I live and make these tools in Ellensburg, at my home forge. I am an avid outdoorsman and test my tools. I guarantee the ordinary use of what I make and will sharpen and will do my best to repair your tool for its lifetime.

Jose Diaz

It all starts with a commitment to innovation. And for us, it goes beyond simply being innovatively different— Benchmade continually strives to be innovatively better. We believe that when a customer chooses to purchase a Benchmade, they don’t do so just to be different, they do so because they want the best. This mindset of innovating for improvement is alive and well throughout Benchmade, it goes into every design, and comes out of every product. Admittedly, it’s definitely not the easiest way to make knives, but it’s the only way we know how.

“Benchmade sponsors Gary Bond and Ted Ott in the BladeSports competitions.”

“All parts are hung for processing if there is a hole available. Up to 24"
• Able to process all material grades including latest from Latrobe Steel and Crucible
• Air hards and high speed tool steels computer vacuum processed...
• multiple tempering cycles to steel manufacturers specs standard
• all tempers are 2 hrs at temperature or 1 hr per in of thickness whichever is greater
• -300°F cryogenic treating available
• We can ship via: UPS, USPS, Federal Express

Since starting Spyderco we've been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture including: One-hand opening, serrations on a folder and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket.

Making knives that consistently deliver reliable high-performance requires an ongoing commitment to testing. In our million-dollar testing facility we examine edge retention with a CATRA machine, look for rust development with Q-FOG, check the force needed to open and close a knife. We also repeatedly test for stress, wear, optimal heat-treating and actively search for higher quality, performance enhancing steels and materials. As a customer you probably don't think about this, or much care, but it allows us to put forth a promise. When you purchase a Spyderco you are buying a high-quality reliable cutting tool designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort. Those Who Know Carry Spyderco.

Spyderco Sponsor 's ICCT Cutter's Jose Diaz and Donavon Philips.

Besides exquisite design and advanced technology, one of the most appealing aspects of a Mantis Knife is it's exclusivity. Mantis Knives founder, Jared West, highlights... "If you're carrying a Mantis Knife, it would be a rare occasion to see another Mantis Knife peeking out of a strangers pocket. The hand-built nature of our knives dictate the limited production and thereby, the exclusivity."

Secondary Sponsors of BladeSports International Inc.

Metal fabrication, marine Propeller repair & sales, Welding of standard and exotic materials.

Providing the Austin area with Certified Welding and Metal Wizardry with a personal touch for over 30 years. Expanding into Knifemaking since 2005.