Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA Composite Lite Auto – Push-Button Automatic Knife
The Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA pairs a 3.40" black-coated 154CM combo-edge drop point with milled green and black layered G10 scales. It is the same Composite Lite Auto platform as the all-black 4300SBK, just with the two-tone G10 handle that gives the knife a bit more visual contrast in hand.
Deployment is a side-mounted push button, so the blade fires and locks with one hand. A front-mounted safety lets you lock the button out while the knife rides in your pocket, and the reversible deep-carry clip supports left or right hand tip-up carry.
Specifications
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Blade Length: 3.40"
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Blade Steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC
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Blade Style: Modified drop point, combo edge (partially serrated)
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Blade Finish: Black coated
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Blade Thickness: 0.11"
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Handle: Green and black layered G10
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Handle Thickness: 0.49"
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Action: Push-button automatic with front-mounted safety
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Closed Length: 4.45"
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Overall Length: 7.85"
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Weight: 3.47 oz
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Pocket Clip: Reversible deep-carry, tip-up
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Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an automatic knife?
An automatic knife, sometimes called a switchblade, deploys its blade under spring pressure when you press a button or slide. The Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA is a side-opening push-button automatic: press the button in the handle and the 3.40" 154CM blade snaps open and locks. That is different from an assisted opener, which still needs you to start the blade moving by hand.
Are automatic knives legal to carry?
Automatic knife laws vary by state, county, and city, and some places restrict blade length or ownership rather than banning automatics outright. Federal law also limits interstate sale of automatics. Check your current local and state laws before carrying the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA, since it is a true automatic knife.
What is the difference between the Benchmade 4300SBK and the 4300SBK-1?
Both are the same Composite Lite Auto platform with a 3.40" black-coated 154CM combo-edge blade. The Benchmade 4300SBK has ultra-smooth black G10 scales, while the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 uses milled green and black layered G10. Blade, action, dimensions, and weight are otherwise identical.
Who can buy an automatic knife?
It depends on where you live. Many states allow any adult to purchase and carry an automatic, while others limit sales to military, law enforcement, or emergency personnel. Going Gear ships the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local restrictions.
What steel is the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA?
The Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA uses American-made 154CM stainless steel at 58-61 HRC, a well-balanced EDC steel with good edge retention and solid corrosion resistance. Being stainless, it does not need the oiling routine a carbon tool steel would.
What is LifeSharp and is it included?
LifeSharp is Benchmade's free lifetime sharpening and reconditioning service. Send the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA back to Benchmade and they will clean, oil, adjust, and re-sharpen it to a factory edge. It is included for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA made?
The Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, where the company designs, manufactures, and services its knives.
Where can I buy the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA?
You can buy the Benchmade 4300SBK-1 CLA at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer. Buying from an authorized dealer means a genuine knife backed by Benchmade's lifetime warranty and LifeSharp service.
