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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:27:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Pressure your local gun store that carries knives, to discontinue carrying them.
Write letters to the larger chains that carry them. Or talk to store managers. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:27:49 PM EDT
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They are toast.
You get only one shot at standing the CEO up and trying to fix it. That was horrible. They better hire a GOOD crisis communication firm fast if they hope to have any value left when they are liquidated. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:27:56 PM EDT
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Listen carefully starting at 1:00. Listen literally. "Were in the same, same situation we wanna make sure we're free to carry and own and operate and use those things that make those things that make our lives better, more enjoyable and secure." Notice how he was very careful to avoid saying anything about firearms in that statement. He may as well been talking about basketballs. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:28:03 PM EDT
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Also tells galore when saying they support the 2nd. Nervous blinking etc. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:28:55 PM EDT
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This whole thing seems to keep getting worse.
Originally it was like ok, now I just won't buy more. Now it's like I don't really want the ones I've got... |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:29:54 PM EDT
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That goes for Corp. speak in OR.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:30:05 PM EDT
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Super disapointed in Benchmade. This bums me out. I've carried a BM for years.
I love the Axis Lock. Also love assisted opening. I figure I will order either a ZT 0350, or a Spyderco Manix 2 in the morning... going to sleep on it. Hopefully neither one of them will come out as a company run by asswipes overnight. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:30:32 PM EDT
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Ka-Bar.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:31:18 PM EDT
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That was weak
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:32:00 PM EDT
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I would love to see their sales numbers for the past 24 hours.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:32:24 PM EDT
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Really, that was his response ?
What about, ' we have been caught supporting anti 2A groups and politicians and will now only support groups/politicians who strongly support 2A'. Did not hear any of that, just we are a good company, blah, blah. Well, since he is the founder and CEO I suspect he knows where every donation went and approved them all. So, it stands to reason he is one of them. I do not know and can not sit in judgement but on the surface his actions speak volumes above his words. I agree they make fine knives so let the anti's buy them. Rant off, for now.... |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:33:14 PM EDT
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Love how that motherfucker blinks like 20 thousand times while saying he supports 2A. Yeah, SURE you do buddy. Try another take or two and really sell it this time.
Fuck him and his his commie company. I'll never give them another dollar. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:33:57 PM EDT
[#13]
Weak sauce.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:34:14 PM EDT
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They all have a "statement " after they screw up.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:34:51 PM EDT
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I don’t think he gets another shot at this, but he needs to take another shot at it. That was terrible.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:35:11 PM EDT
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snip Fuck them. Start a line in your factory that makes 80% lowers that say Fuck Every Democrat and sell them for $1. Then you MIGHT be forgiven. 
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:36:35 PM EDT
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I have a shit ton of benchmades, but no more. Plenty of other quality brands to buy.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:37:41 PM EDT
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Too late, asshole..
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:37:47 PM EDT
[#19]
Jibbering liar.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:38:09 PM EDT
[#20]
That was a weak ass statement from the founder, owner, and President of a company that could seriously be on the brink of failure.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:38:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Not very impressive. Isn't excessive eye blinking a sign that you are lying?
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:38:15 PM EDT
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Honestly, I doubt their stance will make a dent in their sales.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:38:23 PM EDT
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First thing I noticed... Is that POW blink code?
ETA: I see I was not alone in that observation. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:39:00 PM EDT
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I'm not going to throw my benchmade's away but I am not going to buy another one either. I've carried a Griptillian for nearly 20 years. The muscle memory is awfully strong at this point. When this one dies, I hope I can find a similar replacement from a company that doesn't hate the 2A. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:39:33 PM EDT
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It is a privately held company. No stock. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That was a statement for investors, not customers. They may provide capital for new equipment, facilities, etc. and expect a return on thier monies provided. Angel investors with tech startups also come to mind. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:39:36 PM EDT
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I really don't care about them helping the police cut up crime or buy back guns, that is meaningless and not really political. Giving money to Democrats, especially out of state Democrats, is pretty damn bad though. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:40:06 PM EDT
[#27]
BLah blah blah,fuck off.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:40:13 PM EDT
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I think he’s telling us with his blinks that he’s being held hostage.
Does anybody know Morse code????!!! |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:40:34 PM EDT
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Hmmmm. Didn’t say anything about donating money to anti gun democrats. I'll buy that they're doing a favor for the local PD, but the gun-grabber donations isn't going to fly. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:40:37 PM EDT
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Honestly, I doubt their stance will make a dent in their sales.
Anybody that watched that video knows that guy is freaking out because he has been exposed. He is caught between his politics and his wallet and at this point his wallet is going to lose. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:41:15 PM EDT
[#31]
Dollar Tree Benchmade knives
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:41:54 PM EDT
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Honestly, .
Anybody that watched that video knows that guy is freaking out. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Honestly, I doubt their stance will make a dent in their sales. .
Anybody that watched that video knows that guy is freaking out. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:42:03 PM EDT
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That was lame. 
He just made it worse. And that's why he did it. Nothing left to lose. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:42:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Honestly,
Anybody that watched that video knows that guy is freaking out because he has been exposed. He is caught between his politics and his wallet and at this point his wallet is going to lose. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:42:25 PM EDT
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snip Fuck them. Start a line in your factory that makes 80% lowers that say Fuck Every Democrat and sell them for $1. Then you MIGHT be forgiven. 
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:42:32 PM EDT
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Also tells galore when saying they support the 2nd. Nervous blinking etc. That was the worst sorry not sorry ever. No one ever said you didn't make a good product, or that you didn't invest in R&D, or any of that other shit you said, Les. You support the policy of OCPD (NOT Oregon state law) of destroying guns and donate money to anti-gun politicians. Stop making this about something else. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:44:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:44:31 PM EDT
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Meaningless? Those all could have been sold to local gun shops creating revenue for the department while also providing a cheap method of self defense for someone who otherwise couldn't afford it. In AZ departments are required by law to sell any confiscated firearms to local gun shops, of course after determining there is no legal current owner to return it to first. If it has no meaning they wouldn't have taken video to post online, less guns is actually incredibly meaningful just ask people like Hitler, Stalin, Mao, etc... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I really don't care about them helping the police cut up crime or buy back guns, that is meaningless and not really political. Giving money to Democrats, especially out of state Democrats, is pretty damn bad though. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:44:37 PM EDT
[#39]
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Pressure your local gun store that carries knives, to discontinue carrying them. Write letters to the larger chains that carry them. Or talk to store managers. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:45:41 PM EDT
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Honestly, I doubt their stance will make a dent in their sales. If their retailers see a drop in sales, even a minor drop, other brands will move in. If motivated, 2A retailers switch brands, that can really cause waves. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:45:48 PM EDT
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Nice job disabling the comments you jack ass.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:48:40 PM EDT
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That's the weakest statement I've ever heard Good neighbor/community member my ass. You got caught and now you're crawfishing worse than one about to go in the boil. I hope he chokes on the next gun he cuts up. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:48:45 PM EDT
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Weak statement not stepping on anyone’s toes, but perfectly fine stepping on freedom.
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:48:58 PM EDT
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Screw that company
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:49:00 PM EDT
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Nobody has done a video cutting up or shooting a benchmade knife yet? I only own 1 and I can't find it yet.
Maybe we can all pitch in and buy it and move it to a free state. He'll let's start milling AR's on their former machines with their former name on them. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:49:12 PM EDT
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Saw that too. Watched again, he blinks a lot throughout though it was kicked up a notch during that little clip about 2A That was the worst sorry not sorry ever. No one ever said you didn't make a good product, or that you didn't invest in R&D, or any of that other shit you said, Les. You support the policy of OCPD (NOT Oregon state law) of destroying guns and donate money to anti-gun politicians. Stop making this about something else. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Also tells galore when saying they support the 2nd. Nervous blinking etc. That was the worst sorry not sorry ever. No one ever said you didn't make a good product, or that you didn't invest in R&D, or any of that other shit you said, Les. You support the policy of OCPD (NOT Oregon state law) of destroying guns and donate money to anti-gun politicians. Stop making this about something else. Unfortunately he, and his employees will now likely see a sharp cut into their sales. Just say'n, he made his bed now lose sleep in it. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:49:17 PM EDT
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I think Benchmade's goose has seen its last bedroom set.
Kharn |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:49:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Meh, some of you act as though cutting up a gun is cutting up the 2nd amendment. I just don't care that they cut up crime guns or guns stupid people gave them to cut up, yea it would be nice if they sold them but most are junk anyway. It is not like this is some Australian style confiscation effort and guns are being piled up and destroyed. I find their political donations much more egregious since those are actually efforts to go after my guns or your guns. NOT that hard to put together.... |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:50:23 PM EDT
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I think it will. Benchmade really isn't that big of a company. If their retailers see a drop in sales, even a minor drop, other brands will move in. If motivated, 2A retailers switch brands, that can really cause waves. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Honestly, I doubt their stance will make a dent in their sales. If their retailers see a drop in sales, even a minor drop, other brands will move in. If motivated, 2A retailers switch brands, that can really cause waves. Their dealer agreement terms suck dick and their sales reps are worthless . We dropped them a few years back , bit still have a handful still in stock. |
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Posted: 2/22/2019 11:50:50 PM EDT
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Fuck Benchmade
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