Benchmark Diamondback & Sidewinder plus paperwork

[kwakster]

Recently i acquired two vintage Benchmark Rolox knives; a Diamondback & a Sidewinder.
They were made in the early 80's and came in original boxes & paperwork.
Here are a few comparison pictures of the two knives and also some pics of the paperwork for future reference.

Benchmark Rolox Diamondback with India Stag scales from March 1982:

[kwakster]

Benchmark Rolox Sidewinder with India Stag scales from August 1982:

[kwakster]

A few comparison shots of the two knives;

[kwakster]

And a few pics of the catalogue & papers that came with each knife;

Catalogue Front:



Catalogue Back:



Manual Front:



Manual Back:



Warning Card:



Warranty Card:

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Very nice

I quite like the Rolox system, it works quite well imo

[Styerman]

I remember them . The ones I saw had lots of side play .

Chris

[Sazabi]

I've only handled two Benchmarks in the years I've attended shows; they're interesting knives, but definitely not for me. :/

[kwakster]

I remember them . The ones I saw had lots of side play .

Chris

Yes, i read those stories as well before i actually got these.
Maybe because these early versions were all handmade & handfitted, as the ones i have feel like fixed blades: no bladeplay at all.

[Styerman]

Cool , other than bladeplay they were well built .

Chris