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CARING
FOR YOUR BENCHMADE KNIFE:
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Benchmade knives are
high-performance cutting tools made from some of the finest materials in
the world. Even though we use these select materials it is still important
to use proper care and maintenance to ensure optimum performance levels.
Always keep your knife blade sharp. A dull knife requires additional force
to use and is potentially more dangerous to use than a sharp one. There
are a variety of products available when it comes to sharpening your knife.
Benchmade offers a LifeSharp service to its customers, which is a nice convenience.
As for which one is best, it pretty much comes down to choosing the one
you're most comfortable with using.
Never sharpen your knife on a power-grinding wheel as this can burn the
temper out of the blade and weaken its integrity. Always keep the locking
areas of your knife clean - accumulation of dirt or debris could adversely
affect the locking mechanism creating a potential safety hazard. To clean
these areas we recommend using compressed air and lubricating with any of
the maintenance
products found on our site. Most of Benchmade's blade steels have
a very high carbon content which enables them to hold a superior cutting
edge. Unfortunately, carbon is also the element that causes rust, so preventive
care is required if the knife is used in humid or marine environments. To
aid in the cleaning of rust on the blades, we recommend using a fine grade,
semi-chrome polish.
Never attempt to use your knife as a screwdriver, pry-bar, chisel, or punch.
Never throw your knife. It was not designed for those purposes. Use for
any purpose other than cutting is considered abuse and is not covered under
the Benchmade Warranty. DO NOT disassemble your Benchmade knife. Disassembly
by anyone other than the Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. Warranty/Repair Department
will void the warranty! Minimum charge to reassemble your knife is $20.00
plus parts. Benchmade will not ship automatic knives to persons who are
not active military or law enforcement. If you are not active military or
law enforcement and are shipping to Benchmade for Life-Sharp services or
repair, please contact us before shipping so that we can help you through
the processes of doing so. Most of all please enjoy your new knife and always
remember to use it in a safe, responsible manner.
For minor adjustments and removal or reversal of pocket clips, Benchmade
offers a product called the "Blue Box." This tool is beneficial
for all types of knives as well as Benchmade's, and we think you'll find
it quite handy to have around! >>
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