Single
Pivot Pins:
 Adjustable (Torx)
Clip:
 No
Comments:
The blade on the 43 and all its variations was designed by Vance Collver of Benchmade and is referred to as the "Collver Clip Bowie." The "Fancy" spring latch refers to the spring latches that have two holes in the post of the latch--it is present in the 43DM and some of the 49 series balisongs.

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