{"title":"Benchmade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Knives — Built in Oregon, Built for Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd's Fly Shop is a Benchmade Pro Dealer — the highest dealer tier Benchmade offers.\u003c\/strong\u003e That means we carry deeper inventory, get earlier access to new releases and limited editions, and have a direct relationship with Benchmade's team in Oregon City. Every knife you see here is made in their Oregon City, Oregon factory, backed by Benchmade's lifetime warranty and the famous LifeSharp service that keeps your blade as sharp as the day it left the bench. Whether you're carrying it streamside while wading the Gunnison, processing an elk in the Black Canyon, or just slicing an apple at the truck after a long day, a Benchmade is a tool you'll use for the rest of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Carry Benchmade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe're picky about the brands we put on the shelf. Benchmade earned their spot for the same reason we carry Sage, Scott, and Ross: \u003cstrong\u003ethey make their gear in America, they back it with a real warranty, and they build tools that last generations\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded in 1987, Benchmade is a family-owned company that has spent nearly four decades refining what an everyday carry knife should be. The patented AXIS® Lock mechanism is one of the strongest, smoothest, and most reliable folding knife lock systems ever built — once you carry one, every other lock feels like a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the engineering, Benchmade backs every knife with a \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and a service called \u003cstrong\u003eLifeSharp\u003c\/strong\u003e — Benchmade will sharpen, oil, adjust, and tune your knife for free, for as long as you own it. Send it in dirty and dull, get it back razor sharp. That kind of long-term commitment to the customer is rare in any industry, and it's the same reason we send Ross reels back to the factory two miles from our shop for warranty work. Quality companies stand behind their products. Benchmade does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Pro Dealer Status Means for You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a Benchmade from a Pro Dealer instead of a generic online retailer comes with real advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper inventory.\u003c\/strong\u003e We stock more models, more variants, and more limited editions than lower-tier dealers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly access to new releases.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Benchmade launches a new knife or special edition, Pro Dealers get them first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect factory relationship.\u003c\/strong\u003e If something needs to be escalated or you have a question about a specific model, we have the channels to get answers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized warranty support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Benchmade only honors their lifetime warranty on knives purchased from authorized dealers — buying from us guarantees your warranty is valid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal expertise.\u003c\/strong\u003e We carry these knives, use them, and know them. Walk in with a question and you'll get a real answer, not a Google copy-paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Benchmade selection covers the full lineup for everyday carry, hunting, fishing, and tactical use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEDC Folders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bugout, Mini Bugout, Griptilian, Osborne, Mini Osborne, Adira, Mini Adira, Barrage, CLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hidden Canyon Hunter, Saddle Mountain Skinner, Grizzly Creek, Steep Country, Crooked River, Mini Crooked River, North Fork, Taggedout, Mini Taggedout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactical \u0026amp; Specialty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bailout, Shootout, Successor, Infidel, Adamas variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishing \u0026amp; Kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildcoast (fillet knife), Chef Knife, True Paring Knife, Station Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available to qualifying customers (active military, law enforcement, first responders, and Oregon residents per Benchmade's auto knife policy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather sheaths, pocket clips, BlueLube, Blue Box maintenance kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Benchmade Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Benchmade knife sold by Ed's Fly Shop carries Benchmade's \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your knife develops a manufacturing defect, Benchmade will repair or replace it at no cost. Handle replacements, blade replacements, internal mechanisms — all covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty has to be honored by Benchmade directly, but as a Pro Dealer we'll help you get the paperwork right and ship it off correctly. Just bring your knife into the shop or give us a call at (970) 964-9991 and we'll walk you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLifeSharp — Free Sharpening for Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part most knife companies can't match. \u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade's LifeSharp service sharpens, cleans, oils, and adjusts your knife for free, for as long as you own it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ship the knife to Oregon City, they tune it up, and send it back better than new. There's no charge, no time limit, no excuses about wear and tear. Benchmade believes a sharp knife is a safe knife, and they put their money where their mouth is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenchmade Steel and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade uses some of the best knife steels and handle materials in the industry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S30V:\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard for premium EDC — excellent edge retention, easy to sharpen, corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S90V:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-tier wear resistance for heavy users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-M4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tool steel toughness for hard use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnaCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The new gold standard — corrosion resistance plus edge retention plus toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD2 and 154CM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable workhorses found in mid-range models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG10, Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Grivory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle materials chosen for grip, weight, and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Sellers at Ed's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Benchmade models we sell most often:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bugout (535):\u003c\/strong\u003e Featherweight EDC at under 2 ounces. 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As Benchmade's top-tier Pro Dealer in the region, we carry the depth of inventory and the level of expertise you'd expect from a knife specialist, in a fly shop you can actually visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in Montrose, Telluride, Ouray, Delta, Grand Junction, or anywhere else in Western Colorado, stop by 432 E Main St and handle a Bugout in person. We'll show you why a $200 American-made folding knife is worth the money. And if you're shopping online, every Benchmade we carry ships free over $50 with the same Pro Dealer warranty backing as buying directly from Oregon City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions About a Specific Model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive us a call at (970) 964-9991 or come into the shop. We'll talk through the differences between the Bugout and the Mini Bugout, walk you through which steel you actually need, and help you pick the right Benchmade for your hand and your use case. We won't try to upsell you — we'll just help you find the knife you'll still be carrying ten years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the full Benchmade lineup below. Made in USA. Backed for life. Sold by a Pro Dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"252-benchmade-grizzly-creek","title":"Benchmade Grizzly Creek","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetter than ever. The 15062 Grizzly Creek is the next phase of the ultimate field multitasker, featuring subtle refinements such as a non-recurved CPM-S30V blade for ease of sharpening and new orange accents for increased visibility in the field. 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A 2.33 oz knife getting tossed in with cutlery is going to dull on contact with other utensils. 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Together, they form a compelling two-knife kitchen setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade Chef Knife (4025-02)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8.17\" blade for the heavy lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade True Paring (4045-02)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4.12\" blade for detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo knives. Two specialized roles. Matching aesthetics. American-made, lifetime warrantied. For most home cooks, this combination handles 95% of kitchen prep — no need for a 12-piece block set when two great knives cover the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Dealer Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd's Fly Shop is a Benchmade Pro Dealer — the highest dealer tier Benchmade offers. That means we get early access to releases, deeper inventory, and a direct relationship with Benchmade's team for any customer questions or warranty issues. Your purchase from us comes with full authorized dealer warranty backing, the same as buying directly from Oregon City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Lifetime Warranty + LifeSharp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every Benchmade we sell, the 4045-02 True Paring Knife is backed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade Lifetime Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturing defects covered for the life of the knife. Free repair or replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifeSharp Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free sharpening, cleaning, oiling, and adjustment for as long as you own the knife. Send it to Oregon City, get it back razor sharp at no charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a paring knife that gets used daily, the LifeSharp service is genuinely valuable. Paring blades dull faster than chef knives because they're used for tighter, more cutting board-contact work. With Benchmade, you ship it to Oregon City when it dulls, get it back factory-sharp, and never pay for sharpening again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash, hand dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even though Richlite is water-tolerant, a long soak isn't great for any premium knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid the dishwasher.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, harsh detergents, and rattling against other utensils will damage both edge and handle finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a wood or soft plastic cutting board.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass, stone, and ceramic surfaces dull SelectEdge geometry quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore with the Boltaron guard on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drawer storage without the guard means inevitable edge damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouch up the edge with a ceramic rod or strop\u003c\/strong\u003e between LifeSharp services. Avoid pull-through sharpeners — they can damage the SelectEdge angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace the patina.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Richlite handle will darken and develop character over time. Don't try to \"restore\" it — it's a feature, not a flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Ed's Fly Shop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost fly shops don't carry kitchen knives at this level. We do, because we're a Benchmade Pro Dealer and because the kind of customer who shops at Ed's — someone who values quality, craftsmanship, and gear built to last — is exactly the kind of person Benchmade builds knives for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Ed's Fly Shop at 432 E Main St in Montrose to see the True Paring in person. Or order online — every Benchmade ships free over $50, with full Pro Dealer warranty and LifeSharp eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Oregon City. Backed for life. 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That means we get early access to releases like this one, deeper inventory, and a direct line to Benchmade's team for any customer questions or warranty issues. Buy this knife from us and you get the same warranty backing and authorized dealer protection as buying directly from Oregon City, with the bonus of being able to handle the knife in person at our Montrose shop before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Lifetime Warranty + LifeSharp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every Benchmade we sell, the 4025-02 Chef Knife is backed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade Lifetime Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturing defects covered for the life of the knife. Free repair or replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifeSharp Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free sharpening, cleaning, oiling, and adjustment for as long as you own the knife. Send it to Oregon City, get it back razor sharp at no charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a kitchen knife that gets used daily, the LifeSharp service alone is worth the cost difference between a Benchmade and a generic chef knife. Most cooks dull their knives within a year and either keep using a dull blade or pay $30-60 for sharpening. 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Same \u003cstrong\u003eAXIS Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e, same \u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S30V\u003c\/strong\u003e blade steel, same \u003cstrong\u003eGrivory handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with stainless steel liners, same \u003cstrong\u003eLifeSharp\u003c\/strong\u003e service for life. What changes is the size: a \u003cstrong\u003e2.91-inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003e6.78-inch overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e that disappears into a pocket better than the full-size and rides lighter on a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Mini Grip is the knife you carry when the full-size feels like too much. It still handles serious utility work, but the smaller profile makes it easier to draw, easier to conceal under a tucked shirt, and friendlier in tighter pockets. The platform runs the same \u003cstrong\u003eambidextrous AXIS Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e that put the original Griptilian on the map, opening with a flick of the thumb stud and closing one-handed without your fingers in the path of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003edrop point\u003c\/strong\u003e for general utility (556), \u003cstrong\u003esheepsfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e for clean slicing without a piercing tip (555), and \u003cstrong\u003etanto\u003c\/strong\u003e for tougher piercing tasks (557). Reversible tip-up pocket clip works for right or left hand carry. \u003cstrong\u003eMade at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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