Benchmade Nimravus
The Benchmade Nimravus, also known as the 140 Nimravus or simply the Benchmade 140, is an American made fixed blade knife. Its blade is made of 58-61HRC stainless steel, more commonly known as 154CM. It has a drop-point blade and a full-tang, machined 6061 T-6 anodized aluminum handle.
The Nimravus’ blade is 4.5 inches long and is 0.115 inches thick. Of the available configurations for the Nimravus, blade material can be anything from 154CM stainless steel, D2 Tool Steel, or Trainer Steel, with a hardness rating of 58-60HRC for the 154CM, and 59-61HRC for the D2 Tool Steel. The style of the blade is considered as a modified tanto. The knife weighs a mere 6.2 ounces. A fixed soft sheath is included, and it is molle compatible.
The Nimravus is available in five unique configurations. The 140BK is the plain-edge model 154CM blade which is BK1 coated, and comes with a black handle. The 140SBK has a combination edge that is also BK1 coated and also has a black handle. The 140SBKSN is almost the same as the 140SBK, but it comes with a coyote-colored handle with scales. The 140T uses a Trainer blade that has holes, and comes with a red handle. Finally, the 140SBK-ADC is again similar to the 140SBK but with an ADC handle.
Retail prices are $175 for the 140BK and 140SBK, $190 for the 140SBKSN and 140SBK-ADC, and $130 for the 140T.
An optional, and very beautiful, hard sheath that is made of molded kydex and has a thumb lock is available. Model 981914F and sells for $40 retail.
Shown in the photo below is the 140BK (the one on top) and the included soft sheath.
