Benchmade knives, made in Oregon USA, are very high performance cutting tools made from the finest materials the world has to offer. Always keep your new knife sharp. A dull knife requires much more force to use and is, potentially, much more dangerous to use than a sharp one. Keep the locking areas of your knife clean, as an accumulation of dirt or debris could adversely affect the locking mechanism. Lightly lube the pivot of the blade periodically to keep it operating smoothly. Never use your new knife as a screwdriver, pry bar, chisel, or punch. Never throw your knife, it was not designed for that purpose.