When Was My Benchmade Knife Manufactured?

The Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. is a relatively new organization. It was founded in 1988 in California as a manufacturer of Bali-Song (butterfly knives). The business was moved to Oregon in 1990 where the company’s dedication to quality and customer service enabled it to grow rapidly and expand its product line. In the early 1990’s the Designer series was introduced, which laid the groundwork for what Benchmade has become today.
Post Reply
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 6829
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

When Was My Benchmade Knife Manufactured?

Post by New_Windsor_NY » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:14 pm

Hi. I'm just wondering what year or what the time span was when my Benchmade knife was manufactured. It has no model or pattern #. I bought it new in the early to mid 1990's. But that doesn't mean that is when it was made. I am not losing any sleep
over this, I'm just curious. Thank you. ::shrug::
Attachments
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
Top
User avatar
Doc B
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 3700
Joined: Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:57 pm
Location: San Antonio

Re: When Was My Benchmade Knife Manufactured?

Post by Doc B » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:31 pm

Just guessing, from some quick reading...it appears that Elishewitz worked with Benchmade from approx 1994-2001.
Looks like a nice knife!
Heretical Refurb / Mods of cheap old folders, since late 2018
Top
User avatar
New_Windsor_NY
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 6829
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:50 pm
Location: I'm On The Far Right On The Left Coast In Commiefornia

Re: When Was My Benchmade Knife Manufactured?

Post by New_Windsor_NY » Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:44 pm

That 1994 date sounds about right. I've carried it more often than not. The only "issue" with it is that the pocket clip fell off and the screw holes have become stripped and useless. It is still my favorite EDC. Thanks Doc.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales

Skip
Top
samb1955
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 1671
Joined: Wed Nov 28, 2018 7:47 pm
Location: Indiana

Re: When Was My Benchmade Knife Manufactured?

Post by samb1955 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:04 pm

You've carried it for quite some time so it must be a good one. Wish I could help with the model.
Top
TazmanTom18
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 149
Joined: Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:22 pm

Re: When Was My Benchmade Knife Manufactured?

Post by TazmanTom18 » Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:28 pm

Sentinel 875 is the non coated blade model. Don't know year, sorry. Taz
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Benchmade Knife Forum”