how do i know if this is real bench made??
1047929
I don't know how to validate that but if you are not sure you could contact the manufacturer and ask them. All I know is that the one I got is one tough tool. It was very sharp out of the box and it is my EDC pocket knife.
1047930
Best way to tell before buying is the price, If your buying a $250 benchmade for $100 it is likely a fake. When you buy the knife check the outside of the box the knife came in (not the shipping box but the blue/black/gold benchmade box. If its legit it will have a barcode on one of the sides. This is from the factory in Oregon. Hope this helped
1047931
It's being sold by a marketplace dealer, but the stock is being stored and shipped by Amazon. I've bought plenty of high-end knives through Amazon, and never had a problem. The specs are all correct, the model numbers are right, and the price is about where you'd expect; I purchased mine through Amazon.ca, but I'd have no concerns about buying it here. In the slight chance there is a problem, you can always send it back for a full refund.
1047932
Go to the Benchmade website and scroll to the bottom of the page to find their Dealer Locator link. Do a keyword search for the dealer listed on the amazon product page. If the dealer is on the list, its a Benchmade.
861328
Mine is vinyl. They also have a leather version if you search the same supplier. Their leather bench has "genuine leather" on the description
39483
Quality of the faux leather is very good. I am very happy with the product. I am not really sure about the wileight limit but the bench is very solid.
1325735
The box states "genuine leather". It doesn't smell like "vegan leather" (which is really just polyurethane over a polyester base) so it probably is real leather, for the most part.
24638
I believe it's real wood. If it's pressed wood, then they've fooled me because the tables are nice and very sturdy.
1586059
It's real. One way to always know is if it is shipped and sold through amazon it's legit. If it's sold by a another company that's when you really want to question it.
238434
I am not sure, I just looked at my bench, i think it is leather, but cannot tell for sure. it smells like leather at least.
861329
The bench I bought is well-padded leatherette. The cost of my new bench was 104.99 plus shipping, previously listed as 399.99. It is very nice looking and comfortable. It looks like leather...the only way I could be sure to answer your question was by looking back at the details of my order. There is some graining on the leatherette to give the appearance of leather. Hope this helps.
1195773
The one in the pic is, but that doesn't mean the one they sell you is going to be. But when you get it you will be able to tell. Cuz you can go on YouTube and there are a lot of videos that show you and talk about fakes. And if you get it and it is fake. Amazon has the best customer service of any store I've ever shopped with. So I'm sure they would make it right with you.
1327868
I don't think the one we bought is fake. It's sturdy and it was exactly what my daughter wanted.
1339477
Yes, it is made from solid wood, though is a cheap wood. For the price I really do like the bench. My husband weighs about 220# and it is solid enough to hold him.
529429
In the picture, it looks the same. Without actually seeing and touching it, there is no way to tell. I'd get it and look at the quality of the welded joints before you assemble it. If they look sloppy, send it back. This isn't a gym-quality piece of equipment and I'd limit its use to those under 6' tall and less than 225 lbs.
907421
No its real and it is clearly made in the USA. I own one from the original batch they made back in the 90s and this new one i bought is exactly the same even the markings . the handle is updates from my old one that has wood scales . And the sheath is leather though not quite built as well it is stained black and my original was stained brown . The leather is not as thick and the sheath is stacked leather and was not folded like the original . the sheath was most likely not made here like my old one was. However for the money it is worth every penny. I bought this new one as a copy of my original to hand to my son to use on his Outdoor adventures. No its real and it is clearly made in the USA. I own one from the original batch they made back in the 90s and this new one i bought is exactly the same even the markings . the handle is updates from my old one that has wood scales . And the sheath is leather though not quite built as well it is stained black and my original was stained brown . The leather is not as thick and the sheath is stacked leather and was not folded like the original . the sheath was most likely not made here like my old one was. However for the money it is worth every penny. I bought this new one as a copy of my... » Read More No its real and it is clearly made in the USA. I own one from the original batch they made back in the 90s and this new one i bought is exactly the same even the markings . the handle is updates from my old one that has wood scales . And the sheath is leather though not quite built as well it is stained black and my original was stained brown . The leather is not as thick and the sheath is stacked leather and was not folded like the original . the sheath was most likely not made here like my old one was. However for the money it is worth every penny. I bought this new one as a copy of my original to hand to my son to use on his Outdoor adventures. « Show Less
572642
This is a beautiful well made bench. The wood of the bench is soft and so is the finish. It encourages an antique like patina rather than being cheap looking. To answer your question, enjoy the bench indoors, ONLY.
931218
the Authentic one have a big G in the back of it. If it doesn't have a G then it a knock off or not real
142992
I just bought one and it was 100% authentic. I would just make sure that the seller is Amazon and not some other company.
640367
It's legit. The legs are stiff and can hold the stated weight. Build quality is high as compared to the knockoffs.