Benchmade Consumer Catalog 2009 - (Page Cover2) HELLO! For two decades Benchmade has been committed to designing and manufacturing world-class sports cutlery and superior edged tools. We continually strive to provide high quality products that will deliver superior performance and provide great value for our customers. Avid sportsmen and professionals alike enjoy and rely on our products around the globe. Whether you are using a Griptilian ® as a basic cutting tool or one of our professional grade rescue hooks to perform a quick cut in an emergency situation, you can count on your Benchmade to get the job done. Innovation is at the core of the Benchmade brand and in 2009 we’ll introduce some of the most innovative products in our company’s history. In our Blue Class, we’ve added a new twist to our AXIS ® locking mechanism to make it one of the strongest, most reliable assist mechanisms on the market. Check out the action on the 580 Barrage™. We think you’ll be impressed. In our Black Class, our new product introductions range from two new ultra-light folders based on the Presidio ® platform to two great new fixed blades, the 147BK NimCub II and the 150BKSN. This latter knife was created to honor the heroic behavior and extreme sacrifice made by Oregonian Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL to be killed in Iraq since the war started. Needless to say, all of us at Benchmade are extremely proud to be a part of this project. For our Red Class, we’re building on the success of two very innovative mechanisms – the Nak-Lok™ in the 10700 Nagara™ and the Optimiser ® assist in the 10350 Aphid ™. Both models provide great value and would serve well as an everyday carry. Finally, for the first time since we launched our Gold Class over five years ago, we’ll be offering a model for the duration of the calendar year. The 525-81 features an acid etched Hakkapella Damasteel drop-point blade, hand finished carbon fiber handles, jeweled liners and hand polished/heat colored bronze hardware. It truly is a work of art that highlights the enormous skill and craftsmanship of our employees here in Oregon. Finally, I wanted to take a moment to thank the entire Benchmade Team – our employees, dealer-partners and loyal consumers – for all your support. You have my promise that Benchmade will continue to tailor and shape our products, processes and services to fit your needs and wants. Remember, you’re not just buying a knife. You’re buying a Benchmade. Les de Asis Founder and Owner
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