high performance knives and swords
hand forged in Vermont
swords
custom swords over the years-pm for details and prices. sabers and filipino/asian styles a specialty
Available Knives
in stock knives, one offs and specials
Patrick's p115
if ya don't know don't buy itQuantityAll options are out of stock
New style hawk
the newest iteration of the fighting hawk, in differential hardened 5160 and stabilized brown 550 cord. kydex sheath/head cover included.QuantityAll options are out of stock
Hanger with Reversible Shell Guard
reversible shell guard hanger with 31" 1075 cut & thrust blade. The shell is user-reversible to accomodate left handed use, or can be removed entirely with the addition of a small spacer. this sword is not provided with a scabbard, although one can be made for additional cost, contact me for detailsQuantity
Bowie #1
Bowie #1 style, 80CrV2 and black micarta. Hand stitched, tooled leather sheath with Sam Browne stud.QuantityAll options are out of stock
Belduque
Belduque in 80CrV2 and black micarta. handsewn, tooled IWB slip sheath with sam browne studQuantityAll options are out of stock
Recurve Camp Knife
recurve camp knife inzero convex ground differential hardened 80CrV2 and OD micarta. tooled leather OWB sheath. 9" blade, 14.5 OALQuantityAll options are out of stock
lightweight spike hawk
5160 spike hawk, differential hardened, with stabilized black 550 wrap. 14.25 OAL, 1lb 5ozQuantityAll options are out of stockDEPOSIT
Use this option to make a deposit on your custom order AFTER we have discussed the project. Please include a brief description of the project in the order comments.Quantity
Prisoner 115s
3 P115's with stabilized black hemp grip. spring tempered. pleas specify first and second choice of the threeQuantityAll options are out of stock
kitchen knife
Deba style kitchen knife in purpleheart and 80CrV2. 6-3/4" blade, 11-1/2" OALQuantityAll options are out of stock
5160 reversible shell guard hanger
27' 5160 hanger with reversible shell, mild steel fittings and ebonized cherry hiltQuantity
single edged Viking sword
single edge Viking in differential tempered 5160. wood grip covered in stabilized leather, mild steel fittings. 27" blade, 34-1/2" OALQuantity
Coffin Nail
one off, Coffin Nail in 80CrV2, zero convex grind with stabilized battlewrapQuantityAll options are out of stock
Munition grade Rugger/Hauswehr
Reinforced point Rugger with nagel and reinforced point. 5160, cherry scales and mild steel nagel and bolster. no scabbard (and i'm not making one), but i know a guy if a scabbard is desired.QuantityStandard Models
All models available in my san mai damascus. call or write for pricing.
standard hunter
designed for medium and large game
standard hunter: 4" blade of 80CrV2 standard, 52100 damascus, and a few other alloys available. Cherry or walnut hilt , brass guard (standard) nickel silver or copper ($15 extra). $350 base price with pouch sheath. call for damascus
Damascus and 52100 pricing.
woodsrunner
survival/camp knife
Woodsrunner camp/survival knife: 5-1/2 to 7" blade lengths in 5160,52100 or 80CrV2 steel-hilt and bolster options same as the Hunter. starting at $400
puuko utility
based on traditional Finnish design
Puukko utility: 5160, 52100, 1084 or 80CrV2 steels available, lengths from 3-7". 4" 80CrV2 or 52100, $350 with above hilt options.
bird and trout
small enough for small game, tough enough for deer
Bird and Trout-3-3/4 inch blade with 2-7/8" cutting edge. 52100 steel standard, brass(standard), copper or nickel silver (+$10) guard. Small enough for small game, strong enough for everything else. I really like these. $325
basic bushcraft
special order
Basic Bushcraft Knives: 1/8" 80CrV24 standard, through hardened and differential tempered. Micarta handle (other options available). Kydex belt sheath. Hardened notch at base of edge for use with magnesium fire starters-no more cut fingers or dulled edges. $250, + $22 for Spyderco g-clip.
street barong
A Moroland classic for the 21st century
a compact modern twist on the Moro barong. available in standard and lightweight variants and blade lengths from 4" to 9". prices starting at $360
scalpels
a lot of cut in a small package
generally done out of bar ends from the forging process, usually 80Crv2 or 5160...differential hardened with a stabilized hemp cord battlewrap. $140. hollow, flat or zero ground convex available
ap scrapers
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A stripped down, compact CQB tool without any grip anomalies to restrict its use. Available with or without index finger relief. Starting at $300 with kydex
the prisoner 115
a very compact, sturdy little shiv. generally I do little runs of these with whatever wrap I feel like doing but they can be done to order as well. starting at $135 in the 3-1/2-4" blade length range.
the Trench chef
a very aggressive version of the classic peasant knife, done up trench knife style. deeply hollowground 80CrV2 and micarta, available blued or bright. $425
traditional build spike hawks
these are light and quick, generally done out of 5160 and ash. starting at $325 with elastic fired quick release kydex
Bowies
Ruination Bowie
my own take on the traditional coffin handle, built to customer specs
8-1/2" to 12" blades, available with my own improved dropped coffin hilt-leather or kydex slip sheath with belt stud. full distal taper, well balanced and fast. generally zero ground convex, flat/convex hybrid grind available
Prices: 80CrV2 with cherry or walnut hilt and kydex, $750. Exotic woods starting at $760. call for damascus prices. leather sheaths add cost depending on configuration.
Damascus Ruination
pattern welded variant with modern hilt
21st Century Natchez bowies
EDC coffin in a traditional build
- 5-3/4 inch blades, my own variant of the classic coffin handle. sheathed in a kydex slip sheath with stud and rare earth magnet for retention. Comfortable and fast, but small enough for everyday carry.
Prices:
differential hardened 80CrV2, cherry or walnut hilt: $400. Rosewood or other exotic wood, starting at $425. 52100, 1095 also available.
contact for damascus pricing.Custom Orders
Custom orders are the heart of what I do-if you're going to pass a knife along to your grandkids, it should be exactly what you want. Contact me with your design specs (a drawing is very helpful) and I will get right back to you with an estimate.
ALL CUSTOM ORDERS NOW REQUIRE A DEPOSIT, ONLY REFUNDABLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Options include the alloy used, wood, bolster materials as well as customer-supplied materials (steel from a family property, or a piece of antler from a deer you took yourself)-email or call for more info.
scandi hybrid hunters
flatground pattern welded gent's bowie
In the Forge
Each J W Bensinger custom knife begins as a bar of the appropriate alloy, which is then forged to the desired shape-allowing better and more economical use of the material, and more variety in shape and balance than can easily be accomplished otherwise. after initial grinding they are then either differential hardened (giving a soft spine and hard edge) or through hardened and differential tempered, depending on the intended use and geometry of the piece. My preferred steel is 80CrV2, but 52100, L6, 1084 and 1095 are all available.
