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Shepherds of Helmand Wins Platinum Sponsors Award
GI Film Festival presents high honors to powerful documentary.

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)-  Benchmade is proud to announce that the documentary film Shepherds of Helmand won the Platinum Sponsors Award at the GI Film Festival. The Platinum Sponsors Award is presented by the Military Channel.

“It is such an honor to be chosen out of several other influential films at the festival,” says Gary Mortensen, Director of Shepherds of Helmand. “It is truly rewarding to share the story of these brave soldiers and their sacrifices for our country.”

Shepherds of Helmand

The Shepherds of Helmand tells the story of 17 Oregon National Guard soldiers deployed to Afghanistan to train a battalion of the Afghan National Army in 2008.

The film depicts their mission to conduct counter narcotics patrols in the deadly Helmand Province, a region notorious not only for its opium production but as a Taliban stronghold. Shepherds of Helmand is the true story of one of the most decorated units in Oregon National Guard history.

“We were very proud to support the making of the film and are thrilled to see all of awards and accolades” says Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning. “Gary did a phenomenal job of pulling the material together and sharing the story of these true American heroes.”

The GI Film Festival (GIFF) is a 501 c(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military experience in and out of the arena of war. The GI Film Festival is the first film festival in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the service member through the medium of film. This year’s event took place May 9th through 15th in Washington, DC. For more information on the GI Film Festival and other films, please visit: http://gifilmfestival.com.

In addition to the GI Film Festival, the Shepherds of Helmand has also been an official selection of the Riverside Film Festival, Capital City Film Festival, Sunscreen Film Festival, and was picked Best Documentary of the Queens World Film Festival.

To purchase a copy of the DVD of Shepherds of Helmand, please visit www.benchmade.com/.

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Benchmade 915 Triage Nominated for Knife of the Year
Benchmade included among the top three in Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Award.

Benchmade Knives

OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- OREGON CITY, Ore. --(Ammoland.com)- The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence has selected the 915 Triage as a finalist in the Knife of the Year Category.

The 915 Triage is a new product for 2011 from Benchmade.

The new Benchmade 915 Triage is the perfect utility tool, featuring a folding knife, a safety hook and a glass breaker for additional safety.

Benchmade 915 Triage Knife

The AXIS locking mechanism and modified sheepsfoot blade style is a great cutting tool for numerous applications. Built with N680 highly corrosion and water resistant steel and ambidextrous thumb-stud openers, the 915 Triage is an easy-to-use tool.

The textured G10 handle is available in orange or black and provides excellent grip and feel.

Whether you’re using this knife in the outdoors or in an emergency situation, the 915 Triage is the dynamic tool to rely on. This USA-made product is designed and built for the individual who appreciates the difference that a high-quality cutting tool can make.

“We are thrilled to be selected as one of the top three knives in our industry,” said Rob Morrison, Benchmade’s Director of Marketing.

The 20th Anniversary Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Awards will be announced Friday evening July 22, at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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