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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:01:45 PM EDT
Over from TTAG, they discovered some interesting news.
Does Benchmade Knives Support Second Amendment Rights? According to opensecrets.com, Benchmade has made political contributions to a number of politicians over the years and they've been trending in one particular direction.  Here are Benchmade's top contribution recipients: Ron Wyden (D-OR) $12,900 Kurt Schrader, (D-OR) $11,900 Mark Udall (D-CO) $5,200 Martin Heinrich (D-NM) $2,700 Scott Brown (R-MA) $1,000 Robert Cornilles (R-OR) $1,000 Greg Walden (R-OR) $1,000 Kurt Schrader has a decent record on guns. He voted yes on national reciprocity in 2017. The other major recipients of Benchmade's contributions, however, are more troubling. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), is unquestionably anti-gun. He, along with Mark Udall, sponsored the federal universal background check bill in the Senate. Ron Wyden (D-OR) isn't any better on the Second Amendment. He's supported UBCs and magazine capacity limits, as well as allowing lawsuits against firearm makers when guns that had been sold legally are later used in crimes. To the casual observer, gun rights supporters, and potential knife customers, this isn't a good look. The Venn diagram of gun owners and knife customers shows a lot of overlap and this could give many of them reason to look elsewhere for their next blade. I've asked Benchmade for comment on their political contributions but haven't received a response yet. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:03:17 PM EDT
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FBM
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:13:48 PM EDT
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Glad I've always went with Kershaw and ZT. Got a few Buck 110s as well.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:16:06 PM EDT
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Well, I'm done with Benchmade. Hadn't replaced the last Grip I lost, won't be replaced with another BM this time.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:17:19 PM EDT
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Thank you for the information. Open And Shut.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:19:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:25:38 PM EDT
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Out of state Dems at that. I could see bribing...er...donating money to local dems for "favors" if you were a big business stuck in a blue area but why in the hell are they donating to out of state democrats if they aren't in fact democrats themselves...
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:26:45 PM EDT
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Thank you for the information. Open And Shut. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:26:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:26:51 PM EDT
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I met Mrs. Benchmade in an elevator once. FBM. I'm done with them. Use them until they're done and trash them.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:27:19 PM EDT
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Glad I've always went with Kershaw and ZT. Got a few Buck 110s as well. All my folders are ZTs with one holdover Emerson had a nasty zero grind put on. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:34:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:42:44 PM EDT
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FBM!
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:57:54 PM EDT
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I would like to retract my previous statements in support of Benchmade Knives. I still don’t have any issues with them chopping up guns that were court ordered for destruction. I also can look past a few minor bribes to local politicians.
Tossing money to out of state anti-2A shitbags is a dead stop “fuck that guy and anyone near him” for me. If I had a Bitchmade I would be sending it in for a sharpening, then posting it up on ebay for $10. The most damage you can do is put a strain on their labor force and then steal a customer who might have purchased a knife from them. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 4:58:52 PM EDT
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lol GD beat TTAG to this info by a mile
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:00:20 PM EDT
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I would like to retract my previous statements in support of Benchmade Knives. I still don’t have any issues with them chopping up guns that were court ordered for destruction. I also can look past a few minor bribes to local politicians. Tossing money to out of state anti-2A shitbags is a dead stop “fuck that guy and anyone near him” for me. If I had a Bitchmade I would be sending it in for a sharpening, then posting it up on ebay for $10. Them most damage you can do is put a strain on their labor force and then steal a customer who might have purchased a knife from them. Anything in the local news about it? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:07:43 PM EDT
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Good timing as I was about to pull the trigger...Thanks for sharing
Off to explore other options 
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:12:20 PM EDT
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Following the England method, knives would be banned after the guns are banned.
And yet another company shooting themselves in the foot.... 
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:33:54 PM EDT
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I've been seeing things around here and been wondering why we hate Benchmade now.
Is there a coordinated email campaign to their offices so we can watch them come out with their sorrowful public statement? |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:36:11 PM EDT
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lol GD beat TTAG to this info by a mile FBM |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:37:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:40:03 PM EDT
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They'll continue to sell their knives to Fudds though.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:42:13 PM EDT
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Surefire isn't much better |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:43:22 PM EDT
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Folks on Twitter and FB had it well before even GD. Still, worth reporting, but I wouldn't frame it like TTAG found anything here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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lol GD beat TTAG to this info by a mile FBM This news kinda spread like wildfire. So no one really can pinpoint who broke the news first. I do know that the article was in review since the mid morning because I ran across the draft while submitting my own articles on an unrelated subject. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:43:33 PM EDT
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Surefire isn't much better 
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Posted: 2/21/2019 5:45:14 PM EDT
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Th only thing worse than your enemy is a traitor.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 6:03:53 PM EDT
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Over from TTAG, they discovered some interesting news. Does Benchmade Knives Support Second Amendment Rights? According to opensecrets.com, Benchmade has made political contributions to a number of politicians over the years and they've been trending in one particular direction. https://cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-21-at-11.28.10-AM.png Here are Benchmade's top contribution recipients: Ron Wyden (D-OR) $12,900 Kurt Schrader, (D-OR) $11,900 Mark Udall (D-CO) $5,200 Martin Heinrich (D-NM) $2,700 Scott Brown (R-MA) $1,000 Robert Cornilles (R-OR) $1,000 Greg Walden (R-OR) $1,000 Kurt Schrader has a decent record on guns. He voted yes on national reciprocity in 2017. The other major recipients of Benchmade's contributions, however, are more troubling. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), is unquestionably anti-gun. He, along with Mark Udall, sponsored the federal universal background check bill in the Senate. Ron Wyden (D-OR) isn't any better on the Second Amendment. He's supported UBCs and magazine capacity limits, as well as allowing lawsuits against firearm makers when guns that had been sold legally are later used in crimes. To the casual observer, gun rights supporters, and potential knife customers, this isn't a good look. The Venn diagram of gun owners and knife customers shows a lot of overlap and this could give many of them reason to look elsewhere for their next blade. I've asked Benchmade for comment on their political contributions but haven't received a response yet. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 6:16:02 PM EDT
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WTH I just sent one off for a refresh.
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Posted: 2/21/2019 6:21:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/21/2019 6:22:18 PM EDT
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So where do I sell my autos and spring assisted Adamas, Purdue, Griptillian and Vallation since EBay doesnt let you? Want to raise funds for buying knives from 2nd amendment supporting companies?
Normally I'd list them here but that seems counter productive now. |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 6:31:21 PM EDT
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I have no dog in the BM fight but this is a bummer. Guess I'll find someone else. Thanks. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Surefire isn't much better |
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Posted: 2/21/2019 6:55:11 PM EDT
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So where do I sell my autos and spring assisted Adamas, Purdue, Griptillian and Vallation since EBay doesnt let you? Want to raise funds for buying knives from 2nd amendment supporting companies? Normally I'd list them here but that seems counter productive now. |
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