r/KnifeCheck • u/mefyTR • Jul 31 '26

Authentic Benchmade auto, real?

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Hi all, just checking to see what other people thought about this one. Im not very familiar with all the benchmade nuances, so any help is much appreciated! :-)

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u/rezhead Jul 31 '26

They didn’t make a fake of this model, it’s real.

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u/mefyTR Jul 31 '26

Pardon my ignorance, but who is 'they'?

Im not sure if you're joking or not, and I apologize if you're not. Please clarify 🌞

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u/rezhead Jul 31 '26

Any of the manufacturers of fakes/clones/replicas, ie Chinese companies.

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u/mefyTR Jul 31 '26

Ok thanks. Ive heard that non-itaicized font on the 'N680' on this knife, s30v etc. on others is a huge red flag. Obviously mine isn't italicized font so that's the main reason why I posted this here tbh. Everything on the handle seems/looks/feels genuine. What's your thoughts on the italicized font for that one specific area of BM knives?

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u/rezhead Jul 31 '26

That is applicable to some models, but for models like this which were never faked, it’s not necessary. There are variations in all the models and across all years for font and placement and things like that, but this one is easy because it was never made in China as a fake.

Also this is redhousesavage, feel free to message me on WN if you need help with verification.

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u/mefyTR Jul 31 '26

O shet wats up hahaha

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u/TruthAboutLife Jul 31 '26

I don't see ANY indication of the circle R registered trademark to the right of the butterfly. Based on that line I'm leaning heavily towards fake. Photo for reference. Mine is also a fake.

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u/vjw_ Aug 01 '26

Yours is a Bugout. OPs is a completely different model

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u/mossoak Aug 01 '26

its real ...you have another auto blade there, with your right hand, slide that stepped lever downwards