Have been a benchmade carrier for years now, actually been thinking about adding one of these to my carry rotation. You might want to check out Emerson knives as well....
I got my first Benchmade in 93 it was a gift from a police officer where my wife worked as a dispatcher. I used the crap out of it until I broke it! Sent it to Benchmade and they replaced it free of charge. I have been sold on them ever since. I own eight of there blades now.
I have about 8, I think... I probably have upwards of 40 knives of various makes and types, but the Benchamdes and Emersons are the only ones that see any real use... great knives from great companies that truly stand behind their products....
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but if you're really into knives, check out a friend's website. His name is Neil Blackwood and he makes some incredibly sweet knives.