Question 1

Are you an authorized seller, will benchmade honor the lifetime guarantee?

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I've never once had Benchmade all me for a receipt when sending in a knife for service...not once. They simply verify that the knife is legit and not a clone and then fix whatever is wrong, and then return your knife to you. I've sent in probably 30 over the years, and they've never asked for my receipt to proceed I bought it from a authorized reseller. They realize that people sell these so much on the secondary market, that it would be impossible to have a receipt for every single one-plus who saves a receipt from 5-10 years ago? Nobody. They just fix them, or offer you credit for another model if the one you send in can't be fixed and is out of production.

Question 2

Anyone know if the bug out pocket clip is compatible with the 940?

Accepted Answer

It Is

Question 3

How do I know that this is not a clone aka a fake?

Accepted Answer

Fakes/clones/replicas/knockoffs, whatever you want to call them are sold by three major vendors: AliExpress, DHgate and Wish.
The knives are manufactured by a small group of craftsman representing an estimated 10-20 major online customer facing storefronts in Shenzhen, China. These stores are shielded by China's 'give zero f@#$ks' attitude related to copyright law, fair use and international patent laws. 
I've seen clones of a Benchmade 940 and the new Benchmade 9400 Auto.
The quality in materials is indistinguishable, even the D2 and S30v steel hardness was true to the originals on the ones I examined. After a side-by-side comparison with my genuine 940 the small discrepancies start crawling out of the woodwork. Examples: The blade not seating low enough in the closed position, pocket clip 2cm shorter than original, laser engravings are slightly askew.
They are getting better all the time and becoming harder to spot, especially now that the clone shops are dialing in their authentic looking packaging.
For a price comparison:
Chinese 9400Bk $30, free shipping.
USA 9400Bk $270, shipping varies.

535's clones start around $20, but come in many limited editions with anodized titanium parts, jade/G10/carbon fiber and even titanium scales.

Question 4

Is this a legal knife to carry in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes

ASIN	B07452LTBD
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#59,427 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #63 in Camping Folding Knives
Blade Edge	Convex
Blade Length	3.24 Inches
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Blade Shape	Drop Point
Blade Type	Drop Point
Brand Name	Benchmade
Color	Flat dark earth and blue
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Package Type	Flat Free Package (FFP)
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,460)
Global Trade Identification Number	00610953150112
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Plastic
Included Components	Knife
Is Product Cordless	Yes
Item Length	7.46 Inches
Item Shape	Round
Item Type Name	Benchmade Bugout 535 Knife, Droppoint
Item Weight	1.85 Ounces
Manufacturer	Benchmade
Model Name	Bugout
Model Number	535
Number of Items	1
Part Number	535
Power Source	Manual
Product Care Instructions	Clean and oil blade and mechanism regularly
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor Activities, Daily Wear
Reusability	Reusable
Size	3 بوصة
Special Features	Lightweight, Foldable, Reversible, AXIS Lock Mechanism, Textured Crater Blue Grivory Handle
Style	Bugout
Theme	Sport
UPC	610953150112
Unit Count	1 Count

Bugout 535 EDC Manual Open Folding Knife, Drop Point Blade, Plain Edge, Satin Finish, Blue Grivory Handle, Made in USA, Grivory Handle/Benchmade Blue/Plain Edge/Satin Finish

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