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We just rolled out a new packaging initiative. This is the new packaging moving forward. You are good.
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Happy to see that! Hope it makes it harder for them to counterfeit.
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Subject: Authenticity Inquiry: Fixed Adamas 375 (D2 Steel) purchased at Military PX
Dear Benchmade Customer Service Team,
I am writing to verify the authenticity of a Benchmade Adamas fixed blade knife in my possession.
I am a member of the U.S. military, and I purchased this knife several years ago at a military PX (Post Exchange) in California. While I have always trusted the source of my purchase, some fellow knife enthusiasts recently raised questions about its authenticity based on specific design features.
I would like to confirm if this is a legitimate variant or a rare production run. Here are the details and the points of concern:
• Model: Fixed Adamas (Tan finish)
• Steel: Marked as "D2"
• Point of Concern 1 (Spine): This knife has a smooth spine without serrations. According to online resources and community feedback, most D2 steel 375 models (like the 375SN) were released with spine serrations.
• Point of Concern 2 (Logo Placement): The Benchmade butterfly logo is located above the grind line. I have been told that on non-serrated models, the logo is typically placed below the grind line.
I have attached photos of both sides of the blade, including the steel marking and the Sibert Design logo, for your review.
Could you please verify if Benchmade ever produced a D2 steel Adamas with a plain spine and this specific logo placement for military contracts or PX distribution?
Thank you for your time and for your continued support of the military community. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Benchmade
Dear Benchmade Customer Service Team,
I am writing to verify the authenticity of a Benchmade Adamas fixed blade knife in my possession.
I am a member of the U.S. military, and I purchased this knife several years ago at a military PX (Post Exchange) in California. While I have always trusted the source of my purchase, some fellow knife enthusiasts recently raised questions about its authenticity based on specific design features.
I would like to confirm if this is a legitimate variant or a rare production run. Here are the details and the points of concern:
• Model: Fixed Adamas (Tan finish)
• Steel: Marked as "D2"
• Point of Concern 1 (Spine): This knife has a smooth spine without serrations. According to online resources and community feedback, most D2 steel 375 models (like the 375SN) were released with spine serrations.
• Point of Concern 2 (Logo Placement): The Benchmade butterfly logo is located above the grind line. I have been told that on non-serrated models, the logo is typically placed below the grind line.
I have attached photos of both sides of the blade, including the steel marking and the Sibert Design logo, for your review.
Could you please verify if Benchmade ever produced a D2 steel Adamas with a plain spine and this specific logo placement for military contracts or PX distribution?
Thank you for your time and for your continued support of the military community. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
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HI ALL,
Just wanted to pass on some of what I have discovered regarding Fake or Clone BenchMade Knives being sold on eBay & even Amazon at times.
As most of you may already know, BenchMade has changed the Boxes they are using for their knives. The new ones are larger and significantly different from the old style to the point that you will easily be able to note the difference. Also, they have apparently discontinued the practice of shipping the new knives in the small black pouches/bags- Unfortunately!
Some of the fakes out there are extremely close to the real thing and it can be very difficult to distinguish a clone, especially if you do not have a legit knife of the same model with which to compare. Here are a few of the things I have discovered to be observable with the fakes:
1. The Boxes (Older, original ones) sometimes will be missing the production date on the white end label, but not always. The faint grey striping within the Blue box top coloring is slightly more prominent with the fakes. The most notable difference is the foam inside the boxes. There are basically two different fake versions- One has only flat foam with no second piece that serves as a cut out or surround for the knife. The second does have the surround and the foam has the appearance of being made up of small cells or particles as do the real boxes, but the fakes are a darker color grey with smaller cells or particles. Also, the BenchMade Logo the box top will have slightly different font- Example would be a smaller space in the middle of the A.
2. The Knives themselves are really tough to differentiate; however, there are a couple of things to look for. On all of the real BenchMade knives I've seen, the screws holding on the scales protrude slightly through and past the inner edge- So if you open the knife and look into the channel between the liners, you will see the screw tips protruding slightly. The fakes I have seen do not have this- they are flush. Also, if you look closely at the blade steel under magnification and get the light just right, you will see faint vertical striations in the BenchMade steel which will not be on the fake steel blades. In some case, the grips can be a distinguishing factor as well. For example, on the Osborn 940-2 knives with the G10 handles/scales the surface is fairly smooth and has a hint of grey to the overall black color, while the fakes are noticeably more raised and grippy and are completely black.
Obviously the safe play is to buy from an authorized dealer, but there are also legit reasons to buy from individuals and/or online. I hope some of this helps!
Just wanted to pass on some of what I have discovered regarding Fake or Clone BenchMade Knives being sold on eBay & even Amazon at times.
As most of you may already know, BenchMade has changed the Boxes they are using for their knives. The new ones are larger and significantly different from the old style to the point that you will easily be able to note the difference. Also, they have apparently discontinued the practice of shipping the new knives in the small black pouches/bags- Unfortunately!
Some of the fakes out there are extremely close to the real thing and it can be very difficult to distinguish a clone, especially if you do not have a legit knife of the same model with which to compare. Here are a few of the things I have discovered to be observable with the fakes:
1. The Boxes (Older, original ones) sometimes will be missing the production date on the white end label, but not always. The faint grey striping within the Blue box top coloring is slightly more prominent with the fakes. The most notable difference is the foam inside the boxes. There are basically two different fake versions- One has only flat foam with no second piece that serves as a cut out or surround for the knife. The second does have the surround and the foam has the appearance of being made up of small cells or particles as do the real boxes, but the fakes are a darker color grey with smaller cells or particles. Also, the BenchMade Logo the box top will have slightly different font- Example would be a smaller space in the middle of the A.
2. The Knives themselves are really tough to differentiate; however, there are a couple of things to look for. On all of the real BenchMade knives I've seen, the screws holding on the scales protrude slightly through and past the inner edge- So if you open the knife and look into the channel between the liners, you will see the screw tips protruding slightly. The fakes I have seen do not have this- they are flush. Also, if you look closely at the blade steel under magnification and get the light just right, you will see faint vertical striations in the BenchMade steel which will not be on the fake steel blades. In some case, the grips can be a distinguishing factor as well. For example, on the Osborn 940-2 knives with the G10 handles/scales the surface is fairly smooth and has a hint of grey to the overall black color, while the fakes are noticeably more raised and grippy and are completely black.
Obviously the safe play is to buy from an authorized dealer, but there are also legit reasons to buy from individuals and/or online. I hope some of this helps!
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Yes we do make a version like that for military contracts. The handles are aftermarket but the blade looks legit.Subject: Authenticity Inquiry: Fixed Adamas 375 (D2 Steel) purchased at Military PX
Dear Benchmade Customer Service Team,
I am writing to verify the authenticity of a Benchmade Adamas fixed blade knife in my possession.
I am a member of the U.S. military, and I purchased this knife several years ago at a military PX (Post Exchange) in California. While I have always trusted the source of my purchase, some fellow knife enthusiasts recently raised questions about its authenticity based on specific design features.
I would like to confirm if this is a legitimate variant or a rare production run. Here are the details and the points of concern:
• Model: Fixed Adamas (Tan finish)
• Steel: Marked as "D2"
• Point of Concern 1 (Spine): This knife has a smooth spine without serrations. According to online resources and community feedback, most D2 steel 375 models (like the 375SN) were released with spine serrations.
• Point of Concern 2 (Logo Placement): The Benchmade butterfly logo is located above the grind line. I have been told that on non-serrated models, the logo is typically placed below the grind line.
I have attached photos of both sides of the blade, including the steel marking and the Sibert Design logo, for your review.
Could you please verify if Benchmade ever produced a D2 steel Adamas with a plain spine and this specific logo placement for military contracts or PX distribution?
Thank you for your time and for your continued support of the military community. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Subject: Authenticity Inquiry: 2018 Benchmade 940 (SV30) Purchased from Collector
Dear Benchmade Customer Service Team and members,
I’m hoping to get some guidance regarding the authenticity of a 2018 Benchmade 940 I purchased a few months ago from a collector. I’d love to hear any insights from the
Benchmade
team or community members.
While comparing it to my Benchmade 945, I noticed that the trademark logo and the S30V marking appear slightly different. The date on the box is listed as 6/26/2018.
Unfortunately, I mixed up the Axis lock tag and manual with those from some of my other Benchmades, so I wasn’t able to include that tag in the photos. I’ve attached detailed pictures of the knife and packaging to help with evaluation. I appreciate any thoughts you're willing to share!
Dear Benchmade Customer Service Team and members,
I’m hoping to get some guidance regarding the authenticity of a 2018 Benchmade 940 I purchased a few months ago from a collector. I’d love to hear any insights from the
Benchmade
team or community members.While comparing it to my Benchmade 945, I noticed that the trademark logo and the S30V marking appear slightly different. The date on the box is listed as 6/26/2018.
Unfortunately, I mixed up the Axis lock tag and manual with those from some of my other Benchmades, so I wasn’t able to include that tag in the photos. I’ve attached detailed pictures of the knife and packaging to help with evaluation. I appreciate any thoughts you're willing to share!
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Seems legit to me. The laser marks can vary slightly over the years.Subject: Authenticity Inquiry: 2018 Benchmade 940 (SV30) Purchased from Collector
Dear Benchmade Customer Service Team and members,
I’m hoping to get some guidance regarding the authenticity of a 2018 Benchmade 940 I purchased a few months ago from a collector. I’d love to hear any insights from the
While comparing it to my Benchmade 945, I noticed that the trademark logo and the S30V marking appear slightly different. The date on the box is listed as 6/26/2018.
Unfortunately, I mixed up the Axis lock tag and manual with those from some of my other Benchmades, so I wasn’t able to include that tag in the photos. I’ve attached detailed pictures of the knife and packaging to help with evaluation. I appreciate any thoughts you're willing to share!