Each new knife is packaged with written documentation of the Benchmade Warranty. Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. warrants to the original owner that the knife will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Benchmade will without charge, repair or replace at our (Benchmade's) option, any knife returned for Warranty work and found to be defective by Benchmade.

Note: Any automatic knife returned for Warranty or LifeSharp service from outside of Oregon must also include a copy of the owner's police or military identification, or be returned through an authorized Benchmade dealer. No exceptions will be made.

WHAT IS COVERED

This Warranty covers replacement parts and labor.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

This Warranty does not cover normal wear, resharpening of the blade, damage caused by neglect, misuse or the failure to perform normal or necessary maintenance, disassembly of any knife by any person other than Benchmade’s Warranty department, or shipping costs for returned knives.

Do not use your new knife as a screwdriver, prybar, chisel or punch. Do not throw your knife or use it for any purpose other than cutting. Do not disassemble your knife. Do not sharpen your knife on a power grinding wheel. Any of these acts will void your Warranty. MINIMUM CHARGE TO REASSEMBLE A KNIFE WHEN THE WARRANTY HAS BEEN VOIDED IS $20 PLUS PARTS.

Repair or replacement as provided under this Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Benchmade shall not be liable for any incidental, reliance, or consequential damages or breach of implied Warranty on this product, including any damage to person or property. Benchmade’s liability under any circumstances is limited to the purchase price. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This knife has only one use, as a cutting tool. Benchmade’s knives carry no warranty except as expressly contained herein. Benchmade disclaims all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose other than for use as a cutting tool. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Please review the Warranty information and proper knife care instructions provided with each knife.

ORDERING OF AUTOMATIC KNIVES

Automatic knives are available for sale in Oregon state. All orders for automatic knives must be on departmental purchase order or letterhead with wording to the effect that the knives will be used as duty items. All orders for automatic knives must be faxed or mailed. We cannot accept phone orders for automatic knives. The sales of automatic knives is Federally regulated (refer to catalog inside cover for Federal Statutes), always check permissibility within your state or locality as non-Federal personnel may be precluded from ownership or use by State laws. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

The purchase, use and ownership of knives is subject to a wide variety of local laws and regulations. It is impossible for Benchmade Knife Company to know or interpret all of these laws. It is the responsibility of the buyer to be aware of the laws which govern them in their specific area wherever that may be. We encourage the responsible ownership and use of knives as one of mankinds oldest tools. Be smart and be safe.

SHIPPING OF AUTOMATIC KNIVES

Even though the Benchmade assist opener models are not classified as automatics or switchblades, it is still recommended that the user research and verify the legalities in their own specific areas. Knife laws and regulations are subject to local interpretations and may change frequently.

ARE ASSIST OPEN KNIVES LEGAL?

The way that the Benchmade assist opener knives are designed and built, they are not considered an automatic or switchblade under Federal interpretations. The Optimiser® and new Nitrous™ assist mechanisms must be initiated with the user manually overcoming the pull of the torsion bar or, split liner systems to activate the assist function. This is done through the use manually or, physically having to engage the blade first before opening. And, as an added safety feature, the Benchmade assist openers must have their blades rotated open to an approximately 20 to 30-degree open angle BEFORE the assist engages. This eliminates the need and complication of a secondary safety mechanism.

Even though the Benchmade assist opener models are not classified as automatics or switchblades, it is still recommended that the user research and verify the legalities in their own specific areas. Knife laws and regulations are subject to local interpretations and may change frequently.

You may also contact the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) for assistance or, you can choose to become a member and help to protect your knife freedoms. WWW.AKTI.ORG

Register your product online! Continue to the Product Registration Form (will prompt you to Sign-in/Register if you are not already).

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CARRY-CLIP REQUESTS

If for some reason, your carry-clip gets lost or damaged, and you need a new one, contact us for clip requests. Please include your name, ship-to address, and the knife model(s) so that we can better assist you.

PERSONALIZED LASER MARKING

Put your name on it. Make it yours. Commemorate an event or outfit the club. Whatever the circumstance, now you can have your logo or artwork laser etched onto any of the Benchmade knives. Depending on the particular model, the mark can be placed either on the blades, or in some models, on the handles. If you are interested in this special service, simply call a Benchmade customer service representative at 800.800.7427. Basic set-up charges and quantity restrictions do apply.

We will gladly re-sharpen your Benchmade manufactured knife to a factory razor sharp edge... Benchmade LifeSharp® Service >>

WARRANTY TESTIMONIAL:

I emailed about a month or so ago asking about what it would take to purchase a pocket clip and I received it in the mail today I really expected to get a reply with ordering info I must say I am very impressed with such great service. Thank you. -Tracy M.   Read more...