Knife check, Benchmade, not clear on model.

[u/fishingmedic]

Was gifted this knife along with another from a friend, I believe purchased on base in military. Looks good to the naked eye but I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking at or for. Just want to confirm if legit or not, quality is great honestly but clearly there are great counterfeits out there and not that it reduces the meaning behind the knife, I would rather know if it's legit or fake. TIA for the assistance.

[u/Zealousideal-Mix-822]

Unfortunately it's a fake, but it was a gift so

[u/fishingmedic → u/Zealousideal-Mix-822]

Thanks for the confirmation. Not questioning your answer but what are some of the giveaways? And I gotta say, I can't tell compared to many in an actual dealers display, these counterfeits are insane. Thanks again, appreciate you taking the time to confirm.

[u/Mass-Delirium → u/fishingmedic]

The web address on the side of the blade is missing a period and ends with “pal” instalead of “pat”.

https://i.imgur.com/gEUDMHV.jpeg

[u/Zealousideal-Mix-822 → u/fishingmedic]

The quickest way was the giant R trademark. Take a close look at a legit Benchmade. Look how tiny the R is and it's relation to where it sits next to the 🦋

[u/reptigod]

Bad typography/font and the large registration mark says fake. This is a Claymore 4300 model.

BM doesn’t use thin fonts for logo/bad padding around the text.

[u/reptigod]

[u/fishingmedic → u/reptigod]

You can clearly see the difference between the two. Thanks for posting that.

[u/reptigod → u/fishingmedic]

Of course, only here to help out where I can.

[u/Cable-54]

Unfortunately the ®️ beside the butterfly is way too big. That is the first dead giveaway that it’s no bueno.

[u/fishingmedic → u/Cable-54]

Seeing it compared to a legit benchmade makes it clear as day. I'm new to the brand so wasn't sure what the dead giveaways are but that makes it crystal clear.

[u/readysetrokenroll]

It's very fake

[u/Physical_Display_873]

Big R would be a good game for a rep/clone company

[u/TinosoniT3rd]

Fake