Oregon City, OR – -(AmmoLand.com)- It is with great sadness we share that Les de Asis passed away earlier today.
No words can properly express the sadness of our loss. Benchmade has lost our founder, friend, and visionary who built one of the greatest knife brands in the world.
My father loved all customers, employees, friends, and the storied list of knife makers who influenced him and the world of knives since his humble beginnings in the 70’s. He was especially passionate and proud of the knife and shooting sports industries and always hoped they would thrive well beyond his years.
His personality and character extended far beyond business, creating fun friendships and relationships that brought him tremendous joy day after day. He always cherished interactions with people from all walks of life; from folks in law enforcement and military to those who love hunting and fishing, and also those who simply like to “smoke cigars, bullshit and eat good food” – in his own words!
The values, culture, and essence of our brand are all thanks to his lifelong pursuit of making great knives even better, and providing users with products they can depend on every day, no matter the circumstance.
~ Jon deAsis
About Benchmade Knife Company
For more than two decades, Benchmade Knife Company has been committed to exceeding the expectations of elite users around the world through manufacturing a broad range of products that offer superior quality and performance, built to meet the specific needs of a wide and loyal customer base. In addition, all Benchmade products are covered by the company’s LifeSharp service and limited lifetime warranty.
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Who cares? Will never buy another Benchmade knife ,ever. How can a knife maker be anti-gun, but he was.
With respect to the family, whom I don’t know, sorry but Zero F’s Given. Benchmade and its founder have a long history as a Tory company, supporting antigun politicians, mainly Demorats, and the efforts of law enforcement to seize and destroy guns. I’ll NEVER buy a Benchmade knife if my life depended on it and I hope they go out of business. Lots of other knife companies out there that understand that knife rights are inextricably linked to gun rights, know that there is a huge overlap between gun buyers and knife buyers, and that dumping on our 2A rights… Read more »
@wjd, No need to apologize. You can delete your comments. Go to the space between the article and the comments. Click on the “upper body and wheel” symbol. When you put your curser on that little gray symbol, it will say “My setting s and content”. When you click on the symbol, it will show you all your comments and have a red trashcan to the far right. Click on the trash can.
I notice Yack-up could not resist inserting a filthy comment.
Oh well. One less antigunner trying to take my RIGHTS from me. People need to realize how evil it is to take away someones rights. What would you say if this guy promoted human trafficking, what would you say if he worked to restrict religion, or freedom of speech?
People need to realize that people who actively work to take away our RIGHT to defend ourselves are evil and deserve no respect.
Bali-song became Pacific Cutlery became Benchmade. I hope Mr. de Asis rests in peace and that his company is taken over by a more gun friendly management.
May the Lord cause His face to shine upon you, And may He grant you rest and peace eternal in His Presence.”
Shouldn’t we change your name to 437..?anything over 300 dollars is a felony