Benchmade 4300SBK CLA Composite Lite Auto – Push-Button Automatic Knife
The Benchmade 4300SBK CLA is the all-black, combo-edge version of Benchmade's Composite Lite Auto. It pairs a 3.40" black-coated 154CM drop point blade with ultra-smooth black G10 scales, and fires from a side-mounted push button for true one-hand automatic deployment.
The partially serrated edge is the practical pick if you cut rope, webbing, seatbelt, or packaging strapping. The plain forward section still handles slicing and detail work, while the serrations chew through fibrous material long after a plain edge would start to slip.
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: 0.114"
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Handle: Black 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 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 CLA, since it is a true automatic knife.
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 CLA in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local restrictions.
Why choose the combo edge on the Benchmade 4300SBK CLA?
The Benchmade 4300SBK CLA uses a partially serrated combo edge, which is the better choice if you regularly cut rope, cord, webbing, or strapping. If you mostly do clean slicing and food prep, the plain-edge CLA variants are easier to maintain.
What steel is the Benchmade 4300SBK CLA?
The Benchmade 4300SBK 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 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 CLA made?
The Benchmade 4300SBK 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 CLA?
You can buy the Benchmade 4300SBK 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.
