Benchmade 4300 CLA Automatic Folding Knife
The Benchmade 4300 CLA (Composite Lite Auto) is a versatile, mid-sized automatic knife designed to handle all-purpose tasks with ease. As Benchmade’s first automatic knife to feature G10 handle scales, the CLA combines lightweight durability with a comfortable, ultra-smooth contoured grip.
The 3.4-inch drop-point blade, crafted from 154CM stainless steel (58-61 HRC), offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, while the satin finish adds a clean, sleek look. The knife is equipped with a reliable push-button automatic mechanism with an integrated safety, ensuring secure and rapid blade deployment.
The deep-carry pocket clip, finished in black oxide, allows for discreet and secure tip-up carry. Weighing just 3.47 oz, the CLA offers the perfect balance of strength, portability, and Benchmade's renowned quality, making it ideal for everyday carry and tactical use.
Key Features:
- Push-Button Automatic Mechanism: Smooth, reliable blade deployment with integrated safety for secure operation.
- Premium Blade Steel: 154CM stainless steel (58-61 HRC) for excellent edge retention, strength, and corrosion resistance.
- Drop-Point Blade: A versatile design ideal for slicing, cutting, and piercing tasks.
- G10 Handle Scales: Lightweight, durable black contoured G10 provides a comfortable and secure grip.
- Deep-Carry Pocket Clip: Tip-up position for discreet and secure carry with a black oxide finish.
- Lanyard Hole: Offers additional carry and attachment options.
- Mid-Sized Design: Compact yet robust for all-purpose tasks.
Specifications:
- Open Length: 7.85” (19.94 cm)
- Closed Length: 4.45” (11.3 cm)
- Blade Length: 3.4” (8.64 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.114” (2.9 mm)
- Handle Thickness: 0.49” (12.45 mm)
- Blade Steel: 154CM Stainless Steel (58-61 HRC)
- Blade Style: Drop-Point
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Blade Color: Satin
- Handle Material: Black Contoured G10
- Handle Color: Black
- Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry, Tip-Up Position, Black Oxide Finish
- Weight: 3.47 oz (98.37 g)
- Mechanism: Push-Button Automatic with Integrated Safety
- Lanyard Hole: Yes
- Ambidextrous: No
The Benchmade 4300 CLA is a premium automatic folding knife that combines durability, precision, and reliability into a sleek, lightweight design—perfect for everyday carry and tactical applications.