Benchmade Claymore OTF Auto, 3.89" D2 Plain Blade, Ranger Green Grivory Handle - 3370GY-1

Benchmade Claymore OTF Auto, 3.89" D2 Plain Blade, Ranger Green Grivory Handle - 3370GY-1

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Product Description

The Benchmade Claymore OTF 3370GY-1 is a new addition to the vaunted Claymore auto series.

This model is renowned for its unique ball-bearing matrix texture, rapid automatic deployment, and robust durability for demanding tasks. The Claymore OTF’s innovative out-the-front design includes a slider release button and a double-edged CPM-D2 dagger, all encased in a featherweight Grivory handle.

This design ensures ambidextrous ease-of-use and reliable functionality in high-pressure scenarios. This version features a Ranger Green handle with texturing to increase its tactile feel.

Specifications

Blade Thickness 0.116
Brand Benchmade
Model Claymore OTF
Model Number 3370GY-1
Opener OTF
Blade Hardness (HRC) 60-62
Automatic Knife Yes
Blade Color Green
Blade Edge Plain
Blade Length 3.89
Blade Material D2
Closed Length 5.01
Country of Origin USA
Handle Color Blade
Handle Material Grivory
Knife Weight 2.97
Knife Type Folding
Lock Type OTF
Pocket Clip Include Yes
Point Dagger
Total Length 8.9

About brand

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. set-up shop in Clackamas, Oregon in 1990 (originally founded in California in 1988). The initial knives primarily consisted of the Bali-Song knives, using a combination of outside vendors and inside processing to build finished products. And like most companies, starting out meant scarce money and big plans, using second hand equipment and limited resources.

Soon, a natural born fortitude and an undying passion to make it right and make it Benchmade, prospered into significant growth. As the product line grew so did the in-house capabilities. We began to acquire new machines and technologies including the first of several lasers, making Benchmade the first knife manufacturer to have such equipment in-house. Open minds and positive attitudes would lead to several more industry firsts over the course of the next several years.

This was only the beginning of Benchmade's breaking of new ground in the manufactured knife markets by using non-traditional materials and modern manufacturing methods in not only building knives better but, inevitably building better knives. The Designer Series was first introduced in 1991 with several custom designs being manufactured. By tapping into the custom knife makers' knowledge and combining it with our manufacturing expertise we were more readily able to offer more contemporary knife designs and innovations to the knife users.

Consecutive years of aggressive growth led to the next logical step in 1996 when Benchmade moved into its own 35,000 sq. ft. facility. A contemporary styled building complete with all of the modern equipment and amenities necessary to manufacture what has become recognized as a higher standard of specialty cutlery.

Today, Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. manufactures knives for a loyal and ever growing following of knife users. As we move into the 21st century we are poised for even more exciting opportunities, innovations and ongoing total world-class quality. Here at Benchmade we employ a simple philosophy- 'Make it cool, make it solid, make it happen and definitely make it Benchmade.'

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Lewis B.
Like a Fidget Spinner, but for Men

What can I say? It's a Benchmade. Fit and finish are superior. Though the handle is plastic, it has almost no deflection or deformation when torqued in one hand.

Blade is razor sharp, while I've not torture tested it, I can say that it's one of the sharpest blades I've ever handled fresh out of the box. Blade shape is esthetically pleasing, a uniform spear tip.

Deploying the blade is tricky for the old, the weak, and the young- but the aggressive texturing of the lug ensures that it will bite deep when pressed. Blade lockup is solid and secure.

This is my first OTF and I must say, I'm very pleased with it. My only concern is the new standard that's been set: like such as, flying first class for your first trip on a plane. Once you experience quality, everything else seems sub-par.

I find myself simply opening and closing it when bored, the authoritative and threatening 'click' is as undeniable as racking the pump of a shotgun, the blade instantly appearing and disappearing as you work the thumb stud.

As a sharp piece of metal, fixed blades are more durable. As a pocket knife, folding blades might be more useful. As a 'cool' factor, automatics are in a league of their own. But in the OTF world, having it to have it, there is nothing above this product in my opinion. I implore you, if you're on the fence, get it anyway. You will not be disappointed. It's already my go-to EDC and I do not regret this purchase at all.

If i could, I'd give it ten stars.

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TXShooter
It's a Benchmade

Quality was the usual Benchmade, which is to say "HIGH". Great looks. Not errant openings in my pocket. Would recommend. My second Benchmade and would buy another made in USA.