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I have a few of these knives. I think generally there are FOUR different groups of Warranties on knifes from major companies. I tried to put them in these four groups below!!


THE BEST WARRANTIES:):D:cool:

A. G. Russell
We guarantee total satisfaction. You, the customer, decide what satisfaction is. You decide how long you are entitled to be satisfied.
http://www.agrussell.com/Articles/a/86/


Buck Knives
The BUCK 4-Ever Warranty
http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=about.warranty


Himalayan Imports, Nepal (Gurkhas Kukri & Swords)
Broken blade. You are covered with HI guarantee. Email me your correct mailing address to: himimp@aol.com and will ship the replacement today.
http://www.himalayan-imports.com/khuk1.html


The WOODMAN'S PAL® machete
OUR GUARANTEE. All Woodman's Pal® products are 100% guaranteed. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with any of our products, return it and we will promptly refund your purchase price, no questions asked.
http://www.woodmanspal.com/



LIMITED WARRANTIES (no “Normal Wear”):o

Kershaw Knives
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Kershaw products are guaranteed for the lifetime of the original owner to be free of defects when received from the factory. Any product we find to be defective in its original material, construction, or workmanship will be repaired or replaced with the same item or one of equal value at no charge. (Of course, normal wear, abuse such as prying with the knife, or neglect are excluded from this non-transferable warranty.) For warranty service, please return product via UPS or insured mail.
http://www.kershawknives.com/warranty.php


W. R. Case
The W. R. Case Limited Lifetime Warranty
Case does not warrant its products against normal wear or misuse. Case knives are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars or screwdrivers. If your knife was damaged due to misuse, our repair department can analyze the damage and repair it for a reasonable fee.
http://www.wrcase.com/about_case/warranty/

Benchmade
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.
http://www.benchmade.com/about_knives/warranty.asp


KA-BAR Knives, Inc.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
This Limited Warranty does not apply to any failure of, defect in, or damage to the knife caused by normal wear and tear or by improper use, including throwing the knife, using the blades as a can opener, chisel, pry bar, screwdriver, digging tool, or for any heavy work for which the knife was not designed.
https://www.kabar.com/warranty.jsp
https://www.kabar.com/pdf/KabarWarranty.pdf


Ontario Knife Company, Warranty Info
All knives are guaranteed to the consumer who made the original purchase, against defects in material or workmanship. Damage due to abuse or misuse is not covered and normal wear is not covered. Defective products will be repaired, replaced or substituted with comparable items at similar cost.
If you believe you have a product with a defect, you may return it to your dealer, return it to the factory or call customer service for instructions. (Quoted From Ontario Knife Company)
http://www.thebladeshop.com/Ontario_Warranty_Info_s/536.htm


Protech Knives
Limited Lifetime Warranty:
What is not covered: This warranty does not cover normal wear, damage caused by neglect, misuse, or failure to perform normal maintenance. Natural handle materials (bone, pearl, wood, ivory, etc.) are not covered.
http://www.protechknives.com/knives/warranty.asp


Spyderco Knives
Spyderco's warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, loss, improper handling, alterations, accident, neglect, disassembly, or improper sharpening, or normal wear.
http://spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/index.php?item=10

Victorinox (Swiss Army Knife)
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Victorinox guarantees all Pocket Tools to be of first-class steel and provides a lifetime warranty against any defects in material and workmanship. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by abnormal or unreasonable use of any of the implements (including repairs or alterations other than by our Authorized Service Center).
http://www.swissarmy.com/multitools/lifetimelimitedwarranty/Pages/LifetimeLimitedWarranty.aspx



ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS Warranty
All J.A. Henckels products are fully guaranteed against defects in materials and/or craftsmanship. The J.A. Henckels warranty does not cover wear from normal use or any damage resulting from use other than the intended purpose.
Wood products (including wood handle knives) are not covered by the J.A. Henckels warranty, as wood is a natural element and thus cannot be guaranteed.
http://usa.jahenckels.com/index.php?simple_view=68



LIMITED “TIME” WARRANTIES:;)

Boker USA
https://www.boker.de/us/index.php?c=1012
To help you better understand whether your product is covered under warranty, the following items are normally not covered under warranty, although exceptions do exist:
 Blade rusting, particularly on carbon steel blades.
 Blade breakage, especially after more than a year of ownership.
 Handle scales cracking or breaking.
 Any knife that has been converted to perform as an automatic knife is not covered under warranty at any time. Boker USA, Inc. honors the Federal law that prohibits the importation or selling of automatic knives. Boker USA, Inc. does not import or sell any automatic knives.
Due to the Federal law barring interstate transportation of automatic knives (switchblades), we are unable to return them when shipped to us. If we receive any automatic knives, we will have no choice but to dispose of them. Boker USA, Inc disclaims any liability for financial loss due to disposal of automatic knives.
For further information, please contact us at 1-800-992-6537 ext 21.

Cold Steel Knives
Unconditional 30-day guarantee of complete satisfaction. Our fixed blade sheath knives have a 5 year warranty to the original owner against defects in materials or workmanship. And our folding knives are warranted for one year.
http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/coldsteel/warranty.html



Gerber Knives
Limited Lifetime Warranty or One Year Warranty
Gerber has two warranties depending on the product, see product page for specific warranty. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Gerber warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product, if used in accordance with these instructions, will be free of defects in material and workmanship for as long as he or she owns the product. At Gerber's option, defective product will be repaired, replaced or substituted with a product of equal value. To obtain warranty service, send the product, shipping paid, along with an explanation of the defect, proof of purchase. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. GERBER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
One Year Warranty
http://www.gerber-tools.com/Limited-Lifetime-Warranty.htm


Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
25-year warranty:
We will gladly repair or replace it, with one of equal or greater value (if your tool has been retired) under our 25-year guarantee. This warranty does not cover abuse, alteration, unauthorized or unreasonable use of your Leatherman tool. This warranty does not cover sheaths, accessories, imprinting, color finishes, cleaning, or sharpening.
http://www.leatherman.com/customer-support/warranty.aspx




LIMITED WARRANTIES (OTHER)

CRKT Knife
This warranty runs as long as you own your knife. Coverage ends if you sell or otherwise transfer the knife to someone else, or if your CRKT knife is modified in any way. This warranty does not cover breakage or failure due to misuse of the knife. Knives as good as ours rarely break or fail because of a defect. Usually they break or fail from what we call “tool abuse”—using them for unsuitable tasks like prying or pounding. Therefore, blade tip breakage is not covered by our warranty. Use of a knife for any purpose other than cutting voids the warranty. (The exceptions to this caution are the A.B.C. Aqua and MAK-1 Multiple Access Knife which have tips designed specifically for prying.)
http://www.crkt.com/warranty.html


Deepeeka is an Indian-based company:
However, they will not give any guarantees or warranty information in writing.
http://www.sword-manufacturers-guide.com/deepeeka.html
 
I'd say that Kershaw has the best warranty in the business, as they will cover abuse--I've seen it with my own eyes. Just don't take advantage of that.
I've also heard that Spyderco's is good too.
Benchmade, if you abuse/disassemble, they charge you :eek:
 
RAT cutlery has the best warranty, IMO.

From the website: "No Questions Asked Warranty. If you screw it up, break it, or cut it in two with a cutting torch, send it back and we'll replace it. Warranty is transferable. In other words, we warranty the knife no matter how many times it's been traded, sold or given away. We don't ask for a sales receipt, date of purchase or where you bought the knife - No fine print and no hassles. If you have a problem, contact us."
 
TheGame said:
RAT cutlery has the best warranty, IMO.

From the website: "No Questions Asked Warranty. If you screw it up, break it, or cut it in two with a cutting torch, send it back and we'll replace it. Warranty is transferable. In other words, we warranty the knife no matter how many times it's been traded, sold or given away. We don't ask for a sales receipt, date of purchase or where you bought the knife - No fine print and no hassles. If you have a problem, contact us."
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Now THAT is a warranty.
 
Leatherman say that their warranties do not cover abuse, but I've seen them replace snapped off blades a number of times, even when the customer admitted to using it as a prybar. Also one genius who used the pliers to cut a live wire and managed to weld the pliers in the process. They also have the habit of replacing a lot of the tools that have scratches on them while busy servicing the tool. No questions asked, no charge. So in my experience, their warranty is a lot better than how it is written.

:thumbup:

PS. they do clean and sharpen them, by the way
 
well i was debating on getting a rc-3 but with that kind of a warranty i think im going to take the plunge and get one
 
lohengrin said:
Leatherman say that their warranties do not cover abuse, but I've seen them replace snapped off blades a number of times, even when the customer admitted to using it as a prybar. Also one genius who used the pliers to cut a live wire and managed to weld the pliers in the process. They also have the habit of replacing a lot of the tools that have scratches on them while busy servicing the tool. No questions asked, no charge. So in my experience, their warranty is a lot better than how it is written.

:thumbup:

PS. they do clean and sharpen them, by the way
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I sent a wore out busted piece o' crap to Leatherman and got a beautiful perfectly adjusted tool back.It was an early 1st model and i believe it was the same tool i sent in.I was quite impressed with their service.Buck is also awesome.Case XX years ago wouldn't do squat for me on a vintage knife,but ive heard that's changed.
 
I guarantee you can quickly ruin any knife through misuse or neglect and eventually ruin any knife through proper use (edges wear and fatigue and other parts wear and fatigue).

It's an unbeatable and indepedent of brand or maker guarantee!

While I've been guilty of buying the warrantee (mostly to sell the idea to my family on why I need yet another nigh-indestructable knife that costs a whole huckabucka dollars), buying the knife is infinitely more satisfying.
 
Regardless of what the warrranty may say, Victorinox will fix or replace a broken knife, regardless of how it got broken. That's the test of a real warranty, and Victorinox has passed that test several times in my family.
 
Strider and Grayman both have top notch warranties. If you break it send it back they will fix or replace it no questions asked.
 
Interesting list. The order might be a bit off...and the best warranties are not even listed.

I would imagine that Kershaw is right up there with any listed.

RAT Cutlery has to be up there...and what about Bussekin?
 
1. No Hassle Warranties:thumbup: (Clearly above the rest)

2. Warranties, (Not Normal Wear), I understand abuse, but normal use?
3. Time Warranties
4. Other Warranties Limitations

There are other knife companies that I do not have, which is why its great that you all post replies. I did limit my grouping to what they put in writing and not just experience as I wanted to know the “minimum warranty” standard for that company. Within the four groups I went in “alphabetical order” not in any other order.

I do hear great things about RAT Knives.
 
I agree Rats warranty is sweet, but here's another question say the Busse has the same warranty, whats the turn around time on a blade ya break since they are hard to get in the first place.
 
fastcamo said:
I agree Rats warranty is sweet, but here's another question say the Busse has the same warranty, whats the turn around time on a blade ya break since they are hard to get in the first place.
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If I ever break one I'll let you know... bahahahhhhh.;):rolleyes:
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I have seen Busse replace a knife that was hammered into concrete, then kicked sideways to get out. Great warranty, but I would never take advantage of it if I actually intentionally broke a knife (ie if I cut it in half with a torch I would not expect them to replace it).
 
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