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Benchmade knives are high-performance cutting tools made
from some of the finest materials in the world. Even
though we use these select materials it is still important to
use proper care and maintenance to ensure optimum performance
levels. Always keep your knife blade sharp. A dull knife
requires additional force to use and is potentially more
dangerous to use than a sharp one. There are a variety
of products available when it comes to sharpening your
knife. Benchmade also offers a LifeSharp™
service to its
customers, which is a nice convenience. As for which
one is best, it pretty much comes down to choosing
the one you're most comfortable with using. Never
sharpen your knife on a power-grinding wheel as
this can burn the temper out of the blade and weaken its integrity.
Always keep the locking areas of your knife clean-
accumulation of dirt or debris could adversely affect the
locking mechanism creating a potential safety hazard. To
clean these areas we recommend using compressed air and
lubricating with the specialty lubricant, BlueLube.
Most of our blade steels have a very high carbon content
which enables them to hold a superior cutting edge.
Unfortunately, carbon is also the element that causes
rust so, preventive care is required if the knife is
used in humid or marine environments. To aid in the
cleaning of rust on the blades, we recommend using a
fine grade, semi-chrome polish. A product such as marine
Tuf-Cloth™ works well to not only wipe down the blade for
cleaning but, also adds an invisible coating for added
corrosion protection without leaving any oily film which
may attract dirt and debris. Lightly lubricate the pivot of
the blade periodically to keep it operating smoothly.
Never attempt to use your knife as a screwdriver, pry-bar,
chisel, or punch. Never throw your knife. It was not
designed for those purposes. Use for any purpose other
than cutting is considered abuse and is not covered under
the Benchmade Warranty.
DO NOT disassemble your Benchmade knife.
Disassembly by anyone other than the Benchmade Knife Company, Inc.
Warranty/Repair Department will void the warranty! Minimum
charge to reassemble your knife is $20.00 plus parts.
Most of all please enjoy your new knife and always
remember to use it in a safe, responsible manner. Thank you for choosing
Benchmade.
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