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Abraham wrote:carlson1,

That raises another question: If I buy a Benchmade switchblade(I'm not LEO) and send it to them for sharpening/cleaning will they keep it if I'm not LEO credentialed?

Or...?

That is a great question. I placed my credentials in the knife when I mailed it to them and they mailed it back to me.

It is my understanding that a non-LEO needs to take it to a Benchmade dealer and have the dealer do the shipping for you.


Edit: I am in Irving and there are about 8-10 dealers within a 20 mile radius of me. I don't think you would find it hard to locate a good dealer.

Abraham wrote:rotor,

That's very interesting.

If so, then the out of state shippers are putting themselves at great risk for prosecution and perhaps, even the recipient? Even though he can legally buy one in state...?

This is probably why Benchmade wants your LEO credentials before they send your knife back after cleaning and sharpening.

ghostrider wrote:

Yeah, some are very expensive. I got a couple of these when they were in stock.

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How well do the OTF models 'lock' open compared to side opening? ie. if they are thrust into a hard object will they close inadvertently ?

I have a Benchmade OTF for over a year now and I love it. I just bought another one that is the exact model I have from a man off of another forum about 1/3 the price. It was brand new and in the box. Benchmade knives are also guaranteed for life and will sharpen and clean for free.

I never carried a knife constantly until I bought my Benchmade.