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Sorry, Benchmade, I can't forgive you
August 22, 2021, 07:57 PM
selogicSorry, Benchmade, I can't forgive you
What are yall's thoughts about Tim Leatherman ?
August 22, 2021, 08:07 PM
parabellumI don't know anything about his politics, but I'll wager his company hasn't cut up any firearms.
August 22, 2021, 08:11 PM
corsairquote:
Originally posted by selogic:
What are yall's thoughts about Tim Leatherman ?
What about him?
He's an engineer by trade and an inveterate tinkerer which is how his multi-tool came about. He largely stays out of marketing, branding and politics as he was always found hunched over a workbench or, in front of some piece of machinery.
August 22, 2021, 08:21 PM
hberttmankI have 11 Benchmade folders and they are nice knives, I won't be getting rid of them. But I won't buy another.
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SpinZoneBenchmade has been my choice of folders for years up until they showed their true colors last year. I have not and will not give them another penny of my money.
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August 23, 2021, 09:39 AM
PatenTim Leatherman supported Kerry/Edwards in 2004 and took alot of heat for it. Haven't heard anything about him since then.
August 23, 2021, 10:23 AM
wishfull thinkerI'll never buy another
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August 23, 2021, 10:30 AM
SIGMYSTERI agree also. I was a benchmade collector. I stopped when I heard about them. Too many other nice knifes out there.
Don't count me out till you see the box go in the hole!
August 23, 2021, 11:34 AM
EdmondHaven't bought one since this shit show. I wish more people in the military community knew about it because they have so much product they sell on base.
My next knife is going to be a Winkler. Pricey but they look awesome.
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August 23, 2021, 12:40 PM
slabsides45quote:
Originally posted by corsair:
I've since retired my Benchmade's, they sit in the bug-out bag as back-up, to the back-ups. Kershaw, and a few others now have taken Benchmade's place.
+1
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August 23, 2021, 02:13 PM
RichardCDisappointingly, three local gun stores still had big Benchmade displays recently.
Maybe, it's the same inventory , unsold.
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August 23, 2021, 03:31 PM
jhe888I haven't bought any new Benchmades in quite a while. It is largely because of the gun thing, but they have also stopped making knives I am as interested in. There are a few I might consider - the Bugout, for example - but for now I am not buying Benchmade. Many of theirs are sort of extreme in style, and their prices have gotten quite high.
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ChuckFinleyEmerson, who at least nominally is a member of this forum, is 110% solid. He won't bow in the face of what's been going on. He won't cowtow.
Winkler, whom I also know, is also 110% solid.
No one will go wrong supporting either company, either individual, or their wives. All rock solid.
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August 23, 2021, 04:16 PM
parabellumWay to stand firm, jhe.
August 23, 2021, 04:36 PM
smlsigHad not heard of this. Will delete them from consideration.
Thanks Para.
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August 23, 2021, 06:48 PM
Voshterkoffquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
There are a few I might consider - the Bugout, for example
Check out the Hogue Deka.
August 23, 2021, 06:52 PM
cslingerThe mini Bugout is really the one that calls to me. That said I am a completely satisfied with my LC200n Salt 2’s for a super light weight knife not to mention the corrosion resistance. Prefer to try and spend my money with those who I want to support and who seem to support me. Not always possible in this modern world and I waiver from time to time but I try my best.
Take Care, Shoot Safe,
Chris
August 23, 2021, 08:02 PM
ridgeratPerhaps this thread could be stickied in the forum, so more folks see it.
Endowment Life Member, NRA • Member of FPC, GOA, 2AF & Arizona Citizens Defense League September 05, 2021, 06:38 PM
DSgrouseBoth my son and daughter asked for a knife before heading to college. They picked from my collection. It will be a cold day in hell before I replace those knives with Benchmade.
September 05, 2021, 06:59 PM
Fuego220I used to be a dedicated Benchmade user starting back in the early 2000s. After seeing a gradual reduction in quality over the years, and experiencing several bad heat treats on blades I have moved on. I still have one BM fixed blade that I use for beater tasks, but my primary carry knives are Spydercos now.