Benchmade

Benchmade handle scales

Benchmade is a premium American knife manufacturer renowned for high-quality folding knives, fixed blades, and custom designs

Founded in 1979 by Les de Asis in California as Pacific Cutlery, the company initially produced inexpensive butterfly (balisong) knives under the BenchMark brand. In 1987, de Asis rebranded to Benchmade Knife Company and relocated to Oregon, focusing on professional-grade tools with superior materials and craftsmanship

Key milestones:

  • 1988: Introduced the Model 800 (first Axis Lock knife), revolutionizing one-handed opening and lock strength—still a benchmark today
  • 1990s: Expanded into law enforcement and military markets with models like the 940 Osborne (designed by Warren Osborne, 1999)—a lightweight EDC icon
  • 2002: Moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon, emphasizing American-made quality
  • 2000s–2010s: Launched collaborations with top designers (Chris Reeve, Mel Pardue, Bill McHenry, Jason Williams) and introduced LifeSharp free sharpening service
  • 2014: Acquired by Wynnchurch Capital; later independent again
  • 2020s: Continued innovation with Bugout, Adamant, Shoal, and Gold Class customs—using premium steels (CPM-S30V, M390, MagnaCut) and materials (carbon fiber, G10, titanium)

Today, headquartered in Oregon City, Benchmade remains family-influenced and USA-made, trusted by military, first responders, outdoorsmen, and collectors for lifetime warranties, precision engineering, and unmatched durability

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Benchmade Osborne 940-1 karelian birch handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
Benchmade Osborne 940-1 karelian birch handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
€89.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Osborne 940-1 walnut handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
Benchmade Osborne 940-1 walnut handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Osborne 940-1 maple handle scales - Traditional (3169) / hand-painted
Benchmade Osborne 940-1 maple handle scales - Traditional (3169) / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Osborne 940-1 maple handle scales - Roughness Bronze / hand-painted
Benchmade Osborne 940-1 maple handle scales - Roughness Bronze / hand-painted
€79.00

A rough pattern that has been given the appearance of a worn product. You don't have to worry about leaving a scratch on it, because we've already done that for you!

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Benchmade Osborne 940-1 maple handle scales - Japan Wave / hand-painted
Benchmade Osborne 940-1 maple handle scales - Japan Wave / hand-painted
€79.00

Waves crashing on the shore is one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles. Each swell rises with graceful power, crests in a frothy curl of white foam, then explodes against the rocks or sands in a thunderous roar

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Benchmade Barrage 580 maple handle scales - Moon Raven / hand-painted
Benchmade Barrage 580 maple handle scales - Moon Raven / hand-painted
€79.00

Moon Raven blends Celtic/Norse mythology with lunar magic

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Benchmade Redoubt 430 maple handle scales - Eden Dark / hand-painted
Benchmade Redoubt 430 maple handle scales - Eden Dark / hand-painted
€89.00
The Garden of Eden, described in the Book of Genesis, is humanity’s original paradise. Located “in the East,” many scholars place it near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq)
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Benchmade Mini Bugout 533 maple handle scales - Japan Wave Black / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Bugout 533 maple handle scales - Japan Wave Black / hand-painted
€69.00

Waves crashing on the shore is one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles. Each swell rises with graceful power, crests in a frothy curl of white foam, then explodes against the rocks or sands in a thunderous roar

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Benchmade Mini Bugout 533 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Bugout 533 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
€79.00

The grips are painted using a special “Lazy Brush” technique. The color palette was developed at GUN GRIPS X SVECHNIKOV WORKSHOP using a secret recipe involving a severed finger. Just kidding! Or not!

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 586 maple handle scales - Moon Raven / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 586 maple handle scales - Moon Raven / hand-painted
€69.00

Moon Raven blends Celtic/Norse mythology with lunar magic

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Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 maple handle scales - Leaf Dark Green Clipless / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 maple handle scales - Leaf Dark Green Clipless / hand-painted
€79.00

Hand-painted leaf texture. The original idea was to take a leaf and reproduce its texture onto wood. We had to use a secret ingredient from SVECHNIKOV WORKSHOP to achieve the desired result. Different color schemes convey different moods. Choose yours!

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 585-02 karelian birch handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 585-02 karelian birch handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
€89.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 585-02 walnut handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 585-02 walnut handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 maple handle scales - Katana Black Red / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 maple handle scales - Katana Black Red / hand-painted
€79.00

Imitation of a traditional woven Japanese katana handle. The coin is not real. It is also carved from wood and painted by hand. Do not attempt to bite it!

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 Maple Scales - Traditional (3169) / Hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 maple handle scales - Traditional (3169) / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 Maple Scales - Katana Black Red Coin / Hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 maple handle scales - Katana Black Red Coin / hand-painted
€79.00

Imitation of a traditional woven Japanese katana handle. The coin is not real. It is also carved from wood and painted by hand. Do not attempt to bite it!

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Benchmade Griptilian 550 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
Benchmade Griptilian 550 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
€109.00

The grips are painted using a special “Lazy Brush” technique. The color palette was developed at GUN GRIPS X SVECHNIKOV WORKSHOP using a secret recipe involving a severed finger. Just kidding! Or not!

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Benchmade Bailout 537 Maple Scales - Almost Micarta Dark Blood / Hand-painted
Benchmade Bailout 537 maple handle scales - Almost Micarta Dark Blood / hand-painted
€89.00

Imitation of micarta texture, but made of natural wood. Not as strong, but very pleasant to the touch. Worth trying!

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Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 Maple Scales - Fibers Dark Blood / Hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
€89.00

The scales are painted using a special “Lazy Brush” technique. The color palette was developed at Gun Grips X Svechnikov Workshop using a secret recipe involving a severed finger. Just kidding! Or not!

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Benchmade Griptilian 550 maple handle scales - Wild Thickets Baroque / hand-painted
Benchmade Griptilian 550 maple handle scales - Wild Thickets Baroque / hand-painted
€89.00

Decorative ornament with improved grip. Beautiful, effective, justified in winter!

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Benchmade Grizzly Creek 15060-2 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
Benchmade Grizzly Creek 15060-2 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
€89.00

The grips are painted using a special “Lazy Brush” technique. The color palette was developed at GUN GRIPS X SVECHNIKOV WORKSHOP using a secret recipe involving a severed finger. Just kidding! Or not!

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Benchmade Griptilian 550 maple handle scales - Psilocybin (3166) / hand-painted
Benchmade Griptilian 550 maple handle scales - Psilocybin (3166) / hand-painted
€89.00
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, is a naturally occurring psychedelic found in over 200 mushroom species across nearly every continent
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Benchmade Grizzly Ridge 15061 maple handle scales - Antique Chest by Artur Soikkeli
Benchmade Grizzly Ridge 15061 maple handle scales - Antique Chest by Artur Soikkeli
€149.00

Created in collaboration with Finnish avant-garde jeweler Artur Soikkeli

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Benchmade Bailout 537 Maple Scales - Fibers Dark Blood / Hand-painted
Benchmade Bailout 537 maple handle scales - Fibers Dark Blood / hand-painted
€89.00

The scales are painted using a special “Lazy Brush” technique. The color palette was developed at Gun Grips X Svechnikov Workshop using a secret recipe involving a severed finger. Just kidding! Or not!

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Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 maple handle scales - Touch Of Love / hand-painted
Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 maple handle scales - Touch Of Love / hand-painted
€79.00

It fits in the palm of your hand and warms your heart. Saint Valentine would be jealous if he didn't find something like this in his pocket, but you have it!

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Benchmade Composite Lite Auto 4300 wenge handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
Benchmade Composite Lite Auto 4300 wenge handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Composite Lite Auto 4300 walnut handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
Benchmade Composite Lite Auto 4300 walnut handle scales - Traditional / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Bailout 537 Maple Scales - Traditional (3169) / Hand-painted
Benchmade Bailout 537 maple handle scales - Traditional (3169) / hand-painted
€79.00

This is a classic. This style represents the elegant beauty of wood with its original texture. The geometry represents ergonomics and minimalism. Adding anything else would be a crime

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Benchmade Freek 560 maple handle scales - Japan Wave / hand-painted
Benchmade Freek 560 maple handle scales - Japan Wave / hand-painted
€79.00

Waves crashing on the shore is one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles. Each swell rises with graceful power, crests in a frothy curl of white foam, then explodes against the rocks or sands in a thunderous roar

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Benchmade Freek 560 maple handle scales - Classic V2 Grey / hand-painted
Benchmade Freek 560 maple handle scales - Classic V2 Grey / hand-painted
€79.00

Diamond checkering on pistol grips: timeless craftsmanship meets modern precision

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Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 maple handle scales - Lava Rock / hand-painted
Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 maple handle scales - Lava Rock / hand-painted
€79.00
Stunning aftermarket custom scales for the Benchmade Griptilian, featuring a dramatic cracked lava rock design in earthy yellow-green tones with vivid red molten cracks—mimicking volcanic terrain! Perfect upgrade for knife modders—boosts ergonomics and turns heads!
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Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 maple handle scales - Roughness Bronze / hand-painted
Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 maple handle scales - Roughness Bronze / hand-painted
€79.00

A rough pattern that has been given the appearance of a worn product. You don't have to worry about leaving a scratch on it, because we've already done that for you!

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