Description
Benchmade Autocrat | 3400BK
Defined by speed and style, the 3400 Autocrat® is the latest out-the-front technology for tactical and EDC enthusiasts alike. This knife is Benchmade’s first OTF to use composite handles, blending the durability and wear-resistance of G10 with a flash of colorful hardware and components. The dual-edge CPM-S30V blade provides users with a design for a variety of applications.
Designed with purpose and built to last, the Autocrat® sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.
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. Our 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, our knives are proudly crafted in our state-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
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 knives 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.
- Manufacturer: Benchmade
- Model: Autocrat
- SKU: 3400BK
- UPC: 610953151973
- Blade Length: 3.71″
- Blade Material: S30V
- Blade Style: Spear Point
- Blade Finish: DLC
- Opening Action: Automatic OTF
- Grips: Aluminum
- Open Length: 8.75″
- Closed Length: 5.04″
- Weight: 3.93 oz