Benchmade - 4300BK CLA Folding Knife

The Benchmade 4300BK CLA is a lightweight automatic knife featuring a CPM 154 stainless steel blade, an enlarged deployment button, and liners 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 coated with a layer of black Teflon, which protects against minor scratches and emphasizes the tactical character of the knife.

• 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

• The Benchmade 4300 CLA II has contoured brown-black 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. There is a hole in the back of the handle for attaching a rope or decorative 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.