Are we still mad at Benchmade?

[jmohme]

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Praytell, WHY should I be “mad” at Benchmade ?

Knives are TOOLS.

I get my similar quality tools at much better prices elsewhere.

So, i just don’t partonize that company.

i actually USE my knives; and, as an ex-Surgeon, I am very familiar with cutting tools.

I do not see a “paid-too-much-for” pocketknife as any “status symbol”, but a fetish.

My knives are Boker, CRKT, Gerber, etc. They function very well & give value, Thank You.

leVieux

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I used to think that way too, but then I got my first Benchmade and have been carrying this one for the past 7 years. I have never been able to keep a knife this long.

 

[leVieux]

I used to think that way too, but then I got my first Benchmade and have been carrying this one for the past 7 years. I have never been able to keep a knife this long.

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Mais-la,

With 2 Sons & 4 Grandsons, my knives tend to escape regularly.

I now carry two for EDC; a CRKT to hand those in need & a Boker or Gerber to STAY on me.

My Daughters tease that “PawPaw CLANKS when he walks!”

My EDC pocket inventory fills pages. Yes Dear, I do have a nset of YOUR car keys.

Do you need a loaded GLOCK mag; 9mm or .45?

Pliers ? Leatherman or Vise-Grip’s ?

A light ? Butane or Tac-light ? (Haven’t smoked in 55 years)

Cash; bills or quarters ?

When I undress at night, I lose 12#. I was a Boy Scout.


leVieux

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[studenygreg]

If the question is still, "Do I hate Benchmade? ". I don't hate them, but I refuse to buy any of their products. There are too many companies that make similar products. Why give money to one that is anti-2A? I believe in redemption but haven't seen anything from them that has changed my mind. So, for now, they are on my shit list with Levis, brcc, target, BL, Gillette, Liberty safes, etc.

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[TRam]

Those are all good choices
I'm betting that the corporation that made the vehicle you drive has donated or supported something you hate and I know your cell provider has.

We just can't get around it anymore is what I'm getting at.

It sucks.
Only a few companies have kept true to my values

If you boycott every company you don't like, then you are going to be cold or hot depending
on the weather. Hungry and thirsty, walking naked.

First time to post.
I understand how hard it is, but that is what we must TRY to do. The left is counting on us doing just this and giving up. That is why they are winning, .... and winning they are.

What would be nice - a list of all those companies that we can refer to in order to support them for standing up and thinking the way we are. Money Talks. You don't think Bud has not taken notice? Their spiral has not yet reached bottom. I know from both first-hand and second-hand sources.

We regularly visit Chick-fil-A A and I do not even think they are that good. But I need those firms to not just survive but thrive.

Just my two cents worth and with inflation these days, it is not worth much.

 

[ArmyDub]

i sold my benchmade balisong for triple what i paid

i have a kershaw one now

 

[leVieux]

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If the question is still, "Do I hate Benchmade? ". I don't hate them, but I refuse to buy any of their products. There are too many companies that make similar products. Why give money to one that is anti-2A? I believe in redemption but haven't seen anything from them that has changed my mind. So, for now, they are on my shit list with Levis, brcc, target, BL, Gillette, Liberty safes, etc.

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I hope that you & I aren’t the only ones who recall our betrayals by Levi’s, YETI, COSTCO, SubWay, etc. nor the expected attacks on the Constitution by Target, Progressive Insurance, AARP, Ben & Jerry’s, Ford Foundation, NaBisCo, Kellogg Cereals, etc.

A while back, I attended a nearby State’s NRA “Affiliate” annual meeting. All of the Officers were wearing Levi’s jeans. When I pointed this out to them their replies were shrugs and “You can’t change everything”.

Meanwhile, please remember to support AMAC, Goya Foods, Texas Roadhouse, etc.

”Yelp” is anti-2A; but I can’t find a suitable alternate. My jeans are ALL “Wranglers” & none of our shoes are NIKE.

leVieux

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[easy rider]

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Praytell, WHY should I be “mad” at Benchmade ?

Knives are TOOLS.

I get my similar quality tools at much better prices elsewhere.

So, i just don’t partonize that company.

i actually USE my knives; and, as an ex-Surgeon, I am very familiar with cutting tools.

I do not see a “paid-too-much-for” pocketknife as any “status symbol”, but a fetish.

My knives are Boker, CRKT, Gerber, etc. They function very well & give value, Thank You.

leVieux

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When I bought my ZT I thought I paid too much, but the opening action is sweet. After 10 years of use and it still looks fairly new and keeps an edge better than any other knife I own, I tend to think I got my money's worth.

 

[leVieux]

When I bought my ZT I thought I paid too much, but the opening action is sweet. After 10 years of use and it still looks fairly new and keeps an edge better than any other knife I own, I tend to think I got my money's worth.

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Your choice.

Glad you are happy !

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[easy rider]

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Your choice.

Glad you are happy !

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And sometimes "you get what you pay for" applies.

 

[Axxe55]

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I hope that you & I aren’t the only ones who recall our betrayals by Levi’s, YETI, COSTCO, SubWay, etc. nor the expected attacks on the Constitution by Target, Progressive Insurance, AARP, Ben & Jerry’s, Ford Foundation, NaBisCo, Kellogg Cereals, etc.

A while back, I attended a nearby State’s NRA “Affiliate” annual meeting. All of the Officers were wearing Levi’s jeans. When I pointed this out to them their replies were shrugs and “You can’t change everything”.

Meanwhile, please remember to support AMAC, Goya Foods, Texas Roadhouse, etc.

”Yelp” is anti-2A; but I can’t find a suitable alternate. My jeans are ALL “Wranglers” & none of our shoes are NIKE.

leVieux

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but you still advertise beingan nra lifetime member!

 

[Tnhawk]

If the question is still, "Do I hate Benchmade? ". I don't hate them, but I refuse to buy any of their products. There are too many companies that make similar products.

While I may not "hate Benchmade" there is no reason for me to seek out their products.

 

[candcallen]

But Levi's 501 make my butt look good.

 

[General Zod]

But Levi's 501 make my butt look good.

No...no they don't.

 

[TRam]

but you still advertise beingan nra lifetime member!

I hear people complain about the NRA all the time. However, even with all their issues and troubles, we need to support them. Why? Because they have done more for the protection of our Second Amendment than another other person or organization. They are still the 10-ton gorilla in the room. Start diluting their funding and then no one has the funds to put up a strong front.

One can join all the little groups around the US, but they do little in the way of lobbying or filing lawsuits. Yes, some may, but not like the NRA. No, the NRA is not perfect, but we work to make it better. You should be voting for the leaders of YOUR choice when they hold elections. You can be more involved - also write letters. I would love to have them in TEXAS or Florida. Whichever, they need to relocate. How about Crawford, TX. !!

BTW, I have a Patriot Membership and will continue to support them because they are the best we have.

 

[Tnhawk]

BTW, I have a Patriot Membership and will continue to support them because they are the best we have.

As a life member of nra, they have seen the last of any support from me. I would however make a contribution to them if they will cancel my membership.

 

[TRam]

As a life member of nra, they have seen the last of any support from me. I would however make a contribution to them if they will cancel my membership.

So, what organization are you supporting that lobbies, files lawsuits on behalf of the Second Amendment, and offers educational programs for new gun owners? If I am missing other such organizations, I need to know it. For my part, I have not done much looking so really do not know. I am really asking in all sincerity.

 

[Tnhawk]

So, what organization are you supporting that lobbies, files lawsuits on behalf of the Second Amendment, and offers educational programs for new gun owners? If I am missing other such organizations, I need to know it. For my part, I have not done much looking so really do not know. I am really asking in all sincerity.

I haven't found an organization which does as poorly in supporting the Second Amendment as the nra. I'd donate to beto before I'd send another cent to the nra.

 

[TRam]

Tnhawk,
What organizations do you contribute to? If you don't mind passing them on, I would like to look into them. Thanks much.

 

[Tnhawk]

Tnhawk,
What organizations do you contribute to? If you don't mind passing them on, I would like to look into them. Thanks much.

Actually I do mind passing information of my support and contributions to the world.
Your mileage may vary.

 

[robertc1024]

Tnhawk,
What organizations do you contribute to? If you don't mind passing them on, I would like to look into them. Thanks much.

Oh man - you can check this thread out for starters: https://www.texasguntalk.com/threads/this-is-why-i-support-the-nra.117340/