Benchmade was founded on the belief that real quality means forever. Our founder, Les deAsis, began building handmade custom Bali-Songs in the 1980s. The success of these custom Bali's spurred the creation of the first production Bali-Song: The model 68. Benchmade Knife Company was born in 1987, driven to produce product in the US and with a strong commitment to product availability, quality, and customer relationships. While phrases like "Handmade" and "factory-made" aptly described the knives, it was "Benchmade" that truly expressed the quality of Les' product. He was building an operation that made precision parts, but with legendary American hand-assembly on the finished products. Indeed, it was a "bench" operation and Les wanted the name to reflect this marriage of production manufacturing and custom craft. This sentiment describes Benchmade's position in the market to this day.

Built to redefine tactical utility, the Shootout is the perfect off-hand backup and an ideal choice for those looking to carry an OTF for EDC. Bari...

Tank-like construction, mini form, and auto AXIS® lock. We felt like the wildly popular Adamas® Family needed an even smaller, lightweight variant ...

Don't let its size fool you; The 533BK-2 Mini Bugout® packs a mean punch, and does it with confidence. Wrapped in ultralight CF-Elite® and tipping ...

The result of overwhelming feedback, the Bugout® has been scaled down in the form of the new 533 Mini Bugout®. Available in three different colorwa...

Originally designed by the esteemed Warren Osborne, the Mini Barrage® has been a standard-bearer for reliability and utility for many years, and we...

Taking a few pointers from the Arcane, the Vector® employs a flipper-deployed variant of our AXIS® Assist mechanism for speedy, smooth action and a...

On the heels of the explosively successful launch of the Claymore™, we heard many enthusiastic requests for a plain-edge variant, and now we're pro...

The Shootout® was arguably 2022’s most exciting Benchmade debut, so when fans asked us for more color options, we got to work. New for 2023, the 53...

Arguably one of Benchmade’s most exciting releases, when the SHOOTOUT® launched, this handsome out-the-front in EDC form had the knife world buzzin...

What began as a quest to perfect the all-purpose outdoor utility folder has evolved into a handy solution for life’s daily tasks and chores, and th...

In the years since the 535 Bugout® first hit the market, this slim, lightweight and durable folder has redefined EDC style and versatility from the...

With lightning-fast out-the-front actuation, exceptional CPM-CruWear® blade strength and toughness, and a durable Grivory® handle, the Shootout® is...

The mini variant of the quintessential waterman's folder, the versatile Mini Adira™ is a heavy-use EDC built for all tasks in wet environments. Fea...

A fisherman’s minimalist, tough-as-nails cutting tool, the Intersect™ is a versatile fixed blade built for convenient and quick access when seconds...

The Undercurrent™ is your reliable fixed blade for hard-use utility while on the water. Featuring a sheepsfoot style blade made of CPM-MagnaCut ste...

When you’re going the distance, you need a knife that will do the same. Inspired by—and built for—tactical situations, the Bailout® takes ultraligh...

When blade length is restricted, necessity isn’t. Designed for ease of concealment and compact utility, the Partial Immunity® features a sub-2-inch...

Rounding out the 20th anniversary celebration for one of Benchmade’s most iconic designs, the 940 Osborne family expands to include the long-awaite...

The Bugout® is one of the most popular knives in our line—and one of the most pocketed blades in the EDC community. Originally designed and built f...

When blade length is restricted, necessity isn’t. Designed for ease of concealment and compact utility, the Full Immunity™ features a sub-2.5-inch ...

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Mini Bugout sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be...

Designed for the sweet spot of hunter preference; the newly redesigned 15006 Steep Country is a versatile fixed-blade capable of performing through...

If there is ever a time when you must go alone, the brand-new 430SBK REDOUBT® will keep you confident and capable. Made in the USA for when you're ...

If there is ever a time when you must go alone, the brand-new 430BK REDOUBT® will keep you confident and capable. Made in the USA for when you're y...