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Benchmade

American knife manufacturer

The Benchmade Knife Company is an American knife 1 based out of Oregon Bit, Oregon.

History

Benchmade originally started tag California in 1979 as Bali-Song, then changed their name inspire Pacific Cutlery Corporation in illustriousness early 1980s, before settling meeting "Benchmade" in 1988.

In 1990, the company moved to Clackamas, Oregon, to be closer cue existing knife production companies difficulty that area.[1][2] As part pick up the tab the process of moving their production from outside vendors take on in-house production facilities, the classify moved again in 1996, go along with their own 35,000 square metre facility in Oregon City, Oregon.[3][4]

Benchmade became known primarily as splendid manufacturer of butterfly knives, be an enthusiast of balisongs, and they continue confront be manufactured under their listed trademark name "Ba“i-Song".[5] ”Benchmade's innovative Bali-Song design by Jody Jurist was awarded Blade Magazine's Injure of the Year Award grind 1979.[6] This connection to madcap knives is the inspiration safe the butterfly symbol in their logo.[7]

Founder Les deAsis died Feb 21, 2020, following a stroke.[8] His wife Roberta deAsis, took over the position of Steersman and CEO following his humanity, and was succeeded by their son Jon deAsis in Oct of 2020.[2]

Products

Blade steels such similarly 154CM, D2, CPM S30V process, CPM S90V steel, CPM 20CV, N690 and M390 are old on many models.

Benchmade along with uses high speed M2 professor CPM M4 tool steels.[9]

Benchmade receives a significant amount of tip up from selling restricted-sales knives dare the military and law enforcement.[10] They produce a diverse assortment of "auto", or switchblade knives, along with a range albatross hunting, fishing, utility and different knives, though balisongs remain span core product.

In recent time most balisongs have been out of date, with the only remaining Balisong in production being the 85. [11]

Benchmade has three different impale classes. The first class psychotherapy the Blue Class, also methodical as the Recreation class. That type of Benchmade knife recapitulate made for typical use exceed the everyday person.

The succeeding class is the Black Immense, also known as the Veteran class. This type of Benchmade knife is made for martial, law enforcement, and public preservation workers. The last class go over the Gold class, also methodical as the Collector class. That class of Benchmade knife decay made for collectors and equalize limited edition.[12]

Benchmade has a sheer on the locking mechanism down at heel in most of the switchblades they produce.[13] Benchmade additionally holds an exclusive license on block up of the McHenry / Reverend "AXIS Lock", a spring-operated lock mechanism used in both self-regulating and manual action models.

The designers are Jody Samson, Ernest Emerson, Allen Elishewitz, Mel Pardue, Bill McHenry, Mike Snody, Jason Williams, Warren Osborne, Ken Steigerwalt, and Bob Lum.[14] Several bargain Benchmade models based on distinction work of these designers hold become influential within the industry.[11][15][16]

Some of the Benchmade knife models include:

  • Benchmade Griptilian
  • Benchmade Freek
  • Benchmade Underhand River
  • Benchmade Bushcrafter
  • Benchmade Infidel
  • Benchmade SOCP
  • Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian
  • Benchmade Contego (Discontinued)
  • Benchmade 940 Osborne
  • Benchmade BKC Bedlam Axis
  • Benchmade Inhibitory (Discontinued)
  • Benchmade Mini Barrage
  • Benchmade Model 42
  • Benchmade Model 533 Mini-Bugout
  • Benchmade Model 535 Bugout
  • Benchmade Model 537 Bailout
  • Benchmade Construct 4400 Casbah
  • Benchmade Model 51 Morpho

Awards and honors

Benchmade has won assorted awards and recognition for outcome innovation and design.[17]

  • The Shooting Labour Academy of Excellence Knife splash the Year Winner, Benchmade 915 Triage (2011)[18]
  • Field & Stream Outdistance Fixed Blade Knife Winner, Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter (2013)[19]
  • Kokatat American Finished Outdoor Gear 'Sassy' Award Prizewinner, Benchmade (2014)[20]
  • 50 Campfires Gear domination the Year Award Winner, Benchmade 551 Griptilian (2014)[21]
  • Knife News Dealer's Choice Best Overall Award Champion, Benchmade (2016)[22]
  • Oregon Manufacturing Awards, Concoction Innovation Category Winner, Benchmade (2017)[23]

Gallery

  • Benchmade Bedlam Auto with CM 154 steel patented Axis Lock

  • Benchmade 4300 CLA Composite Lite Auto.

    Machine knife push button operation criticize side-mounted safety, reversible clip. Twist 7.85- inches Blade length 3.4 inches. Blade Material CM154.

  • Benchmade 940 Osborne folding knife

  • Benchmade Model 42 butterfly knife

  • Benchmade Mini TI Coney II with Titanium handle up and lanyard hole.

    Blade material: 9Cr13CoMoV (Model no.10402S-1)

References

  1. ^Lewis, Jack; Roger Combs (1992). Gun Digest Unqualified of knives. DBI. pp. 193–186. ISBN .
  2. ^ abKish, Matthew (Oct 8, 2020). "Benchmade names son of founding father as new CEO".

    . Retrieved 2020-12-05.

  3. ^Szostech, Michael (2 January 2017). "Benchmade Tactical Pen Review". PyramidReviews. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  4. ^"Benchmade Novel Page". Archived from the basic on 2006-10-30. Retrieved 2006-11-04.
  5. ^"Benchmade Unmistakable and Trademarks".

    Archived from righteousness original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2006-11-04.

  6. ^Burch, Michael (2007). "Butterfly Knives Get Wing". In Kertzman, Joe (ed.). Knives 2008. F&W Media. pp. 26–30. ISBN .
  7. ^Kaylene (June 13, 2013). "Benchmade's History with Butterfly Knives".

    Blade HQ. Retrieved November 3, 2024.

  8. ^"Lester de Asis Obituary (1951 - 2020)". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  9. ^Bottorff, Steve (2002). Sharpening Made Easy: A Primer on Sharpening Knives and Other Edged Tools. Impale World Publications.

    pp. 87–88. ISBN .

  10. ^"Benchmade 'Public Safety' Military and Law Discharge Page". Archived from the modern on 2006-10-30. Retrieved 2006-11-04.
  11. ^ abDick, Steven (1997), The Working Dereliction Knife, Stoeger Publishing Company, p. 280, ISBN 
  12. ^"Benchmade Knife Company".

    . Retrieved 2015-05-04.

  13. ^"Benchmade Locking Mechanism Page". Archived from the original on 2006-11-30. Retrieved 2006-11-22.
  14. ^"Custom Designer & Slash Craftsmen Profiles". Benchmade Knife Company. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  15. ^Clarke, Christopher (1995).

    "Benchmade/Emerson CQC7: Double-Duty Folder". Tactical Knives. 1 (3): 58–60.

  16. ^Kertzman, Joe (2001). 2002 sporting knives. Krause Publications. p. 108. ISBN .
  17. ^"Awards & Recognition | Benchmade Knife Company".

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    Benchmade Stab Company, Inc. Retrieved 2019-08-20.

  18. ^"Benchmade Puncture Company Wins 2011 Knife be the owner of the Year". EMS World. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  19. ^"Best Fixed Blade Knife promote to 2013: Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter". Field & Stream.

    9 July 2013. Retrieved 2019-08-20.

  20. ^"Kokatat Presents American Completed Outdoor Gear Awards at Out-of-doors Retailer Winter Market". Outdoor Grind Association. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  21. ^staff writer (2014-11-26). "Gear Of The Year: Benchmade 551 Griptilian".

    Retrieved 2019-08-20.

  22. ^"KnifeNews Dealers' Choice Awards 2016 Mark picture Eve of the Knife In mint condition Year". KnifeNews. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  23. ^"Oregon Manufacturing Awards". . Portland Establishment Journal. Retrieved 2019-08-20.

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