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Unfortunately, there are some counterfeit and replica Benchmade products available on the market and sold through unauthorized dealers. Benchmade works with customs authorities, law enforcement and legal representatives in an effort to prevent the sale of counterfeit Benchmade products through both online and offline retailers. These counterfeit products are often made from sub-standard materials which do not meet the rigorous quality control standards of Benchmade, and are not covered by Benchmade’s Lifetime Warranty. To avoid the risk of purchasing counterfeit products, it is best to buy directly from authorized Benchmade dealers, or through the www.Benchmade.com website. To locate an authorized Benchmade dealer, visit our Dealer Locator page.

To report counterfeits, please Contact Us immediately.

By purchasing from Benchmade Knife Company, the buyer assumes the full and complete responsibility of having ascertained, and complied with all applicable local, state, federal and international laws with regard to the possession and use of any item purchased from Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. Review your local municipal and state laws before ordering if you are in doubt. ABSOLUTELY NO SALES TO MINORS. The buyer represents that products ordered would be used in a lawful manner and that he/she is of legal age. Benchmade knife Company, Inc. will not be held liable for the misuse of any product, please review Benchmade Warranty information for complete coverage terms.

Benchmade complies with all applicable Federal Laws regarding the interstate shipment of our knives. It is not possible for us to stay on top of the local state, city, and county laws in the U.S.

It is important for a knife owner to contact their local authorities to inquire about "Ownership" and "Carry" laws in their local jurisdiction.

Buying your Benchmade knife from an Authorized dealer will ensure you get the full value for your investment. Authorized Benchmade dealers can guarantee your knife is original. Visit our Dealer Locator page.

Please be aware that although we intend to only display images of products as you would receive them, not all images may reflect exactly how they are in current design form due to upgrades and changes to products and possible delays in updating website images.

Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. frequently monitors auction websites on the internet and reserves the right to report questionable or infringing auctions. If you are an Authorized Benchmade Dealer, please be sure to put your dealer name and customer number used with us, in your auction item's description when selling Benchmade products, and we will do our best to contact you directly first rather than report your auction.

We appreciate your interest in Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. and its products. Unfortunately, it is Benchmade's policy for legal reasons not to consider or accept unsolicited ideas or suggestions from outside Benchmade. Please do not send us any ideas, suggestions, drawings, images, or other submissions for our consideration. This is for the protection of you as well as Benchmade.

If you do make a submission, Benchmade incurs no liability to you as a result of any similarity between Benchmade's products and your submission.

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