Beyond The Bench

Eduardo Garcia's Scratch-Made Black Beans
  • Recipes

Eduardo Garcia's Scratch-Made Black Beans

Jon Marquez

This scratch-made black beans recipe from chef Eduardo Garcia is slow-simmered with onion, garlic, cumin, and chile for rich, savory depth. Topped with fresh cilantro, onion, and cotija cheese, it’s...

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Unleashing (Mini) Bedlam
  • The Collection

Unleashing (Mini) Bedlam

Jon Marquez

Discover the legacy behind Benchmade’s new Mini Bedlam—a reimagining of a classic tactical knife—as an EDC pocketknife that retains all the power and precision of the original while offering modern...

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Greg Thompson: The Origins of SOCP®
  • Profiles
  • The Collection

Greg Thompson: The Origins of SOCP®

Jon Marquez

Greg Thompson, founder of SOCP®, discusses how his martial arts and design background led to the creation of the SOCP® dagger, transforming self-defense training for military and law enforcement professionals.

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New Year, New Knife: A Preview of 2025
  • Announcements
  • The Collection

New Year, New Knife: A Preview of 2025

Jon Marquez

2025 is shaping up to be another big year for Benchmade. From a refreshed Bugout® and the long-awaited Mini Bedlam® to updated Barrage® models and new Water Collection variants, here’s...

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