Benchmade CLA Knife

Description

The CLA (Composite Lite Auto) is the first automatic knife to feature handle scales made of G10. It’s a great all-purpose, mid-sized platform with a drop-point blade, ultra-smooth handle scales and an enlarged actuation button.

Blade Style

Drop-Point: Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade

Blade Steel

154CM Stainless Steel (58-61HRC): A premium-grade steel developed for tough industrial applications. Known for it’s all-around qualities, 154CM offers a good balance of corrosion resistance, toughness and edge retention

Handle

G10: Multiple layers of resin-laminated fiberglass make G10 incredibly durable, rigid and resistant to the elements

Opening Action

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

Meet The CLA

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

How it’s made

Every Benchmade knife begins with high-grade steel, laser-cut for precision and strength. Each blade is meticulously ground, beveled and finished to exacting standards, ensuring exceptional performance and durability. The handles are milled and machined in-house to the tightest tolerances, then hand-assembled and sharpened by expert technicians. With over thirty years of manufacturing excellence behind every edge the knife are proudly crafted in the state-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon.

Use

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

Prevent Rust: All steels, regardless of grade or price, can eventually rust. To avoid corrosion, always keep your knife clean, dry and lightly lubricated. If rust or spotting appears, a quality semi-chrome metal polish can usually restore the finish

Hand-Wash Only: Always hand-wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap, then dry thoroughly

Use as Intended: Benchmade knife are precision cutting tools. Do not use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch-unless specifically designed for those functions

Sharpen with Care: If sharpening at home, avoid grinding wheels and high-speed machinery, as they can damage the blade. Use appropriate hand-sharpening methods for best results

Tighten Hardware: Over time, handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may loosen. Use T6 and T10 Torx drivers for adjustments and apply a small amount of releasable thread-locker to maintain secure fittings

Specifications

Open Length: 7.85″

Blade Length: 3.4″

Blade Thickness: 0.114″

Closed Length: 4.45″

Handle Thickness: 0.49″

Mechanism: Push Button Auto with Integrated Safety

Blade Style: Drop-Point

Handle: G10

Pocket Clip: Deep Carry

Blade Finish: Cerakote

Blade Color: Black

Clip Color: Black

Clip Finish: Black Oxide

Clip Position: Tip-Up

Clip Type: Deep Carry

Handle Material: G10

Handle Color: Black

MOLLE Compatible: False

Lanyard Hole: Yes

Blade Steel: 154CM Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)

Weight: 3.47 oz