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Benchmade has been producing knives for over thirty years now. Les, the creator of Benchmade, had a long road ahead of him when he first became inter … read more

Benchmade has a rich history that dates back over 30 years. Benchmade is the product of many dedicated employees, a never quit demand for excellence … read more

The Benchmade Designers:   It takes a lot to make a Benchmade, a Benchmade. When Benchmade is talking about their designers, they have said, &ld … read more

May is Benchmade month at BladeOps. There are so many different variables that give Benchmade their unique position in the market and the high quali … read more

The story of Benchmade starts when Les de Asis wanted a knife that reflected the latest in materials and manufacturing technology to replace the chea … read more

Benchmade has a rich history that dates back to over 30 years, Benchmade is the product of many dedicated employees, a never quit demand for excellen … read more

Benchmade was founded over thirty years ago and has a rich history that starts even before that. Benchmade is the product of many dedicated employees … read more

When many people think about a self-defense weapon, they think about a gun. While a gun is a fantastic, there are many drawbacks to them. They are ex … read more

Having a rescue knife is not a necessity. In fact, a regular everyday carry should be enough to get you out of a sticky situation. But, if you know t … read more

Zero Tolerance is a sub brand of Kai USA Ltd. For over 100 years now, Kai USA Ltd has been the leading producer of premium blades in Japan. Not only … read more

The story about how SOG came to be begins long before SOG existed. The story actually begins in Vietnam, with members of a highly classified US speci … read more

Columbia River Knife and Tool company, or CRKT, was founded in Oregon in 1994 by Paul Gillespi and Rod Bremer. Both of these men were formerly employ … read more

Columbia River Knife and Tool company, or CRKT, was founded in Oregon in 1994. This is an American company that is known for distinction in design, s … read more

The Kershaw Reverb   Kai USA, Ltd has been a premier blade producer for over 100 years now. Kai makes sure that they take an innovative approach … read more

Columbia River Knife and Tool company was founded in Oregon in 1994. This is an American company that is known for distinction in design, selection, … read more