Benchmade – Triage 917 Tactical Knife, Glass Breaker and Rescue Hook with Black G10 Handle (917SBK)

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1. Yuriy Verified Buyer – 9 June 2024

   I’ll start off with the dislikes because these things should be addressed. Dislikes: The main blade is lighter and smaller than I’d like. As someone with bigger hands and coming over from an EDC of an older Recon 1, the knife feels small in the hand making it feel awkward at times. Also the thumb opener on mine was loose, Benchmade told me to use some Blue Loctite which solved the issue. Overall, I preferred the opening method on my older EDC and the heavier blade made it easier to work with. The extra weight at the handle was probably needed to balance it out but it felt more comfortable in the hand. Likes: The blade is made of good steel and quite sharp—how it holds up to abuse is still to be tested, we’re still honeymooning. The hook lets me strip someone “trauma naked” faster than using my sheers which is a big like. The G10 grip is a more aggressive grip than any knife I’ve owned prior—I’ll get a random abrasion or superficial lac from the grip alone—which I don’t mind because I could be using it double-gloved up or with slippery hands, it’s made to work. Overall: I’d recommend this knife to anyone working EMS (and I have). If you have smaller hands (XS-M gloves), I’d imagine you’d find it even more comfortable in the hands as is. The hook is why I bought it and that works like a dream. I would still like to see the blade a little heavier and an increase on the handle of 1/2in or so. More so, I’d like to see the handle include an O2 wrench (metal and user-replaceable) but, given it’s limitations, I can see why it’d be hard to include one—perhaps near the right side with the clip forward of the hook hinge but it’s hard on a small handle (considering that it’s not an exposed blade spine, I would not want to have to open the blade to turn on O2, handle only). So, a few small desires, but overall really happy. 4.7 out of 5 EDIT: So, after 2.5+ years of carrying this daily on and off-shift: -The annoying grippy wears off by end of year (think it took 6-9 months) with regular carry, it’s still plenty grippy though going forward. Aside from being annoying early on I’d say that’s a positive. -Picture 3 is of v2 because my first needed to go get sharpened (when I can find it and get around to sending it) but I’ve actually carried the second (my wife’s) for the majority of the time—about 1.5-2 years. I was a little abusive with the first one so it’s missing a bit of finish but still works like a dream. I don’t like to leave early reviews but I’d recommend this knife as an EDC, if used for purpose, she’s a beauty.

   

2. defbear Verified Buyer – 21 August 2024

   Opens easy with one hand. The blade does have a twist in it. Works very nice as a pry bar. Blade cuts great. The hook and glass breaker work as advertised. Yes I open big boxes with metal staples. I have scraped the sharp ends of those staples across the black coating of the knife. No damage to the coating so far.
   

3. JBlairNY Verified Buyer – 30 December 2024

   I love this knife. Excellent lock up, easy to open and close (one handed), blade is super sharp, and the seatbelt cutter is great on airbags, seatbelts, etc.. Have not used the glass breaker, but pretty typical and should work fine. The main reason for 4 stars is it is expensive – yes, it’s quality, but Benchmade do sell them at a premium.
   

4. Dustin Doin Verified Buyer – 14 January 2025

   I’m going to be honest. I’m pretty sure this is my first githubja.com review, ever. The 917 is extremely well constructed, handle is very smooth and in general aesthetically pleasing. It is far less thick than I thought it would be. I justified this purchase by saying that I would keep it in a bugout bag or some other place not on my person. However, this is instantly going to be my new edc. To me the overall length is just right, blade length, right on the money. axis lock performs as anyone would expect a benchmade axis lock to perform. I don’t know if Benchmade read’s these reviews but (clapping) well done.
   

5. justin Verified Buyer – 16 February 2025

   Great knife by a good company. Cuts through the things with ease. Versatile knife.
   

6. D H Archer Verified Buyer – 20 March 2025

   I am very happy with my purchase. I have been looking for an EDC knife like this one. The blade is razor sharp out of the box, the seatbelt cutting tool has a smooth easy opening/closing action. I wish I had this when I was working as a medic. Along those lines, I no longer use my EDC while wearing thick structural firefighting gloves, so I cannot comment on the ease of the seatbelt cutter in that application.
   Separately, I had been carrying a Benchmade Barrage, and a seatbelt cutter/window center punch tool in my car. It’s really nice to have all of those in this Benchmade Tactical Triage. Another great job, Benchmade! I have many Benchmade knives of various sizes, including the Mini Griptillion which I also love. None of my other knives by Spyderco or Gerber meet all of these needs so thoroughly in one knife. Thank you, Benchmade.
   

7. Penn Name Verified Buyer – 10 April 2025

   In my first month as an EMT, I used this to cut, as a pry-bar and seat belt cutter. A win and another great American made knife. First responder discount would be nice!
   

8. T. Behringer Verified Buyer – 18 April 2025

   This isn’t your typical pocket knife. This is more of a tactical entry tool. With the flat tip of the blade, poking/piercing/stabbing is useless. If you want something that does that, get the 915 instead as it has the pointed blade. I have used the flat from as a screw driver and pry bar and it works great. The serrated blade is ver sharp and will cut just about anything. The hook blade will slice through 1/2″ nylon rope like butter – and will cut seat belts and restraints with easy. I have not had the need to try the glass breaker on glass, but it does punch right through thin metal so I would assume it will work in a pinch.

   As with any a benchmade, you get what you pay for. While this is an expensive knife, the quality of craftsmanship is second to none. The quality of materials is top of the line and the axis opening is so simple and efficient.

   All in all, a great tactical entry/safety tool. Not sure I would use it over other tools designed for those purposes, but if none of them are available, this would do well as a backup. It will be a great addition to my vehicles emergency pack.
   

9. Mdawg Verified Buyer – 19 April 2025

   I love my Benchmade knives, and this Triage is a great knife to keep in my Jeep.