Benchmade 8" Chef Knife | 4025-02

A Standalone Classic, Built to Own the Counter

The Benchmade 8" Chef Knife | 4025-02 marks a milestone—Benchmade’s full-size chef knife steps out on its own as a dedicated, do-everything blade. Designed for confident slicing, chopping, dicing, and crushing, this knife blends precision metallurgy with a refined, kitchen-forward aesthetic. It’s a workhorse chef’s knife that feels deliberate in the hand and decisive on the board.

Precision Geometry for Everyday Cooking

At the heart of the knife is a CPM-154 stainless steel blade, finished in satin and sharpened with Benchmade’s SelectEdge® for long-lasting, repeatable performance. A newly engineered false edge grind improves food release and control through dense ingredients, while the drop-point profile delivers versatility across prep tasks—from fine herb work to breaking down larger cuts.

Warm Materials, Professional Balance

The Maple Valley Richlite® handle paired with a black G10 bolster brings warmth, durability, and balance to the design. Fixed-blade construction ensures stability, while the ergonomic handle thickness promotes comfort during extended prep sessions. For safe storage and transport, an all-new folded and riveted Boltaron® blade guard protects the edge without adding bulk.

Key Features:

• Full-size 8-inch chef knife designed for slicing, chopping, dicing, and crushing

• Fixed-blade construction for maximum stability and control

• Blade steel: CPM-154 stainless steel (58–61 HRC)

• SelectEdge® sharpening for consistent, long-lasting performance

• Satin blade finish with updated false edge grind

• Drop-point blade profile for versatile kitchen use

• Blade length: 8.17 in (20.75 cm)

• Overall length: 13.02 in (33.07 cm)

• Blade thickness: 0.114 in (2.9 mm)

• Handle thickness: 0.611 in (15.52 mm)

• Handle material: Maple Valley Richlite® with black G10 bolster

• Lanyard hole for added utility

• Weight: 7.37 oz (208.94 g)

• Molded Boltaron® blade guard included

• Style #: 4025-02

The Benchmade 8" Chef Knife | 4025-02 delivers premium CPM-154 steel, refined blade geometry, and warm Richlite® ergonomics in a standalone chef’s knife built for everyday excellence.

Benchmade 8" Chef Knife 4025-02 features CPM-154 steel, SelectEdge sharpening, Richlite handle, and refined blade geometry for precise, everyday kitchen performance.

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