Benchmade 9071SBK Claymore Auto-Black

The Benchmade 9071SBK Claymore Auto-Black is a timeless design using high quality materials that will never fail. It is constructed with an automatic push button and an integrated safety so your knife doesn’t deploy at random. The black textured Grivory with stainless steel liners handle offers a secure grip with perfect curvature, fitting the form of the hand. The partially serrated tanto CPM-D2 steel blade has a cobalt black Cerakote finish. A tip-up, reversible, deep carry pocket clip tops off this design. Step up to the challenge with Benchmade’s new Claymore automatic knife with a recently added steel to Benchmade’s manufacturing: CPM-D2.

CPM-D2 Steel: Crucible has taken their well-respected D-2 steel powderized and re-smelted to achieve CPM D2, which has more evenly distributed carbides, adding even better wear resistance to an already impressive steel. Considered a high carbon steel in this more distributed state, regular D-2 does air-harden which could present difficulties for the amateur maker. However, when heat treated and ground properly, CPM D2 is a monster in any application, taking everything the user throws at it and then asking for more. The high carbon and carbide density translate to an edge that forms a burr that is commonly described as eerily sharp no matter the abuse and use. If there is any downside to this steel is that it may not offer the best corrosion resistance, but when well maintained and cared for, makes a knife worth several lifetimes.

Benchmade 9071SBK Claymore Auto-Black Specifications:

Overall Length: 8.60″
Blade Length: 3.60″
Cutting Edge: 3.50″
Blade Width: 1.00″
Blade Thickness :0.12″
Blade Material: CPM-D2
Hardness: 60-62 RC
Handle Material: Grivory w/ Stainless Steel Liners
Handle Color: Black
Blade Style: Tanto
Blade Edge; Partially Serrated
Blade Grind: Flat
Weight: 3.8 oz.

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