The Benchmade Bali-Song Model 51 has a premium D2 tool steel blade; black G10 handles with anodized titanium liners; and a titanium carry-clip. In addition, the knife features ...

Both feature Richlite handle scales (dubbed Redstone and Blue Canyon), Benchmade’s rapid-release AXIS Assist opening mechanism and a 3.6-inch CPM-S30V stainless steel drop-point blade.

Not unlike Gerber’s new 85th Anniversary Chef Knife, the 4.38-ounce Laro counts its blade steel as its standout feature.. Like many knives, the Laro proudly advertises its steel right on its blade.

Casual Benchmade adherents may know that the brand was founded by Les de Asis, an unemployed California craftsman, in 1979. But perhaps only superfans know that the brand’s original name was, believe ...

The Beginning of the Benchmade Knife Co. The Benchmade story started in the late 1970’s, when company founder Les de Asis developed a new version of a Bali-Song knife in a machine shop.