It began with a single balisong, and then it became Bali-Song, Inc., then Pacific Cutlery Corp., and then... Benchmade. What Les de Asis and his family built has never stopped growing, and beginning today, as we celebrate National Manufacturing Day, we're ready to start telling our story. Over the next several months, we'll be dropping these short stories to give you a look into Benchmade history, and there may a be surprise or two in store. Make sure you're following us with notifications turne