Made in USA
As a family business we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. Our commitment to American-Made means continually investing in people, materials and technology that are back by these shared values.
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Benchmade Warranty
We are committed to building the highest-quality knives through world-class craftsmanship, constant innovation, and unsurpassed materials. We stand by our products and provide an extensive warranty.
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LifeSharp Services
Our LifeSharp® service guarantees that Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife. Our LifeSharp® services includes cleaning, oiling, adjustments, and re-sharpening.
Learn MoreDesigned with purpose and built to last, the Crooked River sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.
Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled, and finished with uncompromising precision. We mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications, and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in our state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition:
• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it.
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under our warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only, and dry thoroughly.
• Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes.
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery.
• Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. We recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.
Blade contains a sharp beak, typically forward of the midpoint, as if the tip has been “clipped off.”
First-of-its-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and durability for a variety of applications.
Infused with resin and far more resistant to temperature changes, moisture, and wear than untreated wood.
Manually opened knives must be opened 100% from the closed position to the open position by the user.
