Are Benchmade knives illegal?

Benchmade knives are not illegal as a brand. Legality depends on the specific model and the law where you carry, own, buy, or ship it. Most Benchmade manual folders are legal in many places, subject to normal local rules on blade length, concealed carry, schools, airports, and government buildings. Benchmade automatic knives face stricter regulation because switchblade laws and shipping rules still apply in some states and under federal commerce rules. That means one Benchmade model can be legal while another is restricted. The logo does not determine legality. The opening mechanism, blade style, carry method, and local law determine whether a particular Benchmade knife is lawful.