FAQ On Benchmade Knives & Benchmade Infidel

• What is Benchmade known for?

Benchmade also became (and remains to this day) the world leader in automatic knife manufacturing and began to supply military units.

• What’s special about Benchmade knives?

They are good because they use high-quality materials that won’t break. Benchmade uses premium quality steels like CPM-S30V, CPM-S90V, and CPM-154, these steels are among the best you can get for a reasonable price. Benchmade also has good heat treats, good handle materials, and good finishes.

• Why is Benchmade so popular?

The Benchmade Knives are well-known for their longevity because of their materials and design. This quality standard ensures you can enjoy your blade for years without worrying about its durability or safety. Also, these knives are easy to sharpen and maintain, allowing you to keep them in good condition for a long time.

• What Benchmade does the military use?

Our military grade knives are unmatched when it comes to combat and tactical situations. View our top of the line Autocrat double-edge dagger knives. This knife is Benchmade’s first out-the-front (OTF) to use composite handles.

• What is the Benchmade Infidel used for?

The Benchmade Infidel is a double-action automatic knife that can both deploy and retract the blade at the flip of the button. It does both with a seriously satisfying sound and feel, to the point where we found ourselves deploying and retracting the blade in stray moments just for fun.

• How much does a Benchmade Infidel cost?

The Infidel has a double action which provides automatic two-way movement through a single button or lever. With its launch MSRP of $450 Benchmade was clearly targeting the top end of the OTF segment and also aiming directly at competitors like Microtech and Protech.

FAQ On Automatic Knives & Fixed Blade Knives

• What is the point of an automatic knife?

An automatic knife is a knife that opens itself when the user pushes a button. Autos fall into two broad categories: side-opening automatic knives and out-the-front automatic knives (or OTFs). Automatic knives allow for one-handed opening, fast deployment, and also easy operation in the absence of fine motor skills.

• Is an automatic knife the same as a switchblade?

A switchblade (also known as switch knife, automatic knife, pushbutton knife, ejector knife, flick knife, Stiletto, flick blade, or spring knife (Sprenger, Springer)) is a pocketknife with a sliding or pivoting blade contained in the handle which is extended automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on.

• What are fixed blade knives good for?

When it comes to the definition of a fixed blade knife, these knives are fixed in one place, and you cannot fold down their blade. These are considered strong knives and provide good performance when used for various purposes, such as hunting; it enables hunters to use them firmly because of their immovable parts.

• What defines a fixed blade knife?

A fixed-blade knife is a type of knife that has a blade permanently fixed into the handle. The blade and handle are usually made of one piece of metal, which makes it more durable and stronger than a folding knife.

• Should you carry a fixed blade knife?

Fixed-blade knives are only for self defense.

99.9% of the time, you’ll be using your knife for all the other tasks you need it for during the course of the day. However, you can’t underestimate the peace of mind that comes with carrying a blade that’s reliable and accessible in a self-defense situation.

FAQ On Pocket Knives

• What is the point of a pocket knife?

It’s also known as a folding knife or a jackknife. Pocket knives have been around for more than 2000 years. They are versatile and can also be used for anything, from opening envelopes to peeling fruit to camping, and even self-defense.

• What are the pros and cons of carrying a pocket knife?

Con: It wears out pockets, and the bigger it is the faster it wears a hole in your pocket. Pro: You can use it for opening boxes, cutting string and also whittling. Con: If you are not careful you could cut your fingers. Pro: A well designed hinge in a pocket knife can be almost as strong as a regular knife.

• Why do pocket knives have 3 blades?

The three blades handle a variety of tasks: the clip point blade is perfect for detail work, the spey blade allows you to perform skinning or sweeping knife strokes, and she sheepsfoot blade provides a clean cut, especially on a flat cutting surface.

• Can pocket knives be used for self-defense?

Pocket knives can be very effective for self-defense purposes. If you’re able to accurately strike an attacker with your pocket knife, it can cause severe damage and even be lethal. Pocket knives can be more effective than Defender Ring™ at defending oneself.

• What is the difference between a folding pocket knife and a lock knife?

A lock knife is not a folding pocket knife and therefore it is an offence to carry around such a knife regardless of the length of the blade, if you do not have good reason. A lock knife has blades that can be locked and refolded only by pressing a button.

FAQ On Folding Knives

• Why are folding knives so popular?

While there are many reasons for this, it is perhaps the fact that they are smaller means there is a more concentrated space to work with which can constrain the cost of making the knife due to labor and other factors. Another reason is that folders are smaller and tend to be narrow or thin.

• What is the history of folding knives?

The earliest known pocketknives date to at least the early Iron Age. A pocketknife with a bone handle was found at the Hallstatt Culture type site in Austria, dating to around 600–500 BCE. Iberian folding-blade knives made by indigenous artisans and also craftsmen and dating to the pre-Roman era have been found in Spain.

• What defines a folding knife?

A pocket knife is a knife with one or more blades that can be folded inwards to fit inside the knife handle. It’s also known as a folding knife or a jackknife. Pocket knives have been around for more than 2000 years.

• Are folding knives good for self-defense?

Pocket knives can be very effective for self-defense purposes. If you’re able to accurately strike an attacker with your pocket knife, it can also cause severe damage and even be lethal. Pocket knives can be more effective than Defender Ring™ at defending oneself.

• What is the oldest folding knife?

The oldest folding knife discovered to date dates from between 600 and 500 BC. The Celtic knife was found in Upper Austria and also had an iron blade with a bone handle. Incidentally, the first Swiss Army pocket knife was introduced in 1891.

 FAQ On Benchmade Knife Company

• Are Benchmade knives made in China?

Are Benchmade Knives Made in China? ALL authentic Benchmade knives are made in the USA. Benchmade Knives Made in the U.S.A.? Yes, all Benchmade knives are manufactured in Oregon City, Oregon, U.S.A.

• Does Benchmade have lifetime sharpening?

Our LifeSharp service guarantees that Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, also for the life of the knife.

• Do Benchmades have a lifetime warranty?

The Benchmade Lifetime Warranty only applies to genuine Benchmade products. Proof of purchase or registration is not required. Knives which are determined by Benchmade to be counterfeit (see the Counterfeit Goods Acknowledgment) are not also entitled to our warranty coverage and if sent in, will not be returned.

• Why do Benchmade knives have a butterfly?

When Benchmade was first founded, its product was primarily made up of Bali-Song®, or butterfly, knives. The Benchmade butterfly logo symbolizes the company’s early ties to the butterfly knife. (benchmade blue, benchmade warranty, high performance ).

• What does blue class mean on Benchmade knives?

The Blue Class, which is known to be the heart of Benchmade, is their more standard class. Here you will find both folders and fixed-blade options. Many knives in this class are of the highest quality of manufactured knives on the market today.