Benchmade 4300-1 CLA

The Benchmade 4300-1 CLA (Composite Lite Auto), is Benchmade’s first G-10 automatic knife. It’s a great all-purpose mid-sized auto knife using a 154CM steel drop point blade with a satin finish. The handle is textured black/green G-10 scales. It incorporates enlarged actuation (push) button. The CLA features a safety in the handle that allows for secure carry. The CLA is the perfect size auto for EDC (Everyday Carry), not wimpy small, and not overly big.

154CM Steel: 154CM steel is one of “better” steel varieties made for cutlery and other knife blades. It’s not a powder steel (CPM154 would be the powder version), but it’s a commonly used steel for a higher grade knife.  It has an exceptionally good balance between three enviable attributes which are toughness, hardness and corrosion-resistance.

Benchmade 4300-1 CLA Specifications:

Designer: Benchmade
Mechanism: Push-button automatic
Action: Automatic-opening
Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61 HRC)
Blade Length: 3.40″ (8.64cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.114″ (2.90mm)
Open Length: 7.85″ (19.94cm)
Closed Length: 4.45″ (11.30cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.49″ (12.446mm)
Weight: 3.60oz. (102.06g)
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Finish/Color: Satin
Blade Style/Shape: Drop Point
Clip Type: Deep-Carry
Clip Position: Reversible Tip-Up
Glass Breaker: No
Handle Material:  Textured Black/Green G-10
Lanyard Hole: Yes
MOLLE Compatible: No
Sheath Type: No Sheath
Use: Everyday, Tactical

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