Benchmade got its start in 1979 as Balisong Inc. After a series of expansions and reorganizations, the company ultimately became Benchmade. The name reflects the fact that, while state-of-the-art materials and processes are used to produce the components, every pocket knife is assembled and checked by human hands.

Benchmade makes pocket knives of all shapes and sizes, including folding knives, fixed blade knives, balisongs, and automatic knives. The video below highlights some of the best Benchmade automatic knives on the market. For more information, be sure to check out our Best Benchmade Knives article or take a look at our top three Benchmade best sellers, the Osborne 940, Griptilian, and Bugout.

From Benchmade as of 1/28/2021:

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. (“Benchmade”) warrants to the original purchaser that their genuine Benchmade knife purchased from Benchmade or one of its authorized sellers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase for as long as said purchaser owns the knife that was purchased. This warranty applies only to knives that were purchased from Benchmade or an authorized Benchmade seller with proof of purchase unless otherwise prohibited by law. Benchmade knives are legitimately sold only by authorized sellers who are required to follow Benchmade’s policies, procedures, and quality control standards. Benchmade reserves the right to reject warranty claims from purchasers for knives purchased from unauthorized sellers, including unauthorized Internet sites. Benchmade will repair or replace a defective knife that is covered by this warranty at Benchmade’s option.

See the full warranty on Benchmade's Website.