The Benchmade 18065-ABEL1 Mini Adira Abel Dark Waters is a 1000 piece limited edition folding knife created in collaboration with Abel Reels. Inspired by Abel’s VAYA fly fishing reels, it combines MagnaCut stainless steel, a satin stonewash polished blade and ported anodised aluminium handle scales finished by Abel in their Dark Waters Lightning series pattern.
Some limited editions are just a colour change and a fancy box. This one actually feels special. The Dark Waters handle finish captures stormy, shifting water tones, while the MagnaCut drop point blade, AXIS Lock and deep carry clip make it a capable outdoor folder built for real use.
It gives collectors, anglers and outdoor gear lovers a knife that blends Benchmade performance with Abel artistry, without turning into shelf only nonsense.
Features
✔️ 1000 piece limited edition Benchmade and Abel collaboration
✔️ MagnaCut stainless steel blade for premium toughness and edge performance
✔️ Drop point blade style for versatile everyday and outdoor cutting
✔️ Satin stonewash polished blade finish
✔️ Ported anodised aluminium handle scales machined and finished by Abel
✔️ Dark Waters Lightning series anodised handle inspired by shifting weather and water
✔️ AXIS Lock mechanism for secure operation
✔️ Deep carry tip up pocket clip for practical carry
✔️ Ambidextrous design for left or right handed use
✔️ Lanyard hole for extra carry options
✔️ A portion of proceeds supports Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Specifications
| Spec |
Details |
| Brand |
Benchmade |
| Product Name |
Benchmade 18065 ABEL1 Mini Adira Abel Dark Waters |
| SKU |
18065 ABEL1 |
| Edition |
Limited edition, 1000 pieces |
| Collaboration |
Benchmade x Abel Reels |
| Knife Type |
Folding knife |
| Open Length |
18.95 cm |
| Closed Length |
10.8 cm |
| Blade Length |
8.15 cm |
| Blade Thickness |
2.9 mm |
| Handle Thickness |
16.26 mm |
| Mechanism |
AXIS Lock |
| Blade Style |
Drop point |
| Blade Steel |
MagnaCut stainless steel |
| Blade Hardness |
60 to 62 HRC |
| Blade Finish |
Stonewash polish |
| Blade Colour |
Satin |
| Handle Material |
Ported anodised aluminium |
| Handle Colour |
Benchmade x Abel Dark Waters |
| Pocket Clip |
Yes |
| Clip Type |
Deep carry |
| Clip Position |
Tip up |
| Clip Colour |
Black oxide |
| Clip Finish |
Black oxide |
| Ambidextrous |
Yes |
| Lanyard Hole |
Yes |
| Weight |
87.6 g |
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By purchasing this item, you confirm that you are over 18 years of age and that you are aware of your local laws and regulations regarding knife ownership and use. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure this product is legal to own, carry and use in their state or territory. Wander Outdoors does not accept responsibility for misuse or unlawful possession of this product.
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