Benchmade
Pacific Cutlery Model 10 Balisong ~ Vintage 1980`s
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Pacific Cutlery Model 10 Balisong ~ Vintage 1980`s
The Pacific Cutlery Model 10 Balisong (also known as the PC10) is a vintage butterfly knife produced in the 1980s. Pacific Cutlery Corporation was the intermediate name of the company that originally started as Balisong USA and eventually transitioned into the modern Benchmade Knife Company.
Because production ceased before Benchmade officially rebranded in 1988, the Model 10 is considered a foundational piece of balisong history. It is heavily sought after for vintage collections rather than everyday flipping due to its rarer pins-and-channels design.
Features
- Blade Profile: Features a traditional hollow-ground drop point utility blade with a sleek satin finish.
- Handle Construction: Comprised of heavy, skeletonized, integrally milled stainless steel handles featuring a classic 5-hole design.
- Locking Mechanism: Equipped with a traditional, non-spring-loaded T-latch located on the pommel of the handle.
- Historical Markings: The front tang features the iconic "Bali-Song" butterfly stamp, while the rear tang typically displays the U.S. Patent number and "Made in USA".
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Dimension / Detail |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 7.40 inches to 7.625 inches |
| Blade Length | 3.30 inches to 3.50 inches |
| Blade Thickness | 0.11 inches |
| Handle Length | 4.10 inches |
| Handle Thickness | 0.49 inches |
| Total Weight | 4.70 oz to 4.72 oz |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
- Original nylon sheath
- Condition is near mint , see all photos and grading chart below
NKCA Grading system
MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.
NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.
EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.
VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.
FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.
POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.
