That does suck. I've emailed them twice and received an email back in the same day. Other than that I have no experience with their CS.
Benchmade is EXCELLENT.
Yeah it does. And im pretty sure i contacted them correctly. It was some time ago though. But it is what it is i guess..
Tobin Smith is a great guy, when we decided what materials to use on my knife etc. I reccomend him very much, he's books are closed now though but still very great CS.
Andre De Villiers, i havent owned a knife yet, just signed up for one, 10-12months wait. But he seems to have very great CS too. Ive been chatting with him over Facebook, and he is very good on keeping contact.
Andre E Thorburn is also great, although its he's wife Maritjie that answers the emails, maybe not all email, but for the most part she does i think.
And they are great, but now before and after bladeshow, they have had alot to do, so the emails is now flowing as fast as before.
My knife should arrive pretty soon, was some problem with DHL, they couldnt send this "Dangerous Weapon" of a knife.. So they have to ship it with another postaloffice.