Product Description

The Benchmade Claymore 9070BK is the plain-edge configuration of the 9070 Claymore folder — D2 tool steel with a black coating, plain drop point blade, and black Grivory handle, for buyers who want the Claymore's hard-use steel in a clean-edge format that maintains efficiently at home without the complexity of a serrated section.

The blade is D2, the high-carbon high-chromium tool steel used across the Claymore family — exceptional wear resistance and edge retention compared to fully stainless production steels, at the cost of regular oiling and drying to prevent surface oxidation. The black coating reduces reflectivity and protects the blade surface between maintenance cycles. The plain edge sharpens efficiently on a ceramic rod, leather strop, or whetstone — correct for buyers who prioritize field-maintainable edge performance over the specialized bite of a serrated section. Black Grivory (glass-filled nylon) handle scales are rigid and moisture-resistant. AXIS Assist deploys via thumb stud with spring assistance — not an automatic, legal where automatics are restricted.

Ships same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana.

• Blade Steel: D2 tool steel, black coated — exceptional wear resistance; requires regular oiling to prevent surface oxidation
• Blade: 3.60" drop point, plain edge, black coated — sharpens on a ceramic rod or strop; versatile EDC geometry without serration maintenance complexity
• 9070BK vs. 9070SBK: Same black Grivory and D2 platform — plain edge (9070BK) for home sharpening; serrated/combo (9070SBK) for cordage and synthetic materials
• Opener: AXIS Assist (confirm on manufacturer page) — spring-assisted deployment; not an automatic knife; legal where automatics are restricted
• Lock: AXIS Lock — ambidextrous one-handed close; rated beyond liner lock strength
• Handle: Black Grivory (glass-filled nylon) — rigid, moisture-resistant; uniform all-black carry presentation
• Dimensions: ~8.35" overall, ~4.75" closed, ~3.26" edge length, 0.130" blade thickness, ~4.67 oz
• Warranty: Benchmade LifeSharp warranty — free lifetime sharpening, blade replacement, and mechanical repair