Benchmade Crooked River authenticity

in_sympathy · **on:** February 14, 2021, 10:57:31 PM

Hi guys

I’m totally new to Benchmade.
A local guy here in Ukraine sells a used Crooked River for around 160$. I need your advise on the knife’s authenticity since there are so many indistinguishable copies of it circulating around

nate j · **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2021, 12:54:56 AM

I'm hesitant to offer an opinion, especially without being able to handle the knife, as there are some very convincing fake Benchmade knives out there.

I am, however, happy to post some pics of my Benchmade Crooked River for comparison. It was purchased brand new from a reputable dealer, and I have no reason to doubt its authenticity.

nate j · **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2021, 12:55:30 AM

A few more...

in_sympathy · **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2021, 07:03:43 AM

Oh, many thanks, this helps a lot as well - at least I see that the orange spacer seems to look the same

in_sympathy · **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2021, 12:44:59 PM

Decided not to buy it because of many reports of either the scales crack or the locking mechanism spring breaks. If I’m into buying a premium knife - I want it to last at least a lifetime and preferably could be passed to the next generation

I guess I’ll just get a custom Buck 110 in S30V with a drop point blade - way cheaper and will surely last.

Anyway many thanks for your help and suggestions

nate j · **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2021, 05:11:08 PM

I had heard several reports of the stabilized wood scales cracking, which was one of the reasons I opted for the G10 scales. I hadn't heard of any issues with the locking mechanism spring breaking; if it does, I'll send it to Benchmade for warranty work.

You won't go wrong with the Buck 110 in S30V though. I have a Buck 110 Pro and a 110 Slim Pro, and Buck's S30V is good stuff!