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Doesn't Benchmade(and many makers) put their logos on the bolster or spine side rather than on the blade/edge or heel side?

Looks 'off', to me.
 
Might be worth pinging Benchmade Benchmade for an expert opinion. I don't have any expertise, but google search results show that the only Adamas fixed without a fuller are the models with the serrated spine. All other plain, single edge versions I found have a fuller. Maybe there was an initial or early run of the model without a fuller, but idk where to find that information other than the manufacturer.

If it is indeed a fake, then it would help to post it up in the Benchmade counterfeits thread: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/benchmade-fakes-knock-offs-counterfeits-thread.1324296/
 
Delgadonine said:
Doesn't Benchmade(and many makers) put their logos on the bolster or spine side rather than on the blade/edge or heel side?

Looks 'off', to me.
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No, the one on their website looks identical to this one in markings and all grinds but one and the missing fuller.

https://www.benchmade.com/products/375bk-1-fixed-adamas

The missing fuller and the length of the swedge grind are the only two differences from the one on their website. And the length of the swedge grind is identical to ones with the saw teeth I've compared it too. The chamfering, plunge, other grinds, and engraving locations are all exactly the same as the others I've compared it to in other stores and to other people's
oldmanwilly said:
Might be worth pinging Benchmade Benchmade for an expert opinion. I don't have any expertise, but google search results show that the only Adamas fixed without a fuller are the models with the serrated spine. All other plain, single edge versions I found have a fuller. Maybe there was an initial or early run of the model without a fuller, but idk where to find that information other than the manufacturer.

If it is indeed a fake, then it would help to post it up in the Benchmade counterfeits thread: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/benchmade-fakes-knock-offs-counterfeits-thread.1324296/
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That was the first thing I did here, was put the images and question in the Benchmade counterfeit thread. After doing a search of the net and finding zero information on cloned 375s like this. I'm still waiting on a response. With it being almost 2 years ago when I got it, I would think there would be information on it somewhere by now. So I thought I'd post the question in general discussion as well.
 
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Mistwalker said:
That was the first thing I did here, was put the images and question in the Benchmade counterfeit thread. After doing a search of the net and finding zero information on cloned 375s like this. I'm still waiting on a response. With it being almost 2 years ago when I got it, I would think there would be information on it somewhere by now. So I thought I'd post the question in general discussion as well.
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Good on ya. I probably should have read through the thread. I just ran a search in the thread for "adamas" and did not get any hits regarding a fixed version. Hopefully the moderator chimes in soon.
 
oldmanwilly said:
Good on ya. I probably should have read through the thread. I just ran a search in the thread for "adamas" and did not get any hits regarding a fixed version. Hopefully the moderator chimes in soon.
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I've searched here for cloned Benchmade 375 Adamas, and I've searched the net through multiple search engines with no hits so far. I did the same thing with zero results a year ago before I threw it in the closet. So right now, I'm treating it like any other missed step knife I've owned and am carrying it until someone proves it otherwise. It takes and holds a great edge. Which also isn't common for counterfeit knives.

If it is a counterfeit, and they left the fuller off of and then remedied that, then they need to be found and stopped because with this level of precision and attention to details, they could put a serious dent in Benchmade profits selling them online for less that the real ones sell for, and get pretty wealthy in the process in a global market
 
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