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Posted: 7/17/2015 11:03:57 PM EDT
I've been drooling over this new release ever since I saw it in photos and videos from SHOT 2015 - the Benchmade 4300 CLA.
3.4" 154CM blade, sculpted G10 scales, and a total weight of 3.47 oz. Deep carry pocket clip with adequate jimping. Mine: 
I freakin' love it. I've reprofiled the edge on my Wicked Edge. Definitely my favorite auto knife in my collection thus far. I picked it up directly from Benchmade via my military account and applied another discount code (NRALOD2015) for another 30% off. Total price for the knife was $120 plus shipping. |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 11:43:49 PM EDT
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Nice looking knife. I prefer ProTechs and ZT autos but that is a nice looking knife.
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Posted: 7/18/2015 1:53:08 AM EDT
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I've been drooling over this new release ever since I saw it in photos and videos from SHOT 2015 - the Benchmade 4300 CLA. http://www.benchmade.com/images/model_blowup/4300.jpg 3.4" 154CM blade, sculpted G10 scales, and a total weight of 3.47 oz. Deep carry pocket clip with adequate jimping. Mine: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V07iBjmzEmQ/Vam_eoRsg4I/AAAAAAAAF94/c7AhK-uFlSs/s1024-Ic42/upload_-1.jpg I freakin' love it. I've reprofiled the edge on my Wicked Edge. Definitely my favorite auto knife in my collection thus far. I picked it up directly from Benchmade via my military account and applied another discount code (NRALOD2015) for another 30% off. Total price for the knife was $120 plus shipping. Nice. I did that as well except with a first responder account. I went back and tried to buy another knife but apparently the NRALOD code is only good once, wish I woulda known that, would probably have waited to buy a few knives at once. |
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Posted: 7/18/2015 2:00:22 AM EDT
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Nice. I did that as well except with a first responder account. I went back and tried to buy another knife but apparently the NRALOD code is only good once, wish I woulda known that, would probably have waited to buy a few knives at once. As I understand it, that code is only good on one knife and can only be used once. |
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Posted: 7/18/2015 3:08:43 AM EDT
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Damn, that looks like a great knife. Looks like I need to order one, I'm a Benchmade whore
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Posted: 7/18/2015 9:11:36 AM EDT
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Damn, that looks like a great knife. Looks like I need to order one, I'm a Benchmade whore Me too. I'm up to around 25. |
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Posted: 7/23/2015 3:28:30 AM EDT
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Me too. I'm up to around 25. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Damn, that looks like a great knife. Looks like I need to order one, I'm a Benchmade whore Me too. I'm up to around 25. 
You have me beat by far |
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Posted: 7/23/2015 9:18:37 AM EDT
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Nice looking knife. I prefer ProTechs and ZT autos but that is a nice looking knife. Zt makes an auto now? |
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Posted: 7/23/2015 11:30:39 AM EDT
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I wish you guys would stop!! After reading about the love for Benchmades in here, I decided to try one a few months ago, now I have several and have converted my son and a few others. Now that's all I carry, The axis lock makes these knives a single hand operators dream.
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Posted: 7/23/2015 11:37:45 AM EDT
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Nice looking knife. I prefer ProTechs and ZT autos but that is a nice looking knife. Zt makes an auto now? I don't think they do now but they did. |
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Posted: 7/25/2015 12:28:30 AM EDT
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I wish you guys would stop!! After reading about the love for Benchmades in here, I decided to try one a few months ago, now I have several and have converted my son and a few others. Now that's all I carry, The axis lock makes these knives a single hand operators dream. Welcome to the disease |
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Posted: 8/21/2015 4:35:24 PM EDT
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Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority.
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Posted: 8/21/2015 9:27:07 PM EDT
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Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority. http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh528/livewire890/4216AE96-C2EE-4D5F-8ED0-D9ED236F02AB.jpg I'm still loving mine! |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 10:30:39 PM EDT
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I'm still loving mine! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority. http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh528/livewire890/4216AE96-C2EE-4D5F-8ED0-D9ED236F02AB.jpg I'm still loving mine! I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known 
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Posted: 8/23/2015 9:35:18 AM EDT
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I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority. http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh528/livewire890/4216AE96-C2EE-4D5F-8ED0-D9ED236F02AB.jpg I'm still loving mine! I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known Ha ha ha ha - you're welcome. It's a fantastic knife, though, isn't it? Benchmade did a great job on it. |
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Posted: 8/23/2015 10:28:01 AM EDT
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Ha ha ha ha - you're welcome. It's a fantastic knife, though, isn't it? Benchmade did a great job on it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority. http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh528/livewire890/4216AE96-C2EE-4D5F-8ED0-D9ED236F02AB.jpg I'm still loving mine! I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known Ha ha ha ha - you're welcome. It's a fantastic knife, though, isn't it? Benchmade did a great job on it. Oh yeah. One of my favorites for sure if not top if my list already. Very sleek and lighter but still robust. Awesome blade profile too. And since it's a benchmade it'll be rugged as hell. |
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Posted: 8/24/2015 12:17:52 AM EDT
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I have been drooling over this knife for a few months now.
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Posted: 8/24/2015 12:20:54 AM EDT
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I have been drooling over this knife for a few months now. Do it |
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Posted: 8/25/2015 12:28:58 AM EDT
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I have been drooling over this knife for a few months now. Do it 
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Posted: 8/25/2015 6:04:23 PM EDT
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And, I bought one, thanks for the heads up! Had a Lerch BM that the little screw came out of the safety. Time to upgrade. Good enough excuse to buy another auto.
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Posted: 8/25/2015 6:26:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/27/2015 5:10:06 PM EDT
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I'm struggling right now with either buying a CA ( my first auto ) or one of the ZT Hinderer flippers.
Decisions, decisions. |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 5:41:08 PM EDT
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Got mine yesterday. F'ing great knife.
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Posted: 8/27/2015 5:44:57 PM EDT
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I'm struggling right now with either buying a CA ( my first auto ) or one of the ZT Hinderer flippers. Decisions, decisions. Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? 
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Posted: 8/27/2015 6:11:59 PM EDT
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Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm struggling right now with either buying a CA ( my first auto ) or one of the ZT Hinderer flippers. Decisions, decisions. Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? I have a ZT 350, and love it. The ZT 562 is about 60% heavier than the CLA. I've been a Benchmade guy for about 20 years, though. |
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Posted: 8/29/2015 3:47:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority. http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh528/livewire890/4216AE96-C2EE-4D5F-8ED0-D9ED236F02AB.jpg I'm still loving mine! I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known |
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Posted: 8/29/2015 7:35:33 PM EDT
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Mine just showed up from BladeHQ (BTW very fast shipping, 3 days to Zimbobwae). Very nice knife, bigger than what I was expecting, opens with authority. IS. There a maintenance schedule (eg oiling) that is the norm? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Picked my 4300 CLA up today. Right off the bat it's one of my favorites. Slim, feels great in hand, opens with authority. http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh528/livewire890/4216AE96-C2EE-4D5F-8ED0-D9ED236F02AB.jpg I'm still loving mine! I blame you for my purchase, just want to officially make that known I've never heard of a maintenance schedule. I guess just oil it periodically. You can send the knife back to Benchmade and they will disassemble, clean, lube, and reassemble the knife for free. However, if you're in Zimbabwe, then that may not be too practical to do. |
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Posted: 9/1/2015 7:58:05 AM EDT
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Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm struggling right now with either buying a CA ( my first auto ) or one of the ZT Hinderer flippers. Decisions, decisions. Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? Ordered a stonewashed, plain edge CLA. I can't wait to get it and start snapping it open. 
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Posted: 9/1/2015 9:46:28 AM EDT
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I wish you guys would stop!! After reading about the love for Benchmades in here, I decided to try one a few months ago, now I have several and have converted my son and a few others. Now that's all I carry, The axis lock makes these knives a single hand operators dream. Welcome to the disease Damn you all, I just ordered one and now I want another |
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Posted: 9/1/2015 10:23:35 AM EDT
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Ordered a stonewashed, plain edge CLA. I can't wait to get it and start snapping it open. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm struggling right now with either buying a CA ( my first auto ) or one of the ZT Hinderer flippers. Decisions, decisions. Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? Ordered a stonewashed, plain edge CLA. I can't wait to get it and start snapping it open. My Black CLA is scheduled to show up tomorrow and I can't wait. This will be my first benchmade so needless to say I'm pretty excited |
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Posted: 9/1/2015 1:20:45 PM EDT
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My Black CLA is scheduled to show up tomorrow and I can't wait. This will be my first benchmade so needless to say I'm pretty excited Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm struggling right now with either buying a CA ( my first auto ) or one of the ZT Hinderer flippers. Decisions, decisions. Benchmade. ZT are nice but to me they are damn heavy. I have the Kershaw knockoff in my pocket right now, its my beater knife. I like it but I don't love it, and I'd be pissed if I spent that much on a ZT after getting this Kershaw. Plus if you are going to spend that kinda money get the one that's packed with auto opening goodness and buttons. Who doesn't like buttons? Ordered a stonewashed, plain edge CLA. I can't wait to get it and start snapping it open. My Black CLA is scheduled to show up tomorrow and I can't wait. This will be my first benchmade so needless to say I'm pretty excited I've had Benchmade for decades. They're all good, but autos are better.
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Posted: 9/5/2015 8:26:55 AM EDT
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With this being my first benchmade, I have to say I am very impressed overall with the CLA. This particular blade has set a high bar for bench
Made as a brand for me. To be honest, the quality has made me start looking for another benchmade to buy as a mate. You can never have too many knives |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:48:57 PM EDT
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I have a SW plain edge model. Great size and I love the blade shape.
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Posted: 9/6/2015 2:02:38 AM EDT
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I have a SW plain edge model. Great size and I love the blade shape. Bad ass avatar there. 
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Posted: 9/7/2015 6:41:06 PM EDT
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I knew I shouldn't have clicked on this thread. Now I have another knife on the way.
I've been lusting after a Benchmade auto since they became legal here. I really like the blade shape and size of this one. |
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