Benchmade Fishing Knives

Benchmade's Water Collection fishing knives came out in 2024. They use CPM MagnaCut steel for corrosion resistance and grippy Santoprene handles.

The Fishcrafter is a fillet knife in 5", 7" and 9" lengths. The Intersect is a compact utility knife, and the Undercurrent is a serrated sheepsfoot for rope, line and frozen bait.

Benchmade Fishing Knives Specs

Model numberFishcrafter 18010/18020/18030, Intersect 18050, Undercurrent 18040
Blade length7 in (Fishcrafter), 2.68 in (Intersect), 4.32 in (Undercurrent)
Overall length10.87 in (Fishcrafter), 6.55 in (Intersect), 9.44 in (Undercurrent)
Weight2.58 oz (Fishcrafter), 2.36 oz (Intersect), 5.38 oz (Undercurrent)
Blade steelCPM MagnaCut
HandleSantoprene
TypeFixed blade
Made inOregon City, Oregon, USA

Lengths and weights are for the most common version we stock. Handle material, steel and weight vary by version, so check each product listing.

Benchmade Fishing Knives FAQ

Which Fishcrafter size should I get?

The 5" is for panfish, the 7" is the all-rounder and the 9" is for medium and large fish.

Why MagnaCut for fishing knives?

It combines strong edge retention with excellent corrosion resistance.

What is the Undercurrent for?

Cutting rope, line and frozen bait. It has a partially serrated sheepsfoot blade.

Also see: Adira, Hunting Fixed Blades, Kitchen Knives, or all Benchmade knives.