Benchmade Consumer Catalog 2009 - (Page 63) WARRANTY LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. (“Benchmade”) warrants to the original owner that this knife will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Benchmade will, without charge, repair or replace, at Benchmade’s option, any knife returned for Warranty work and found to be defective by Benchmade. The knife must be shipped by owner prepaid and insured freight, together with a description of the problem, and must be accompanied by the original bill of sale, your charge or credit card receipt or any satisfactory proof of the original date of purchase from a retail dealer. Any automatic knife returned for Warranty service from outside of Oregon must also include a copy of the owner’s active police or military identification, or be returned through the authorized Benchmade dealer from whom the knife was originally purchased. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. WHAT IS COVERED Service. Also please note that all returns of automatic knives must be shipped via alternate couriers, UPS, FedEx, etc. This in accordance with the policies of the U.S. Postal Service. Thank you. ARE ASSIST OPEN KNIVES LEGAL? The way that the Benchmade assist opener knives are designed and built, they are not considered an automatic or switchblade under Federal interpretations. The Optimiser® and new Nitrous™ assist mechanisms must be initiated with the user manually overcoming the pull of the torsion bar or, split liner systems to activate the assist function. This is done through the use manually or, physically having to engage the blade first before opening. And, as an added safety feature, the Benchmade assist openers must have their blades rotated open to an approximately 20 to 30-degree open angle BEFORE the assist engages. This eliminates the need and complication of a secondary safety mechanism. Even though the Benchmade assist opener models are not classified as automatics or switchblades, it is still recommended that the user research and verify the legalities in their own specific areas. Knife laws and regulations are subject to local interpretations and may change frequently. The purchase, use and ownership of knives is subject to a wide variety of local laws and regulations. It is impossible for Benchmade Knife Company to know or interpret all of these laws. It is the responsibility of the buyer to be aware of the laws which govern them in their specific area wherever that may be. We encourage the responsible ownership and use of knives as one of mankinds oldest tools. Be smart and be safe. This Warranty covers replacement parts and labor. WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Warranty does not cover normal wear, resharpening of the blade, damage caused by neglect, misuse or the failure to perform normal or necessary maintenance, disassembly of any knife by any person other than Benchmade’s Warranty department, or shipping costs for returned knives. Do not use your new knife as a screwdriver, prybar, chisel or punch. Do not throw your knife or use it for any purpose other than cutting. Do not disassemble your knife. Do not sharpen your knife on a power grinding wheel. Any of these acts will void your Warranty. MINIMUM CHARGE TO REASSEMBLE A KNIFE WHEN THE WARRANTY HAS BEEN VOIDED IS $20 PLUS PARTS. Repair or replacement as provided under this Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Benchmade shall not be liable for any incidental, reliance, or consequential damages or breach of implied Warranty on this product, including any damage to person or property. Benchmade’s liability under any circumstances is limited to the purchase price. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This knife has only one use, as a cutting tool. Benchmade’s knives carry no warranty except as expressly contained herein. Benchmade disclaims all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose other than for use as a cutting tool. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description contained herein. Please review the Warranty information and proper knife care instructions provided with each knife. BENCHMADE IS PROUD TO BE A CHARTER MEMBER OF AKTI. GET INVOLVED. HELP TO PROTECT YOUR KNIFE FREEDOMS. JOIN AKTI TODAY! 877.752.8770 OR WWW.AKTI.ORG ORDERING OF AUTOMATIC KNIVES Automatic knives are available for sale in Oregon state. All orders for automatic knives must be on departmental purchase order or letterhead with wording to the effect that the knives will be used as duty items. All orders for automatic knives must be faxed or mailed. We cannot accept phone orders for automatic knives. The sales of automatic knives is Federally regulated (refer to catalog inside cover for Federal Statutes), always check permissibility within your state or locality as non-Federal personnel may be precluded from ownership or use by State laws. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. The following are trademarks of Benchmade Knife Company, Inc., Oregon City, Oregon USA: Brag Bag; Blue Lube; Blue Morpho; Instigator; Rukus; Skirmish. • The following are registered trademarks of Benchmade Knife Company, Inc., Oregon City, Oregon USA: Benchmade; Activator; Ambush; Apparition; Ares; AXIS; Bali-Song (butterfly logo); BenchKote (BK); Benchmite; BILT (Bolted In-Line Tang); BK1; BT2; ComboEdge; Gamer; Gravitator; Griptilian; InDraft; Juju; LEVITATOR; LifeSharp; MonoChrome; Nimravus; Offsider; Opportunist; Optimiser; Outbounder; Pika; Presidio; Prestigedges; Rant; Reflex; Resistor; Sequel; Snipe; Stryker; Switchback. • NOTE: We reserve the right to make any design and/or material modifications without prior notice. • Benchmade products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: Safety Lock for Automatic Folding Knife- U.S. Patent No. 5,822,866; Blade Lock Mechanism for Folding Knife (Modified Locking Liner)- U.S. Patent No. 5,755,035; Pocket Knife With Lock (AXIS Lock)U.S. Patent No. 5,737,841; Folding Knife (Design, Stryker Model)- U.S. Patent No. D408,706; Knife Blade (Design, Stryker Model)- U.S. Patent No. D409,070; Folding Knife With Grooved Handle (Design, Model 350, 3550)- U.S. Patent No. D397,017; Grooved Knife Handle (Design, 350, 3550)- U.S. Patent No. D397,020; Folding Knife (Design, Ascent Model)- U.S. Patent No. D385,173; Knife Design (Design, Ascent Model)- U.S. Patent No. D384,871; Portion Of A Blade For A Knife (Design, Pardue Model 720 Knife)- U.S. Patent No. D426,132; Knife Blade (Design Model 140/145)- U.S. Patent No. D425,389; Knife Handle (Design, Model 705)- U.S. Patent No. D428,789. Other Patents Pending. SHIPPING OF AUTOMATIC KNIVES All AUTOMATIC knives shipped by Benchmade will be done via the following couriers, UPS, FedEx, etc. and CANNOT be shipped through the U.S. Postal BENCHMADEKNIFECO.WARRANTY 63 http://WWW.AKTI.ORG http://WWW.AKTI.ORG
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