Published October 8, 2026

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Benchmade has never been a company that chases trends. Instead, the Oregon City, Oregon-based premium knife maker tends to refine proven platforms, introduce better materials and, occasionally, surprise enthusiasts with a completely new idea.

That’s how the first three quarters of 2026 have played out. We’ve seen the brand celebrate its link to space exploration with a special-edition Triage honoring NASA’s Artemis II mission, reinvent its most iconic EDC knife with the ultra-slim Bugout Vapyr, team up with Abel Reels, Kith, Seager and more.

Nine months in, we’re revisiting the most notable Benchmade releases we’ve covered so far in 2026. We’ll continue updating this running report card as new knives arrive, but these are the launches that have defined the brand’s year-to-date.