Benchmade - 4300-1 CLA folding knife

Benchmade 4300-1 CLA is lightweight automatic knife, fitted with a blade made of stainless steel CPM 154, enlarged unfolding button and facings made of durable G40 laminate.

American tool steel

• The knife has a slim 86 mm long blade, made made of 154CM hard tool steel, hardened to a hardness of 58-61 HRC. 154CM is a high-carbon stainless steel enriched with molybdenum, so it can be described as an improved version of 440C.
• American steel 154CM is prized for its corrosion and wear resistance (high impact strength), long maintenance of working sharpness and relative ease of sharpening.

Utility head

• Blade with a usable drop point profile finished by satin (polishing) method. Matte blade is easier to clean and does not reflect light.
• The knife has a gently marked blade belly and a strong hilt. A head with this profile is an excellent choice for those looking for a knife with very good cutting properties and a durable tip.
• Transverse cutters have been made on the back of the ridge, allowing for stable finger support during planing or precise cutting.
• The thickness of the wedge at its widest point is 2.9 mm, which is a compromise between the durability and functionality of the knife in everyday work.

Instant unfolding

• The main advantage of the automatic knife, is comfortable and quick unfolding system. Unlike models with an assisted head, in an automatic knife, unfolding the blade only requires pressing a button, which is responsible for releasing the lock and activating the powerful spring.
• Folding the blade requires pushing the button again and manually retracting the blade. Such functionality makes the "automats" very popular among soldiers, uniformed service personnel and edc enthusiasts.
• Enlarged release button is embedded in a milled cutout, so it does not protrude above the handle.
• When using an automatic knife, it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and prudence.

Reliable lock

• Benchmade's flagship mechanism is responsible for safe operation, double-sided Axis-lock, valued for its tremendous mechanical strength, resistance to dirt, and ease of use for right- and left-handed users.
• Comfortable grip

Benchmade 4300-1 CLA II has profiled g10 plastic facings. The glass-epoxy laminate used is characterized by light weight, high mechanical strength, resistance to water, temperature change, and the action of many acids and solvents.

• The contoured shape, combined with the finger undercut and the rough textured plastic, provide a stable grip and comfort in use. A hole in the back of the handle allows the attachment of a rope or braided paracord.
• Discreet carrying of the knife in the pocket is made possible by the standard clip with the possibility of attaching on two sides of the facings.