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Benchmade’s owner has passed away

Discussion in 'Benchmade Knife Company' started by aquaman67, Feb 21, 2020.

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  1. Feb 21, 2020 #1
    aquaman67

    aquaman67

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    [​IMG] Saw it on Twitter.
     
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  2. Feb 21, 2020 #2
    Wharn

    Wharn Gold Member Gold Member

    2,482
    Feb 1, 2011
    I just saw that as well. RIP Les.
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2020 #3
    GB940Rookie

    GB940Rookie

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    Apr 19, 2016
    Condolences to you and your family Jon.
     
  4. Feb 22, 2020 #4
    T.L.E. Sharp

    T.L.E. Sharp Freedom for @Fullflat!!! Platinum Member

    4,589
    Jun 30, 2016
    @Benchmade Please extend our condolences to Les' family and loved ones.

    I never had any interaction with him personally, but I got the impression he was a stand up guy. He certainly built one hell of a legacy and I'm proud to have owned several of his knives.
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2020 #5
    Sal Glesser

    Sal Glesser Moderator Moderator

    11,193
    Dec 27, 1998
    Les was a passionate and knowledgeable competitor. We will miss him. Our condolences to his family, friends and crew. May he Rest in Peace.

    sal
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2020 #6
    Steven65

    Steven65 Traditional Hog Platinum Member

    4,315
    Mar 11, 2008
    I first met Les at the old Pacific Cutlery factory in North Hollywood, LA in 1986.
    He was an amazing entrepreneur who had an enormous impact on the sporting cutlery industry. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2020 #7
    eveled

    eveled Gold Member Gold Member

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    Mar 11, 2016
    RIP. Godspeed Les.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2020 #8
    OzarkDave

    OzarkDave

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    Oct 9, 2013
    Sad to hear, rest in peace.

    Ozarkdave
     
  9. Feb 22, 2020 #9
    mjw88

    mjw88

    49
    Nov 30, 2016
    RIP. My condolences to his family and friends.
     
  10. Feb 22, 2020 #10
    Fred Sanford

    Fred Sanford Gold Member Gold Member

    2,920
    Sep 3, 2006
    So sorry to hear this. RIP Les. You built a hell of a company.

    My first "real" knife was a Benchmade 880BT Darkstar. There will always be a place in my pocket for a Benchmade knife.
     
  11. Feb 22, 2020 #11
    BC42

    BC42

    136
    Apr 13, 2019
    RIP Les.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2020 #12
    jkarp_53

    jkarp_53

    3,982
    May 25, 2006
    RIP Les, Benchmade remains my favorite knife company.
     
  13. Feb 22, 2020 #13
    paulhilborn

    paulhilborn Gold Member Gold Member

    12,390
    Mar 22, 2006
    RIP Les, a legendary loss yet a lifelong impact in the world of cutlery, endless thanks.
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2020 #14
    dalefuller

    dalefuller Gold Member Gold Member

    4,215
    Feb 2, 2005
    Sad news, indeed. RIP Les, and my thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and co-workers at BMKC.
     
  15. Feb 22, 2020 #15
    JonesE

    JonesE Gold Member Gold Member

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    Jan 16, 2015
    I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the deAsis family and the crew at Benchmade. I am so sorry for you loss.

    JonesE
     
  16. Feb 23, 2020 #16
    Halfneck

    Halfneck

    4,138
    Jun 30, 2005
    By whatever circumstance a Benchmade was in my pocket during the birth of both my sons - Benchmade 330 for my oldest & a Benchmade 940 for my youngest. Once they hit 21 I plan on giving them their birth knives. I also carried a Benchmade Emerson CQC-7 during my time in the Army. Saddened to hear of his passing, but he left one hell of a legacy in the knife world.
     
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  17. Feb 23, 2020 #17
    marthinus

    marthinus KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

    5,677
    Dec 10, 2006
    Condoleance to those left behind.
     
  18. Feb 23, 2020 #18
    .577NE

    .577NE Gold Member Gold Member

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    Feb 28, 2019
    Heartfelt condolences.

    I profoundly appreciate his enormous contribution to the modern knife world.
     
  19. Feb 23, 2020 #19
    Stays Sharp

    Stays Sharp

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    Nov 21, 2013
    Proud of his legacy as a Filipino bringing our passion for knives to the forefront.
     
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  20. Feb 23, 2020 #20
    sharp_edge

    sharp_edge Gold Member Gold Member

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    This is sad news. I love Benchmade knives.

    RIP Les.
     
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