Beyond The Bench

It's Not Just Hat...
  • In the Wild
  • Profiles

It's Not Just Hat...

For those of us in the Benchmade family, that logo is a source of pride, and when we catch someone wearing one of our hats, whether it’s in a grocery...

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Kelp-Fried Lingcod with Smoked Kelp Remoulade
  • Recipes

Kelp-Fried Lingcod with Smoked Kelp Remoulade

On the West Coast of Vancouver Island, recreational fishermen use a variety of techniques to catch lingcod, each tailored to the unique conditions of the region's waters. Lingcod, or ling...

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Crab and Clam Strozzapreti
  • Recipes

Crab and Clam Strozzapreti

Inspiration for this dish comes from the bounty of shellfish and crabs that can be harvested on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Here, clams are carefully gathered by hand...

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Deep Dive: The Water Collection
  • Technology

Deep Dive: The Water Collection

Those who hunt also fish. This isn't a rule, of course, but the Venn diagram between hunters and anglers overlaps quite a bit. The success of our HUNT Series showed...

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Trusted by Experts: Captain Brody Pigeau
  • In the Wild
  • Water

Trusted by Experts: Captain Brody Pigeau

Guiding in Tofino, British Columbia, a connection to the sea is inevitable, and for Captain Brody Pigeau, sharing that connection and the passion fishing with others is the ultimate thrill.

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Trusted By Experts: Keani Taketa
  • Profiles
  • Water

Trusted By Experts: Keani Taketa

Water is life for Keani Taketa. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and taught to fly fish by her father, their trips to Montana and Idaho were foundational to her chosen profession...

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