We’re not sure what’s up with the “mini” in the name. At 3.5 inches long, the 746 is about as big a knife as we ever need for most backcountry missions. The locking stainless-steel combo blade opens easily and smoothly. It’s pricey, but it’ll last a lifetime. benchmade.com
TAGS: half-serrated blade, all-purpose
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