We know how important it is for your knife to feel like yours, whether you're building a collection or customizing a gift, details like handle materials, bolsters, or thumb studs can make all the difference. We genuinely appreciate the passion our customers bring to their Benchmade knives, and we want to be transparent about what’s possible.
For Custom Knives
If your knife was originally built using our Custom Knife Builder, we may be able to help you update or modify it with other components from that same program. For example, you may be able to:
- Swap a bolster for another style or finish
- Change to a different handle material
- Replace colored accents like spacers or thumb studs
All of this work must be done in-house at our factory to ensure proper fit, finish, and performance. If you're interested in making changes to your custom knife, please submit a Warranty & LifeSharp request and clearly note what you’d like to do. Our team will assess compatibility and provide a quote before proceeding.
For Standard (Stock) Model Knives
For our regular production models, we do not offer individual parts for sale or substitution (e.g., carbon fiber handles, black bolsters, different blade steel). We know this can be disappointing, and we want to share why:
Our knives are designed, tested, and assembled as complete systems.
Swapping parts between models may seem simple, but even small changes can impact function, safety, or long-term durability.
This policy helps us:
- Preserve the integrity of each design and its performance under our warranty standards
- Avoid creating configurations we’ve never tested or approved
- Prevent confusion around what is and isn’t a genuine Benchmade model
We’ve built our reputation around quality and consistency, and we want to make sure that any Benchmade knife in your hand performs exactly as intended.
What Are My Options?
If personalization is important to you, our Custom Knife Builder is the best way to get exactly what you want, right down to the materials and hardware. You can also browse our product line for models that feature different colorways, steels, or finishes to suit your preferences.
Still have questions? We're here to help. Contact us at info@benchmade.com or call us at 1-833-557-2526. We’re always happy to walk you through what’s possible.