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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Benchmade Launches Inaugural Steel and Smoke Show to Celebrate Father's Day and Introduce a New Era of Cutlery
Benchmade's first ever Steel and Smoke Show fires up on Father's Day with grilling, live music, factory tours, and debut of the Station Knife national campaign OREGON CITY, OR, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 / / -- Benchmade Knife Company proudly announces its first annual Steel and Smoke Show, a flagship event honoring Father's Day and kicking off summer grilling season. Taking place Saturday, June 7, at Benchmade's headquarters in Oregon City, the full-day experience will feature live music, hands-on activities, factory tours, chef demos, and a national spotlight on the brand's new category-defining product—the Father's Day Limited Edition Station Knife. The Steel and Smoke Show is more than a celebration—it's a statement around the only tool you need for grilling this summer, the Station Knife. With a national marketing push, including commercial spots and retailer activations, Benchmade is leading a movement in adventure-driven cutlery, blending premium craftsmanship with the spirit of outdoor cooking. The Station Knife anchors this campaign, setting the standard in a new category of culinary tools built for both chefs and explorers – a space that others are just beginning to explore. Purpose built and field tested by chefs and pitmasters alike, it bridges that gap between professional-grade performance and rugged outdoor utility – perfect for the backyard pitmaster or campsite chef as this tool was made for the grill. 'Steel and Smoke is about more than knives—it's about community, celebration, and redefining what great grilling looks like,' said Jon DeAsis, CEO of Benchmade Knife Company. 'This is a chance to welcome our customers into our world and show them how the Station Knife is not just a gift—it's a tool built for moments that matter.' Benchmade Steel and Smoke Show will run from 11AM–4PM where attendees can enjoy live music from Jordan Sings and Friends From Home, factory tours (11AM–1:30PM, reservation required and linked here ), free Lifesharp service on all Benchmade knives, chef demos featuring barbecue recipes and knife techniques, turf seating, lawn games, and family-friendly activities, local food and drink, including pFriem Family Brewers, retail specials at the Benchmade store (9AM–4PM), including exclusive Father's Day promotions. Benchmade's Steel and Smoke Show also rolls out nationally with a major celebration at Scheels in Meridian, Idaho, and local activations at select Benchmade retail partners (see full list of partners here ) across the U.S.—from Texas and Florida to Michigan and Montana. These events bring grilling, education, and community engagement directly to customers through in-store experiences, special offers, and exclusive access to Benchmade products. Benchmade's partnerships with acclaimed pitmasters like Matt Groark and celebrated chefs like Eduardo Garcia bring authenticity and culinary expertise to the product story. Their passion and craft underscore Benchmade's commitment to making knives that elevate the outdoor cooking experience— with tools that are made for the grill. This is highlighted in Benchmade's national brand campaign, featuring Matt Groark that can be found here. At the center of this campaign is the Father's Day Limited Edition Station Knife, launching June 2 with only 750 units available. Built for culinary performance and adventure durability, it features a CPM154 black DLC Battlewash blade, Monitor Green anodized aluminum handles, and copper detailing, retailing at $500. Each knife comes with a premium branded apron—free with purchase. To further celebrate the occasion, the popular 537GY Bailout will be available at 20% off MSRP from June 2–15 as part of Benchmade's Father's Day sale. For more information or media inquiries, please contact: London Krapff Char 6 Collective +1 432-934-2018 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Car and Driver
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
1971 Ford F-100 Pickup Is Today's Pick on Bring a Trailer
The fifth-generation F-series ran from the 1967 to 1972 model years. This was from the era when the F-series was a real working pickup, long before it became America's favorite means of personal transport. This truck is nicely presented, looking just as it did back in the day. By the end of the 1970s, the Ford F-Series was the best-selling truck in America. A couple of years later, it was the best-selling vehicle, a title it has retained for more than four decades. But lets wind the clock back to the beginning of the 1970s, when the F-Series was just a truck, but a charming one. Bring a Trailer This 1971 F-100 Sport Custom is up for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). It's so square-jawed handsome it could take over the lead role on Yellowstone now that Kevin Costner has bowed out. It's a time capsule in a cowboy hat, what with it's Boxwood Green over Seafoam Green two-tone paint and its steel wheels with hub caps. (Extra points to the seller for resisting the urge to go the restomod route with a lift kit and oversized wheels and tires.) This good ol' Ford was sold new in Oregon City in (you guessed it) Oregon. Situated just south of Portland, Oregon City marks the end of the Oregon Trail, and is filled with folks whose ancestors successfully dodged dysentery and took up forestry and farming. Bring a Trailer A '71 F-100 would have been a lot nicer ride down the Oregon Trail than a Conestoga wagon (lack of gas stations notwithstanding) but it's a pretty basic truck by modern standards. The Sport Custom was a mid-tier grade, with a rubber floor covering and a simple bench seat. This example's luxuries are limited to a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, and an aftermarket cassette player. You're gonna want to get some Conway Twitty tapes for that. Bring a Trailer Under the hood is a 360-cubic-inch V-8, and much recent mechanical servicing has been done, including replacing the water pump, the fuel pump, drive belts, the battery, and some gaskets. Elsewhere in the truck, the shocks have been replaced, and the braking system gone through with new parts. It should drive as honest as it looks. At 54 years old, this F-100 has earned a quiet retirement, but there is a spray-in bedliner, so it could earn its keep around the house hauling mulch or supplies for weekend DIY projects. The auction ends on June 6. Brendan McAleer Contributing Editor Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. Read full bio
