Benchmade Auto Osborne Knife

Description

Inspired by overland adventure and stylish daily carry, the Auto Osborne is the nod to the rugged folks who enjoy dusty, gritty, challenging trek across natural terrain. Reimagined with fast-deploying push-button automatic action and an integrated spine safety, this latest variant of the Auto Osborne features a wear-and corrosion-resistant CPM-MagnaCut reverse tanto blade with DLC Battlewash finish. Clad in lightweight Burnt Copper anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle scales to tackle the outdoors, the Auto Osborne combines rapid response and timeless knife design for hardcore exploration.

Made in USA

Meet the Auto Osborne

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Auto Osborne sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life.

How It’s Made

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled and finished with uncompromising precision. Mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in the state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

Uses

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition.

All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it

Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only and dry thoroughly

Remember, knives are cutting tools and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes

If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery

Handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. Recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed

Blade Style

Reverse Tanto: Defined by the bevel creating an upside-down tanto profile, adding weight forward on the blade

Blade Steel

CPM-Magnacut: A new approach to stainless tool steel that eliminates chromium carbides from the microstructure. The result: a combination of properties with similar toughness and edge retention to non-stainless steels like CPM-CruWear and CPM-4V, with the addition of excellent corrosion resistance and strength

Handle

6061-T6 Aluminum: Exceptionally tough, yet lightweight. Aluminum can be anodized in many colors and milled with fine detail. It also naturally resists corrosion

Opening Action

Automatic: “Autos” have a button or other actuation switch that mechanically fires the blade open without the user directly manipulating the blade

Specifications

Open Length: 7.87″

Blade Length: 3.4″

Blade Thickness: 0.115″

Closed Length: 4.47″

Handle Thickness: 0.43″

Mechanism: Push-button Auto With Integrated Safety

Blade Style: Reverse Tanto

Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum

Pocket Clip: Yes

Blade Finish: DLC Battlewash

Blade Color: Black

Clip Color: Black

Clip Finish: Black Oxide

Clip Position: Tip-up

Clip Type: Mini Deep Carry

Ambidextrous: Yes

Handle Color: Burnt Copper

Lanyard Hole: Yes

Blade Steel: CPM-Magnacut Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)

Weight: 2.65oz