Benchmade

Benchmade Knife Company was founded in 1979 in California as Bali-Song and was officially incorporated as Benchmade in 1988. In the early 1990s, the company moved to Clackamas, Oregon, and has operated its current facility in Oregon City since 1996.

Benchmade produces balisongs, folding knives, fixed blades, tactical tools, and collector’s models. All manufacturing takes place in the USA using CNC machining, laser technology, and modern production methods. The range spans from everyday carry knives to specialized models for military, law enforcement, and collectors, with innovations such as the AXIS lock and the Blue, Black, Gold, and Collector series.