When Benchmade's AXIX lock technology was released on the original 710 back in 1999, it didn't send ripples through the knife industry but rather rogue waves. The innovative AXIX lock changed the game - all thanks to the designer duo Benchmade collaborated with on the invention, Bill McHenry and Jason Williams, renowned custom knifemakers with watchmaking roots. The sleek new 710FE-2401 is a testament to McHenry and Williams craftwork. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of AXIS lock technology, the 710FE-2401 has the same large frame and ample cutting power of the original 710 and features a stylish, drop point recurve blade made of mighty CPM-Magnacut Steel with an FDE PVD finish. The 710FE-2401 has a lightweight Aluminum handle with milled black anodized finish, and milled stainless steel with FDE PVD backspacer ad pivot ring and black oxide thumb stud. Out limted anniversary variant, inspired by its original designers.