Posted: 7/18/2014 9:19:22 AM EDT
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Has anyone used the lifetime free sharpening services from Benchmade? I have a mini Griptilian that could definitely use some TLC, but I don't want to send it in if it's gonna take a month to get it back.
Any experience with them here? |
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http://www.benchmade.com/services/lifetime_services.aspx
Turnaround time is listed right on the website. |
I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these:
It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. |
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I need to send my EDC in. It is really screwed up from me stupidly letting the idiot at Bass Pro "sharpen" it for free  . Lesson learned. Unfortunately, it is an auto which makes sending it in harder since they won't ship it back to me.M4real can help you out |
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As a Authorized Benchmade Dealer, I can tell their services are top notch. If you take your knife to a AD they will send if for you and then don't even have to pay shipping.  can I send an AFO2 back for service (eventually) through a dealer? I understand why they cant service it directly but I assume a dealer can assist. benchmade has been awesome, took the knife out of the box and promptly fucked up the torx screws with a hex key. Called they sent replacements and a deep carry clip no charge. |
| I use a sharpmaker on most of my knives, so have never used Benchmade's service, but i regularly cruise Blade forums and other places and i rarely ever see anyone complain about their service. Complain about price hikes, off center blades out of the box and a few others, yes, but everyone that sends it in tends to report having a more than satisfactory experience. |
| I'm quite familiar with the Lansky system and use it 90% of the time on all my knives. This one, I thought "What the heck. I'm gonna give them a go just to see how they do". Sounds like everyone has had pretty good experiences with their service in the past. I'll have to drop it off at the post office early next week to get the ball rolling. |
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Top notch. Sharpened, cleaned, lubed and returned quickly. I've even rebladed a knife with them to get rid of icky combo edge blades. http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/starscr34m/Mobile%20Uploads/exesw_zpsz1fzazga.jpg Benchmade Porn I didn't realize that they do blade replacement. I also have the combo edge on my Griptilian and really regret that decision. Do you remember approximately what it cost to have the new blade put on? If it's not much cheaper than just purchasing a new knife, I'll probably go with the new knife option. |
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I didn't realize that they do blade replacement. I also have the combo edge on my Griptilian and really regret that decision. Do you remember approximately what it cost to have the new blade put on? If it's not much cheaper than just purchasing a new knife, I'll probably go with the new knife option. Quoted:
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Top notch. Sharpened, cleaned, lubed and returned quickly. I've even rebladed a knife with them to get rid of icky combo edge blades. http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/starscr34m/Mobile%20Uploads/exesw_zpsz1fzazga.jpg Benchmade Porn I didn't realize that they do blade replacement. I also have the combo edge on my Griptilian and really regret that decision. Do you remember approximately what it cost to have the new blade put on? If it's not much cheaper than just purchasing a new knife, I'll probably go with the new knife option. 25 bucks and they update it to the current steel. 35 for a black blade. The D2 710 in that pic used to be a nasty combo edge. |
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Quoted: I didn't realize that they do blade replacement. I also have the combo edge on my Griptilian and really regret that decision. Do you remember approximately what it cost to have the new blade put on? If it's not much cheaper than just purchasing a new knife, I'll probably go with the new knife option. Quoted: Quoted: Top notch. Sharpened, cleaned, lubed and returned quickly. I've even rebladed a knife with them to get rid of icky combo edge blades. http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/starscr34m/Mobile%20Uploads/exesw_zpsz1fzazga.jpg Benchmade Porn I didn't realize that they do blade replacement. I also have the combo edge on my Griptilian and really regret that decision. Do you remember approximately what it cost to have the new blade put on? If it's not much cheaper than just purchasing a new knife, I'll probably go with the new knife option. I didn't know women liked Benchmades .... Weird.... Guess I know what to get the wife for our next anniversary. Plain edge Benchmade that she can send in to sharpen! |
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It would take longer to box is up address it and put it in the mail than it would take to sharpen. Not really seeing the point I typically sharpen my knives on my diamond plates and strops but sometimes getting a factory edge is nice. Especially on recurved blades. |
Just went through this about a month ago. The day I sent them to the day I received them back was a little over a week. Super fast service, and they sharpened them to a razor's edge. They also cleaned them up nicely. If only I could send in non-Benchmades for them to sharpen. 
And just to throw in a couple pics for the fun of it... 
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I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. |
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I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. Quoted:
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I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. |
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And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. Quoted:
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I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. Well maybe that explains why my cheap little sharpener won't work well. |
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I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. Well maybe that explains why my cheap little sharpener won't work well. Very probable. I got a sweet deal on my Manix 2 in S110v and skipped a long preorder wait because the guy couldnt sharpen it using his stones. A couple minutes on my diamonds and it's a lightsaber and continues to be one I've been abusing the shit out of it and its still sharp as hell |
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Quoted: And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. |
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I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. They don't require but it's highly recommended in my experience S30V, S90v, S110v, M390, M4 and D2. My Arkansasstones had a hard time on these |
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Quoted: Has anyone used the lifetime free sharpening services from Benchmade? I have a mini Griptilian that could definitely use some TLC, but I don't want to send it in if it's gonna take a month to get it back. Any experience with them here? you cant sharpen a fucking knife? Do you have AA fix your flats?  |
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send your man card to them as well you cant sharpen a fucking knife? Do you have AA fix your flats?
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Has anyone used the lifetime free sharpening services from Benchmade? I have a mini Griptilian that could definitely use some TLC, but I don't want to send it in if it's gonna take a month to get it back. Any experience with them here? you cant sharpen a fucking knife? Do you have AA fix your flats?
God dammit. I fucking no homo love you. |
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They don't require but it's highly recommended in my experience S30V, S90v, S110v, M390, M4 and D2. My Arkansasstones had a hard time on these Quoted:
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I have a Mini Presidio but have never used Benchmade's sharpening services. OP, you need one of these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/KOOLmike/20140718_122408_zpsvds7jgfy.jpg It's a Smith's sharpening system, they sell for around $20 at Cabela's. They should call these things "The knife sharpening system for people who suck at sharpening knives". I've been using mine for years and while I've since learned how to use a normal stone, this Smith's rig is still great for putting a quick edge on your knives. I guarantee you I would still find a way to fudge my blade up on it. And on some of these high wear resistance steels if you're using anything other than diamonds you're gonna take all day. They don't require but it's highly recommended in my experience S30V, S90v, S110v, M390, M4 and D2. My Arkansasstones had a hard time on these Mine are S30V and D2. Makes sense now. |
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Quoted: can I send an AFO2 back for service (eventually) through a dealer? I understand why they cant service it directly but I assume a dealer can assist. benchmade has been awesome, took the knife out of the box and promptly fucked up the torx screws with a hex key. Called they sent replacements and a deep carry clip no charge. Quoted: Quoted: As a Authorized Benchmade Dealer, I can tell their services are top notch. If you take your knife to a AD they will send if for you and then don't even have to pay shipping. can I send an AFO2 back for service (eventually) through a dealer? I understand why they cant service it directly but I assume a dealer can assist. benchmade has been awesome, took the knife out of the box and promptly fucked up the torx screws with a hex key. Called they sent replacements and a deep carry clip no charge. Yes, a AD can do that for you. |