A lot of us, self included were outraged to find out about Benchmade supporting antigun political agendas, I myself was ignorant to it until the outrage about assisting police destroy guns. Skip to Navigation; Skip to Main Content; Skip to Footer; 92k advertisers spent $2 billion to run 14 million online political ads: SEE THE DATA › About; Resources; Sign Up; Donate Menu. Not Daniel Defense as far as I know but Rock River for sure. So no benchmade. i feel like my benchmade is better quality than the kershaw, but i like both. I’m going to buy a Spyderco with M4 blade steel. Their political donations also don’t sit well with me. The campaign contributions information is far more damning, and telling of an organizations priorities. To be specific, $33,203 has been donated to the Democratic agenda. If something is popular, it only means to me that some salesman managed to convince some people that his BS was real. Based on client lists and a skim of what those companies do it seems the lobbying groups both work on behalf of manufacturers of various products ranging from EyePro to body armor to knives to pharmaceuticals. Here is who they supported this past year. ADS Ventures is also based in Boston, also has UMass as a client and also specializes in “integrated government relations, strategic communications, and business and non-profit development consulting services”. “If they are ordered surrenderd by the court as part of a criminal proceding they MUST be sold to a local FFL.”. I own several Kershaws which are great knives, especially the older models and once had an older Camillus which was a great knife. USO NW Hmmm, trends tend to last a few months to, maybe, one year. The Oregon City Police posted this statement to their Facebook page last night, explaining that they’re required by law to destroy guns that are turned in or used in the commission of crimes: The thing about gun owners, though, is that we have memories that would put a herd of elephants to shame. Overall, Benchmade has spent 1.2 million in their lobbying/political efforts. The fact they cut up a couple guns at the request of LE, honestly doesn’t really concern me at all. Sean Penn and Robert DiNero have been in some great movies, but not lately. Disarmed socialist everyone is equal having no more than the other society hell. No I for one know that walls work and democrats are a bunch of jackasses. unwavering supporter of both law enforcement and Second Amendment rights. In the 1700’s they did not have millions of people in prisons! Many brands like Benchmade are overpriced and not as good. Give 50% of the profit for the next year to Gun Owners of America or Firearms Policy Coalition or the 2nd Amendment Foundation if they are serious about supporting the guns rights. Boston, MA 02110 Don’t bother with this trust me. I realize this is Benchmade making the statement here, but if it is a policy that prescribes destruction, and not an ordinance (i.e. If these people have some blockage in their brains and can’t understand the simple English of #shallnotbeinfringed ..cuz it does not involve giving up a right or half of a right its! I understand that the police department wouldn’t be able to sell firearms directly to the public and quite honestly I don’t think I would want them to. The owner of Benchmade really did not do the company a favor in … In fact your very comment saying your department use to or does do it says it should be. . It was their right. Those campaign contributions are absolutely unforgivable, and frankly downright disgusting. Great. It ain’t perfect, but name another country you’d rather live in. After contacting Benchmade about the issue I was told to send it back and they would take a look at it. LOVE my new Yeti 110 my wife got me for Christmas, indeed all of my Yeti products I find to be superior, and I know I’m paying for their marketing, but their marketing is GOOD. What about restaurants? Even worse, some said, Benchmade donated to anti-gun Democrat Party politicians – specifically, a Congressman from Oregon and another from New Mexico. That’s just silly, as an object has no agency. Because if they think the democrats won’t come for knives one day, they’re wrong. Somehow I guess I misplaced it. Most likely it is the political donations and not the cutting up of guns. And that those he managed to convince were pretty naive and not too bright. I suggest the firearm used in armed robbery be sold at a police auction or to a local gun store. WhatsApp . Well, don’t dig too deep. 8th Floor For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Supporting evil po-leece policy is a poor excuse. Matt Elliott, Director of Marketing at Benchmade, joined Tom and discussed the destruction elephant in the room, the political donations, and their support of the Interstate Transport Act. I only buy CRKT, Kershaw, BUCK, SOG, , S&W or Schrade….I have quite a cutlery collection! I carry the CRKT daily on a belt, and I own a couple TOPS and a Bradford. Contributions in the 2020 cycle: $361. It’s far worse than “just following orders”. It looks like the political donations were to grease the wheels on the “Interstate Transport Act” that would ease draconian knife restrictions between states. They also have a contract with the University of Massachusetts. If you’re looking for a small one, I’d recommend the CRKT Minimalist for a budget option. Angry gun enthusiasts looked around, and, what do you know? This week on The Fight For Gun Rights, Jon Patton is talking about Benchmade Knife Company angering its gun-toting customer base by helping to destroy guns AND exposing them for … never Oh well, plenty of other knife makers to give my $$$ to. 24 Feb 2019 um 11:05 am Nori Buffalo Bill Center. Navy Seal Foundation Best quality for your money, and some excellent knife designs. I like early Bruce Springsteen and all Drive-By Truckers, don’t care about their political opinions. i also didn’t get my benchmade from benchmade, i got it from a Navy Seal gift shop. FACT: the best folding knives on the planet by far are being made in China. First they came for guns and I remained silent ..because I made knives…then they came for ME! Somebody better step up their damage control efforts stat. I purchased exactly one pocketknife from Benchmade and within one minute of having it in my hands decided that company would never get another dime from me. While nothing particularly valuable was lost here, Benchmade seems to have failed to assess the optics of the situation before agreeing to destroy the guns. If I want a knife I’ll buy a US made Kershaw. thirty years after the company’s now-deceased founder endorsed magazine capacity limits, He, along with Mark Udall, sponsored the federal universal background check bill, He’s supported UBCs and magazine capacity limits. The spokesman expressed his support for 2A rights, but did not offer a clear explanation of why the donations were made to the opposition. However most don’t have the power to destroy a country. The social media outcry was swift, and it grew as Benchmade’s political contributions were scrutinized. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), is unquestionably anti-gun. Why not take all the books and internet hard drives and burn them too….. Who writes this fail of article u commie libtard! While the cutting up of these firearms may have been an over-sight on Benchmades part and just a nice gesture to the police dept., the donations to Dems is far more telling. Not easy when you dont have $$$$ behind you at least not to do it legally, Guess Ill have to look elsewhere for buying rosewood gripped folding knives at 45% markup. I’m on his mailing list and the stuff his office crows about would scare anyone that cares about this country. Making things far worse for Benchmade, however, was an investigation into their political activities. I, too, served during that time frame and I was thankful for the bulkheads of the ship I was in to keep things that needed to be outside, outside. EOTech and … Matt Elliott, Director of Marketing at Benchmade, joined Tom and discussed the destruction elephant in the room, the political donations, and their support of the Interstate Transport Act. Thanks Benchmade! That happens sometimes, and the LE agency is likley bound by state law or litigation from selling/auctioning them. why the change up if true? I always liked Benchmade. Plus we have enough problems in NM without cynical maggots like Heinie being supported by corporate scum from out state. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), is unquestionably anti-gun. If only we could find a 100% accurate shrink who could tell us these folks are 100% rehabilitated, I’m all for it. Benchmade should know better. Didn’t mind this either. Plus once the 2A is trampled for guns, knives are a push over. Benchmade taking part in that destruction under the excuses provided is willful participation against the Second Amendment. Good grief man.”. And while you were in Iraq did you live in an open air compound with no walls? Shop Benchmade Knife Company for a wide selection of high-performance Everyday Carry (EDC), Hunt, Rescue, Tactical, Outdoor, and Survival knives. 8, National Gun Owner Registration Schrader is widely despised by the gun rights community for cosponsoring H.R. guns The images show what appears to be a shotgun and a rifle being destroyed. With respect to what you asked here Geoff: Here’s what I can say without starting a seriously deep dig on legislation in Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado and the US Federal government in both the House and the Senate: Tremont Strategies Group is a private company based in Boston that specializes in “government relations” among other things. The are free to support the leftist gun grabbers but they will not be doing it with any more profits made off me. I believe they only sell US made knives, Krenshaw I believe imports some of their knives. DevilDolphin. I have way too many knives, or so says the Wife. And if there were walls I bet they were really effective in keeping the bad guys out! It must be a pain riding your bicycle everywhere. So now, a wider search is needed because I won’t buy Benchmade either. Guns are important and I intend to keep mine regardless but there are other important issues to consider. Politicians & Elections. Given how much of their market is in automatic knives I think they should be very active in that regard. I’ll be amazed if most of the people boycotting Benchmade even own one. Don’t be stupid and give money to dumbocrats. RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR. Any business that suspects I’m carrying a firearm can ask me to leave and I will forthwith but I’ll also make it known I will not come back until they change their policy. Ditto on the Cold Steel. Benchmade and their future customers should burn in Hell. The 2nd Amendment is a Declaration and a warning to government to keep their paws off this unalienable human natural right that the people all ready half in every inch of their body from birth and this just reaffirms that right! The police department could work out something with the selling FFL that both the FFL and the police department would both benefit from the sale. I was one of those that cautioned Daniel Defense of the possible negative impact of their initial proposal. Nobody cares that it is about Surefire or Benchmade or whatever your favorite company might be. As his son, Jon de Asis wrote in the announcement of Les’s passing, “My father loved all customers, employees, friends, and the storied list of knife makers who influenced him and the world of knives since his humble beginnings in the 70’s. Bought a couple over the years. On Friday, February 21, 2020 Jon de Asis announced that his father, Benchmade founder and Blade Magazine Hall of Fame inductee, Les de Asis passed away. Their anti-gun political donations reinforce this fact. I refuse to step foot inside a Buffalo Wild Wings because of their no firearms allowed policy. However, many who contact me raised questions about the company’s political support for anti-gun politicians. A recent spat involving Benchmade Knife Company, the Oregon City Police Department, and incensed Second Amendment advocates put the American-made knife manufacturer in the political … Nothing like empty words and bad actions to make me believer. I don’t care what UN-elected illegal bureaucrat gives that illegal order who took a oath did they not>??? Hello buck and kershaw. Many departments sell back guns to dealers it is not universally the requirement to destroy them,, an revenue stream for the pd. We request submissions be completed 60 days prior to needing a decision or support. Great product also. Only they wanted me to pay to ship it to them. And very non-PC! It’s the system the founding fathers gave us. They already richly deserved a boycott. Nori. 8, the “Universal Background Checks” bill that Nancy Pelosi is … I spoke with the Oregon City Police Dept. see the UK and knife ban..Benchmade for your future as a company. He voted yes on national reciprocity in 2017. $5200 went to Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and $2700 went to Martin Heinrich (D-NM). As for doctors I look at how the doctor looks at freedom and rights not their patients. I have several autos. It simply became department policy. What about ambulance services? Few years back, my buddy in Denver said that when their cops take custody of a firearm, for any reason, those guns are destroyed be cause Denver is not the legal owner, and have no FFL themselves. Not a good look for Benchmade by any stretch of the imagination. It’s too damn bad the internal combustion engine is so popular. In regard to Benchmade , it seems to me they are just another Dick’s. The solution to recidivism is not denial of rights, but life sentences without parole. What about…. My plea to you is that if benchmade has lost your business send them an email explaining why. See our Privacy Policy for more details. We are able to consider one request per organization in 12-month period. Agree with the fact they make good knives. “Trends”? I have both a kershaw and a benchmade. Now… I dont buy Benchmade because I dont buy shitty knives, but that’s a different discussion. i dont care if they were cutting up guns to raise money for wheelchairs for blind and deaf and parlyzed orphan kids who have cancer and their yellow labrador puppy just got ran over by a bread truck I’m really fine with it, but it’s OPD’s plicy, not Benchmade’s. Benchmade reached out to Gun Talk and asked to talk with Tom on Sunday's radio show. Overwhelmingly Democrat aka gun grabbers. However, since then, they’ve solely supported Democrats. They were involved in cutting up some guns with an Oregon PD > ... weasel words followed . Personally this country would be better served without any of them and they could all pack up and move to Venezuela as far as I’m concerned. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The Oregon City Police Department does not sell firearms.”. I have Kershaw, SOG, and CRKT mostly. THIS is all over Facebook…I have no problem dissing a company who gives $ to Dumbocrats. I don’t know about the rest of the states, but the state I came from had a 70% recidivism rate. How is their participation anything but voluntary? Seems like this is a one-or-the-other prospect more often than not. In Arizona we made it illegal for the police or other government agencies to destroy guns. I seriously hate liberal democrats and was very serious when I said they could all pack up and move to Venezuela. I’ve landed on this really gratifying tactic of just buying what I want because I like it. This is a thread to post about the recent Benchmade topic regarding their assistance in cutting up guns and their political donations. I’ve been waiting for my stolen Colt Python since summer ’69. This company appears to basically be a manufacturing and health care lobbying group as well, albeit with a few defense contractors and an electrical component company added to their client list. In all seriousness I can’t really boycott a business I hardly patronize. Daniel Defense put the woe on that horse before it could get out of the gate. I wouldn’t give Benchmade any slack on this one. As a knife collector I have a couple of Benchmades and had planned to purchase more if something I like came along. the These companies like it or not need to pick a side. Benchmade currently employs nearly 400 employees and maintains its reputation as one of the best knife manufacturers in the world. Guys, I truly appreciate your time and effort to educate your fellow citizens. Benchmade’s QC had fallen badly over the past few years. But as we often see one act draws attention to another and now it has been shown what BM political contributions have been. I am so glad this was brought to my attention. I see a pattern in who they donated to but that might be faulty memory on my part. Having some experience here. Been looking to upgrade my 13 year old car. The original episode began when Benchmade’s role in helping its local Oregon City Police Department cut up firearms was highlighted on the agency’s social media channel. Both had made either anti-gun statements or placed anti-gun votes. Any industry there would be totally infected with socialist politics. Benchmade has made multiple political donations to anti-gun Democrats and has no record of contributing to any Republicans or pro-freedom candidates. Never saw any products I could not find elsewhere with better price and quality. I also can see them greasing local political palms and most companies do that and does not necessarily mean they agree with them, heck they will contribute to both sides to cover all bases. Tom Gresham thinks … How can I boycott a company that I’ve never bought from? Google+. ... Benchmade is a proud and unwavering supporter of both law enforcement and Second Amendment rights. cut up A post appeared on the OCPD Facebook page (since taken down) with a few images and a statement of thanks to Benchmade: Facebook post from the Oregon City Police Dept. Benchmade has lost our founder, friend and visionary who built one of the greatest knife brands in the world. for This is hipster thinking. “My issue with this is the whole “just following orders” mentality that they seem to just gloss over the issue with.”. Making things far worse for Benchmade, however, was an investigation into their political activities. Kurt Schrader has a decent record on guns. bought some benchmade in the past, now they can go out of business for crapping on their own industry and supporters. I’m still trying to figure out what they bought/attempted to buy with their lobbying efforts. Benchmade’s marketing rep has made claim that they have donated over a million dollars to pro gun rights organizations in the same period that they donated $33K to democratic candidates, I am curious to see if over the next few days any gun rights organizations step forward to acknowledge receiving any of the “over a million” that benchmade has claimed to contributed. If they are not in the legitimate custody of another, they retain the ability to exercise their unalienable individual right to keep and bear arms. They could have easily said “Hey, we like you guys in the PD and wish we could help you out but we disagree with the law (rules, polices). Only donation requests submitted via Benchmade.com will be considered. . I appreciate them talking about how important the Second Amendment is to them. I’ve found plenty of others, so this helps me narrow down my search. What did Benchmade get in return for that money? Messages: 991 Likes Received: 330. Benchmade reached out to Gun Talk and asked to talk with Tom on Sunday's radio show. Already have a serviceable general purpose knife, taking time to consider a major upgrade is not a failing. Except for the Revolving Door section, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License by OpenSecrets.org. However, the sticking point, of you will, against benchmade is their several years of 100% campaign contributions to anti gun democrats. my local gun store has a hard time keeping them in stock due to supply/demand. Pinterest. Benchmade Knife Co organization profile. Wake up The police may have had to destroy the firearms, but Benchmade VOLUNTEERED to let them do so with their equipment. They said some of the guns were donated, yet were going to be destroyed. Sounds like some cops wanted a paid field trip to the Benchmade factory, probably hoping for some free samples. And I don’t buy overpriced knives. A lot of us, self included were outraged to find out about Benchmade supporting antigun political agendas, I myself was ignorant to it until the outrage about assisting police destroy guns. The original episode began when Benchmade's role in helping its local Oregon City Police Department cut up firearms was highlighted on the agency's social media channel. And just FYI I never purchased a single Springfield ever and all of Yeti’s products are over priced. 300 BeaverCreek Road Oregon City, OR 97045. I need it to match my OD green Tavor, or something. Let’s hope not but some law enforcement has given the impression they will enforce any law passed regardless if it is constitutional or not. He, along with Mark Udall, sponsored the federal universal background check bill in the Senate. Good grief man. Thanks for sharing your department’s practices regardless of then or now. Benchmade has made multiple political donations to anti-gun Democrats and has no record of contributing to any Republicans or pro-freedom candidates. Within just a few hours, however, Benchmade was facing accusations of anti-Second Amendment leanings. If you do, you are, by definition, a traitor. I own zero Benchmade products and I guess I will continue to do so. Feb 21, 2019 #24. What part of “shall not be infringed” don’t you understand? Not me, I’ll nevercome to grip with chinese products, including knives. law), then there really isn’t a “have to” involved. it just doesnt look good I have several of their knives. Best value in knifedom. That does affect me, because Oregon voters send people to Washington who hate America and steal my Freedom. Company failed its product and the troops they made millions on supplying the military during almost 20 years of war. According to OpenSecrets.org, Benchmade has been heavily favoring anti-gun Democrats in recent elections. well they wont see customs, and me being me they wont be used in a crime so unless i leave them lying around when the cops come to inspect firearms they wont know…. There should be a mandatory hanging for hacking up a 2ndamendment tool that could be utilized to protect this country and its citizens! As for the guns in question why couldn’t those guns be transferred to a local FFL and sold to someone that could legally own them. JMAC , check out knifecenter. Actually yes for the most part I do. Like I said not buying from Benchmade again isn’t much of a problem for me. Sooooo what you’re saying Strych9 is you support gun control???? I am sure firearms are destroyed by police departments every day without being publicized or made a spectacle to show off for the anti 2A crowd. that stepped on their (well you know) and shat where they eat. It’s ok for some to support whatever they want even liberal democrats regardless if they might support the 2A. https://www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives. Benchmade is just as bad as Dick’s. they should have said no. If you want to go more high end and better premium materials, TOPS, or Bradford Guardian 3/3.5/4. So Benchmade wasn’t taking a stand against the Second Amendment by aiding the local police department in destroying the guns. All you will get is a school yard cry baby response because you noticed an outward appearance that led you to an opinion. I also like CRK and Sog so I will buy them in the future. I don’t have any benchmade knives and never will. Making things far worse for Benchmade, however, was an investigation into their political activities. The chose to, and that’s the problem. I saw that in the forums. ADS Ventures is a subsidiary of Advanced Drainage System, Inc. of Hilliard Ohio (suburb of Cbus). The social media outcry was swift, and it grew as … Oregon City Police requested the use of specialty equipment within the Benchmade facility to follow these requirements, and as a supporting partner of our local police force, we obliged the request. Yeah, benchmade shit the bed on this one. If u have a car and someone chops it in half…do u have a working car>? I like them all and would take any of them over this junk Contego Benchmade sold me. And before someone loses it and thinks I’m a snobby rich dude for spending that kind of money, I saved for a while to buy it, and it’s well worth the entry price. We are able to consider one request per organization in 12-month period. Bear and Sons make better Butterfly knives , and Boker better Automatics. As a knife collector this is disturbing information. Yes. 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