I was really wanting to upgrade to a benchmade, Originally I was set on the Bailout 537GY-1 with M4 and aluminum handles but also really liked the 940 with green aluminum. well the other day I was at Bass pro shops and they sell a bunch of BM knives and I got to check them out in person which didnt help me at all. I didnt like the Bugout with aluminum handles from photos ive seen etc. but in person its just a beautiful knife and the M390 is a nice touch, then there is the osborne 940 which I think is also a beautiful knife with its green handles however they had the 940-1 there as well with the s90v and carbon fiber which I now also want. So I went home to think about which one to get and now I have come up with the solution of just saying screw it and getting all 3, Its going to be pricey but I know I will be happy with the purchase and they seem like they have an amazing warranty which helps justify the cost. however now I am reading about customs confiscating knives at the border and obviously Id not want to risk losing any of them or even all of them if I sent them together for their free sharpening. I assume they will send stuff like springs or pocket clips to you but what about bigger warranty stuff like a blade needs replacing?
Ive looked at a few retailers that I am condsidering purchasing from, warriors and wonders blades canada, house of knives and likely S&R knives as I can actually drive to their store, is it common for the retailer to do something with the warranty or have some way to ship and recieve it for you without getting screwed by CBSA?
I am hoping Id never need to use the warranty and Im sure I can do without them sharpening it and do it myself but there is always that what if....especially when dropping around $1000, it would be a great piece of mind to know that the warranty is there should I need it after spending that kind of money
Ive looked at a few retailers that I am condsidering purchasing from, warriors and wonders blades canada, house of knives and likely S&R knives as I can actually drive to their store, is it common for the retailer to do something with the warranty or have some way to ship and recieve it for you without getting screwed by CBSA?
I am hoping Id never need to use the warranty and Im sure I can do without them sharpening it and do it myself but there is always that what if....especially when dropping around $1000, it would be a great piece of mind to know that the warranty is there should I need it after spending that kind of money