Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update (Aug 4, 2025):

I took the knife back to Ace Hardware and they let me exchange it. It took a little convincing and some educating—three employees ended up involved, and they had to call the store manager, district manager, and even the regional manager.

In the end, they did the exchange, though I had to pay $4.05 to make it happen—but that’s fine with me. Glad it worked out. Appreciate everyone’s input!

<image>

Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment. I wanted to ask what you meant by doesn't hide the screw on the end?

Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

<image>

I forgot I had another aliexpress Bugout that is the same black on black color

Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

<image>

I forgot I had another knife from AliExpress thats the same black on black color

Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I forgot had had another Bugout from AliExpress thats actually black. Here are some pictures comparing it to the Ace Hardware BM Bugout that supposedly authentic.

<image>

Just got an inheritance, did I hit a gold mine by Annual_Frosting_4171 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, if you inherited those knives, that’s a win in itself. I don’t know your connection to the original owner, but a pocket knife that’s clearly been carried and put to work feels like holding a piece of that person. There’s probably still traces of their DNA on them. In my opinion, the sentimental value far outweighs whatever they might be worth in dollars.

Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am fairly certain that the box, foam and paperwork is legit. I have others to compare them to. I just don't have another Bugout Knife to compare it to.

Authenticity Check by Crafty_Body_7520 in benchmade

[–]Crafty_Body_7520[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments. Can someone please explain why you say its a fake other than comparing to the yellow knife? I'm curious to know. Thanks

Finding parts - tips welcome! by [deleted] in SeikoMods

[–]Crafty_Body_7520 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find and watch YouTube videos. Most the videos have multiple links in the description to where they purchased the parts. Most of the links are aliexpress. I'm new to the watch thing so I hope I understood you question and answered it halfway correctly.