Pacific Cutlery 906 Monarch – stainless steel blade with burgundy and black Micarta handle – Seki, Japan

Here is a collectible Japanese folding knife that brings together the defining aesthetic features of the 1980s: a slender blade, generous bolsters, and polished Micarta with deep hues. This Pacific Cutlery 906 features the famous Bali-Song butterfly logo, which also appears on its black leather sheath.

Pacific Cutlery predates Benchmade; in fact, this example retains the “PACIFIC CUTLERY 906 SEKI JAPAN” marking, which is of particular interest to collectors of the brand’s early productions and Japanese cutlery from this period.

The satin-finished blade features a fine tip and a long back bevel that accentuates its profile. It opens manually via a thumb notch, while a pump lock keeps it securely open. Serrations on the back of the blade complete the design.

The burgundy and black Micarta scales are one of this knife’s main attractions. Their polish reveals the layers of the material, with different patterns on each side. They are reminiscent of the beautiful Micarta used on certain Al Mar knives from the same era, which were also produced in Seki. The polished steel bolsters extend the curves of the handle, the end of which features a lanyard hole.

The knife is offered in near-perfect condition, which we rate at 9.9/10, accompanied by its black leather sheath marked “Bali-Song,” in 9/10 condition, with a belt loop.

Technical specifications of the Pacific Cutlery 906 folding knife:
Model Number: 906
Brand: Pacific Cutlery
Manufactured in: Seki, Japan
Period: 1980s
Blade length: 8.3 cm
Total length when open: 21.0 cm
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm
Steel: Grade unconfirmed
Blade finish: satin
Opening mechanism: manual, via a nail notch
Lock: pump lock
Scales: Burgundy Micarta and polished black
Bolsters: polished steel
Lanyard hole: yes
Weight: 190 gr
Sheath: black leather stamped “Bali-Song,” with belt loop
Knife condition: 9.9/10
Sheath condition: 9/10

Tellknives Review:
We particularly appreciate the combination of this tapered blade with a generously curved handle. The burgundy and black Micarta adds a depth that enthusiasts of vintage Japanese knives will immediately recognize. The Pacific Cutlery stamp and the butterfly-adorned sheath add extra appeal to a collection dedicated to Benchmade’s origins.