Benchmade Claymore Auto Knife Review

My review of the Benchmade Claymore. This was an unexpected surprise in that I didn’t expect to like this as much as I do. The action on this is amazing, and the combo blade is pretty useful on this one given the blade size.
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[@Mattisfaction]

Morse code is FTE for "Front Toward Enemy" which is written on claymore landmines. A pretty cool little touch!

[@jimbok2492]

I waited and bought the plain edge. First benchmade I've bought in awhile. I love it. Its a killer knife and the Grivory ended up being something I like about it.

[@knowtilus1389]

Very good review. Thank you!

[@TripleEEDC]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@sharingallgoodfruit8513]

The BM Turret is one of my absolute favorite knives👍

[@jeffglueckert5409]

Same!!

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I’m going to get one of these if I can break my addiction to this damn Microtech Ultratech

[@_proex]

Pretty cool design! Lol don’t need any limp knives. Thanks for sharing

[@03_austindrake88]

The Claymore definitely has a more erect spring and thankfully isn't so flaccid. 😂 The Claymore definitely has a cool tactical look to it. Hopefully they do end up releasing a non-serrated model. It's really cool how they put the "Front Towards Enemy" Morse Code on the front of the scales. Great video once again Triple E. KZbin's notifications are messed up again so I am late on last 3 videos. I hadn't seen any notifications so I figured I would check the channel and there's 3 new videos that I didn't get any notifications for. Have a great day!

[@albertbrady712]

I'm glad I bought two turret's. One serrated and the other plain edged. The turret is underrated.

[@TripleEEDC]

Agreed!

[@knowtilus1389]

I have the 980SBK Turret and one of the things I regret the most was not buying another one with a plain edge!

[@albertbrady712]

@@knowtilus1389 I have one of those ! It's an awesome workhorse. I did have to replace the omega springs once but the design is a keeper for me .

[@knowtilus1389]

@@albertbrady712 Agree! Amazing knife.

[@davidtate166]

Got a straight edge coming soon about time..😁👍I read. I like it.

[@JR-5465]

I will get one if they offer it without the serrated blade down the road. Thanks for the review.

[@UltraMAGAandproudofit]

They offer it now.

[@JR-5465]

Thanks for letting me know I will go check them out.@@UltraMAGAandproudofit

[@sharingallgoodfruit8513]

I own 2 of the 3. All are Great knives.👍

[@davidrim8309]

Switchblade style blades bring me back to my misspent youth. Unfortunately, I feel like people stare at me when I carry any knife especially a OTF or OTS. Good review.

[@reydecastro6651]

Dont worry about stares. Show people the way and make your carry the norm.

[@hankhill9980]

They do bc they are nice asf and usually expensive lol. Smile back.

[@FakeMarket]

People know where to find a blade when I'm around if they need one

[@jaypowell0185]

I actually really like thsi model from Benchmade. I also think the auto 940 kicks hard.

[@lionknives3]

Hey triple E! I like that knife much, but the only thing is the plastic handle! Why they don't use G10! Anyway thanks for showing.

[@FakeMarket]

That combo edge is for stab & Twist. Getting one for my birthday.

[@TripleEEDC]

It's a great knife!

[@FakeMarket]

@@TripleEEDC it's the number one knife in a knife magazine I just bought. It looks sweet, you and other reviews are great on it. I want it to function and if I need it too, protect me. I carry other EDC for other things. Ya, I am middle age started carrying 2. I can only fight so long now. Lol, world is going to shit.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Love combo edges, serrated edges gets the cut started more rapidly on materials like rope or belting materials. Would love to know the spring material and longevity of it if left compressed for long periods. What may be a strong open can become weak if the spring is not of great quality.

[@KB-kw8ni]

The compression and decompression cycling is what weakens a spring it has nothing to do with how long the spring stays compressed with the blade in the folded closed position

[@reydecastro6651]

Totally agree with handles better than grivory. Not a fan of base griptilian scales.

[@ThomasConnolly]

What I don't like about the new Benchmade Claymore Auto is the swell at the front of the handle. That handle swell is designed to prevent your hand from slipping up onto the blade while aggressively stabbing/shanking someone. But that handle swell is very annoying when you're trying to choke up on the blade to do more precise EDC type of cuts because you have to place your thumb over that raided point at the top of that handle swell. This new Benchmade Claymore is definitely more tactical than practical!!!

[@FakeMarket]

Why I carry one of each type

[@Didier090765]

I'm rot really into auto's, nor into combo-blades 😂, but having said that: for anyone who is this seems a solid option! Also, tried to find out what that morse code means and unless I'm mistaken what is says there is 'FTE' which could stand for 'full time equivalent' but since we're not in the realm of HR here probably stands for 'Full Time Employment'. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@gregkeeler645]

I really like it! I'm not offended by the materials, but I do wish they had a non serrated version.

[@ryanbroguy]

GOOD NEWS!

[@davidtate166]

Yes it's fast deployment.the blade is not true to the end? I like the safety on it .is it worth the 200$ dollars mmm 🤔.

[@petermccann2561]

OK value at $200, or less. My hands aren't particularly sensitive, but there are some mildly irritating sharp edges, easily felt between the scales. Paint on the blade is rough and grainy, but easily smoothed out with a scrubber pad. Opened 2 longnecks, and can already see the coating chipping off the spine. Used a sphericle dremel bit to relieve the inside edges of the scales, so it's much more comfortable in hand. Needs another 8-10mm of blade, but BM is now too woke to offer folders over 3.5". Submitted review on the BM site last week, but it has not been posted, and probably won't be :(

[@jonathanwatson1243]

Adamas auto or claymore auto which one is better???

[@TripleEEDC]

Claymore for edc and law enforcement. Adamas for military hard use.

[@knowtilus1389]

​@@TripleEEDC Being outdoors I always carry the Claymore and the Turret or Adamas for unexpected real hardcore tasks.

[@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet]

Hey triple e, do you still have your full track?

[@TripleEEDC]

Yes. I still have it

[@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet]

@@TripleEEDC I don't have your email, I apologize for asking in the comments, it seems a little loud, forward and rude, but any chance it would be for sale?

[@TripleEEDC]

I wasn’t planning on it but it doesn’t hurt to ask. Email me at [e-mail]

[@timyoungnc]

Does it carry well in your pocket?

[@TripleEEDC]

Yes. It’s fairly slim for a black class knife and is lighter than you’d expect.

[@TopDog8762]

The big draw back for me is the combo blade. I understand the advantages of a serrated edge. I own several combo edge knives (like maybe 4) they don't see much use. The next thing that keeps me from gravitating towards it is the Grivory handles. The sound it makes with the really nice action is not what I want to hear. It sounds hallow and cheap. If it was much less expressive I would consider it. But there are too many better knives out there at that price point.

[@fasterpastor4383]

Like which ones

[@graysconcrete135]

@@fasterpastor4383 pro tech tr3

[@davidtate166]

I love autos 👍 knives

[@davidtate166]

It's a military combat knive all business.

[@ThomasConnolly]

$195.50 for CPM D2 and Grivory handles, is Benchmade out of their fucking mind!!!!! I know that Benchmade is an American knife company making all of their products in America, that being said Benchmade still needs to be more reasonable and at least somewhat competitive with their pricing!!!!

[@The6077]

The handle mskes it cheasy. I also think that the turret is superior

[@TripleEEDC]

I agree the turret is a better knife overall but it’s a completely different style of knife and in a different price range. It is also discontinued.