1000S Pewter

tood

• August 05, 2015 00:08

I just acquired a 1000S Pewter and would like to know the history of this knife. It's in mint condition and I can't really find any information. Thanks.

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  amethyst

  • August 05, 2015 21:41

  The 1000 Auto Spike was built from 1992 until 1996/1997. Based upon a Phil Boguszewski design who designed the manual version.
  
  The steel is G-2, the handle from 6061-T6 Aluminium.
  
  The Auto Spike was made with different colour handles as Limited Editions. The standard version had black handles.
  
  Hope that helps.

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  tood

  • August 05, 2015 22:15

  Thanks Amethyst. I know it pre-dates the move to Oregon City and I've read, but can't confirm, that the clipless version was early on. Pewter as a Limited Edition is interesting.

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  mrwinks

  • August 06, 2015 18:05

  Todd here is a resource for you of old catalogs.
  
  Benchmade Catalogs
  
  
  
  Pewter was a cataloged option along with black, blue, red, purple, and clear anodized. Being cataloged technically makes them "variations" rather than Limited Editions. Nevertheless, some variations will always be rarer, just based on production and order volume.
  Clips could be added for a 20.00 fee.
  
  1996 Auto Price List
  
  That is a very nice score you have there!

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  tood

  • August 06, 2015 18:43

  Scott Thank you so much! Looks like it was only in the 95-96 Mil/LE catalog. What a cool reference too. Again, thank you so much.

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  po

  • August 08, 2015 19:45

  Wow, cool knife. Congrats Tood!

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  tood

  • August 08, 2015 20:35

  Thanks Po. I've never had a safe queen but this one's staying in the box.

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  joep

  • August 09, 2015 13:10

  That thing just looks wicked nasty!!
  Enjoy Tood!!!

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  tood

  • August 09, 2015 13:20

  Thanks Joe. It just sort of fell in my lap as a trade.

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