Automatic Knives: Fast, Reliable, Ready When You Are

When the situation demands immediate action, a push-button automatic knife removes every obstacle between your hand and a ready blade. No wrist flick, no thumb pressure, no second motion, just instant, one-handed deployment the moment you need it. Benchmade automatic knives, also known as switchblades, are built to that standard: fast enough for duty use, refined enough for everyday carry, and engineered to perform consistently through years of hard use.

Built for Those Who Demand Instant Readiness

From military and law enforcement professionals to serious everyday carriers, Benchmade's automatic knife collection is built around the reality that different missions demand different tools.

For tactical and duty carry, the Auto Adamas® is a tank-like folding automatic built for hard-use applications, with in-hand comfort and a construction you can trust under pressure. The Claymore takes a different approach, combining an ultra-tough CPM-D2 blade with robust ultralight construction and a push-button auto that fires with authority, built for both casual carry and hardcore use.

For premium EDC, the Shootout® is Benchmade's lightest and toughest OTF automatic knife, built around a CF-Elite® handle and a CPM-CruWear blade, with a carbide glass breaker and deep carry clip for those who want a capable everyday carry that deploys without hesitation. The Auto Osborne brings rapid push-button deployment to an overland-inspired design, with a CPM-MagnaCut® reverse tanto blade and lightweight aluminum handles built for exploration and daily carry alike.

What Sets a Benchmade Automatic Knife Apart

Every Benchmade automatic is designed and hand-assembled at the Oregon City headquarters, passing rigorous quality controls before it reaches your hands. The AXIS® Auto mechanism delivers instant, consistent deployment with rock-solid lockup, engineered to perform through thousands of cycles without losing its speed or reliability. Steel selection is intentional, drawing from the highest-performing options available including CPM-D2, CPM-CruWear, and CPM-MagnaCut, chosen for superior edge retention and durability across the most demanding carry environments. Handle materials including aluminum, G10, and CF-Elite® are chosen to keep weight low without sacrificing the structural integrity a hard-use automatic demands.

That's backed by LifeSharp, free lifetime sharpening on every Benchmade, and a lifetime warranty that covers your knife for as long as you carry it. Use the Knife Finder to find the right automatic knife for your carry style.