Benchmade Claymore 9071BK Auto Folding Knife 3.6″ Cobalt Black Tanto Plain Blade – Black Grivory

The Benchmade Claymore 9071BK auto folding knife brings a 3.6 inch cobalt black tanto blade and push button deployment to a package that carries like a normal folder. Originally conceived for law enforcement and military personnel, the Claymore was always meant to be a lightweight push button automatic that fires with authority without compromising strength or durability. This tanto version doubles down on that idea.

It pairs a black Grivory handle with a plain edge tanto blade in a cobalt black finish, so the whole knife reads low visibility from tip to butt.

Who the Benchmade Claymore 9071BK Auto Is Built For

The tanto profile is the tell. A reinforced tanto tip concentrates force behind a thick point, which is what you want for piercing tough material rather than slicing a tomato. This variant of the Claymore exists for force projection, maximum defense and self reliance in demanding situations.

That makes it a natural for duty carry, field work, and anyone who wants an automatic that opens the same way every time under stress. Because it is a push button automatic rather than an out the front design, deployment is quick and the mechanism stays simple. From Benchmade, a maker with a long reputation for build quality, it is a knife you buy once.

Features That Define It

Everything about the Benchmade Claymore 9071BK auto is aimed at a knife that works hard and still disappears in a pocket.

• 3.6 inch tanto blade with a plain edge for maximum working length and easy field sharpening.
• Reinforced tanto profile that puts extra material behind the point for hard use tasks.
• Cobalt black blade coating for a non reflective, corrosion resistant surface.
• Push button automatic action that fires with authority and locks up solidly.
• Black Grivory handle scales that keep weight low without giving up rigidity.
• Lightweight overall design intended for daily carry rather than occasional use.

Materials and Dimensions in Context

Grivory is a glass reinforced polymer used where builders want the stiffness of a composite with far less weight than aluminum or steel. In a handle it resists impact, shrugs off solvents and sweat, and keeps its shape across a wide temperature range. That is why the Claymore feels light in the hand yet does not flex under pressure.

The 3.6 inch blade length sits in the sweet spot for a serious working folder. It is long enough for real leverage and reach, short enough to remain practical for everyday carry, and the tanto grind divides that length into a strong tip section and a straight belly section that sharpens easily on a flat stone.

Carry, Care and Sharpening

Automatic knives reward maintenance. Keep the pivot and the button mechanism free of pocket lint and grit, since debris is the usual cause of a sluggish deployment. A drop of light oil on the pivot and a quick blast of compressed air are usually all the service the action ever needs.

Sharpen the tanto in two stages, treating the straight edge and the tip section as separate bevels. Chasing a single continuous angle around the corner is the fastest way to ruin the geometry that makes a tanto strong. Keep the black coating clean and dry, and wipe the blade after cutting anything acidic.

Round out your kit with sheaths, lights, packs and range gear from our apparel and gear collection so the knife rides alongside the rest of your everyday carry. We ship automatic knives direct where state and local law allows, so confirm what applies where you live before ordering.

The Benchmade Claymore 9071BK auto is the rare hard use automatic that does not feel like a compromise, and the tanto blade makes it the more aggressive of the family. Buy it for the work, keep it for the reliability. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.