Benchmade Knives Monarch, Sandvik Steel Blade, Zytel Handle W/Kraton Inserts, 500.

New/Old stock Item.  The knife is LNIB, the box itself is at 70% condition. Minor showroom marks on knife

This New Old Stock (NOS) Benchmade Monarch (500) is a quintessential example of Benchmade’s early 1990s "Red Line" era, where the brand focused on delivering high-utility, lightweight tools for the burgeoning EDC market. This vintage specimen features a sleek PlainEdge™ blade crafted from high-quality Sandvik stainless steel, a Swedish alloy celebrated for its fine grain structure, exceptional corrosion resistance, and ability to take a razor-sharp, surgical edge. As an uncirculated find, the Black Zytel® handle remains in excellent condition, featuring the signature Kraton® rubber inserts that provided the industry-leading "tacky" grip Benchmade was famous for in its early years.