When Benchmade’s 2025 catalog dropped at the beginning of the year, one of the most intriguing entries was for a modern flipper knife.

With an EDC form factor that belies its backcountry bona fides, it’s the kind of blade few brands dare to make.

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The Benchmade Bugout EDC knife’s impact on the larger knifemaking industry cannot be understated. Like the Griptilian before it, it’s widely considered one of the knives by which all others are judged ...

It’s rare to find a knife that is durable enough for camp cooking and refined enough to earn a spot in your kitchen at home. Benchmade’s Station Knife is just that – a thoughtfully-designed, versatile ...