aka butterfly knives, so much so that he initially incorporated the company as Bali-Song, Inc. The word “Bali-Song” sat perfectly in a butterfly logo, just as “Benchmade” does today. Regardless, you ...

Perhaps only superfans know that Benchmade’s original name was ... you guessed it, a butterfly knife. Fast-forward 45 years — and dozens of other kinds of knives — later, and the company’s name and ...

When it comes to premium EDC knives, it’s pretty freakin’ hard to beat Benchmade. Founded by California native and butterfly ...

Benchmade knives have long been a staple for hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen. The Oregon-based company makes quality blades that are sharp, versatile, and durable. The number one gripe people ...

However, due to the stigma around butterfly knives, few were being made in America at the time. An entrepreneur at heart, Les picked the name Benchmade to represent the quality he wanted put into ...

Benchmade is a well-known name amongst knife enthusiasts because of the knives’ build-quality, durability, and made-in-the-U.S.A. label. The brand makes ultra-tactical folding knives as well as ...

It took me a while to get behind automatic knives. In fact ... from some serious attention by the butterfly brand. This summer and now moving into fall, Benchmade continues to introduce new ...

The most stylish piece of fishing equipment I own. / Photo by Thomas Freund Benchmade builds excellent knives, and this one is no different. I haven’t always been one to carry a knife when I’m ...

I love Benchmade’s knives, as they’re robust things. Unlike other pocket knives, they have a weight that speaks to their high-quality components and I feel as if I can trust them with whatever ...