About Me

My interest in making knives started pretty early in life. By age 13, I had a subscription to several of the knife magazines available at that time and dreamed of someday creating my own knives. At 18, I learned that a friends' father created knives in his spare time and I attempted to learn as much about knifemaking as I could before I joined the Air Force in 1992. Seven years later, at the urging of a fellow knife enthusiast, I began making knives.

Currently, I live in Cheyenne, Wyoming with my wonderful girlfriend and two children. In addition to knifemaking, I also enjoy riding motorcycles and making jewelry from pattern-welded materials.

I would like to say ‘thanks' to the knife community as a whole. Without the support, fraternity and encouragement from many of you I wouldn't be where I am today, if I were involved in knifemaking at all.

My Knives

After the purchase of some basic tools, I began making knives by the stock removal method in 1999. Initially, I had no desire to create knives by forging, but I always enjoyed the look and feel of pattern-welded steel and wanted to incorporate damascus in my knives. So, with the help of Steve Rollert, I began making damascus in 2001. I immediately realized that stock removing a damascus billet was extremely wasteful and decided to begin forging my billets to shape. I have enjoyed forging ever since, though I still employ both methods.

My knives are completed entirely by me, to include heat-treating, unless otherwise noted.  I flat grind the majority of my blades and prefer natural materials such as figured wood, stag, oosic, sea cow bone, elephant ivory, or mammoth ivory for the handles. I enjoy making a wide range of styles, though I have a particular affinity for San Francisco style bowies. Currently, I use D-2 (working) and ATS-34 (presentation) for stock removed knives, 1084 for forged knives and 1084/15N20 for damascus. I place a great deal of emphasis on fit and finish. All blades, with the exception of damascus, are hand-rubbed to a high finish and the handles and furniture are polished by hand.

I use two different, but similar, marks to identify my knives. I etch the mark “ B. C. Bennett ” in script on stock removed blades. On forged and damascus blades, I stamp “ Bennett ” using the same style of script.

Due to the limited number of knives I am completing annually, I am not currently accepting orders. Please check Available Knives for current availability.

My Guarantee

I guarantee my knives against defects in workmanship and material (not including natural materials) for as long as I am physically able to repair or replace them. This guarantee does not include obvious abuse perpetrated by the owner. I reserve the right to make the final determination in cases of abuse.

I offer an unconditional three-day return policy for knives sold sight unseen. If, after receiving your knife, you are not completely satisfied for any reason, you may contact me to convey your intention to return the knife. I will issue a full refund, however, the knife must be in unused condition.

I am not responsible for mishaps caused by misuse or illegal acts perpetrated with my knives.

Professional Memberships

American Bladesmith Society
Montana Knifemakers Association
Professional Knifemakers Association