Would you believe...Benchmade Knives started like this? Media

Discover the incredible origins of Benchmade, one of the world’s top knife brands. What began in 1979 as Balisong, a small workshop with secondhand tools, grew into a powerhouse of precision craftsmanship. Founder Les De Asis introduced the iconic Balisong 68, which won Blade Magazine’s Knife of the Year, setting the stage for the brand’s evolution into Pacific Cutlery and, finally, Benchmade in 1988. Whether you're into balisongs, automatic knives, or high-performance blades, this story is proof that innovation starts with passion. Subscribe now for more surprising knife history!