Description
The Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100 is a compact everyday-carry folder that punches above its size. A 2.92in reverse tanto blade in corrosion-resistant N680 steel gives it a strong tip and a broad belly, and at 3.80 oz on a locking liner it is small enough to carry every day without feeling like a toy.
Key features
- 2.92in reverse tanto blade in N680 stainless steel
- 0.124in blade stock for a stiff, strong tip
- Locking liner mechanism
- Tip-down silver pocket clip
- 3.80 oz carry weight, 4.03in closed
- Marked USA Proud in Benchmade's own product data
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100
- Blade steel: N680 stainless
- Blade length: 2.92in
- Blade thickness: 0.124in
- Blade style: reverse tanto
- Lock: locking liner
- Pocket clip: tip-down, silver
- Handle thickness: 0.550in
- Overall length: 6.95in
- Closed length: 4.03in
- Weight: 3.80 oz
- Sheath: sold separately
Frequently asked questions
What does reverse tanto mean?
A reverse tanto flips the classic tanto grind: instead of an angled front edge, the spine drops away at an angle to meet the point, leaving a thick, well-supported tip over a long continuous belly. On the Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100 that means a tip strong enough for prying-adjacent tasks and an edge shape that still slices well.
How do I close a liner lock safely?
Push the liner bar sideways out from behind the blade tang with your thumb, keep that thumb clear of the blade path, then fold the blade shut with your other hand. Take your time with the Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100, because a liner lock puts your thumb closer to the edge than a lock-back does.
What happened to Lone Wolf Knives?
Lone Wolf Knives was an Oregon knife company that Benchmade took over, and the line was eventually retired. That makes the Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100 a discontinued model, no longer in production and only available as remaining dealer stock.
Is Lone Wolf a separate brand from Benchmade?
It was its own brand before Benchmade acquired it, which is why these knives carry Lone Wolf markings and their own 40000-series model numbers rather than Benchmade's usual three-digit codes. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100 sits under the Benchmade umbrella but wears the Lone Wolf name.
Does Benchmade LifeSharp cover the Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100?
LifeSharp is Benchmade's lifetime sharpening and service programme and it runs out of Oregon City, Oregon. Because the Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100 is a discontinued knife from an acquired brand, coverage is not guaranteed, so contact Benchmade to confirm what service they will do before you ship it.
Where should I buy a Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100?
Buy from an authorized Benchmade dealer such as Going Gear. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Swale 40001-100 is long discontinued, so authorized stock is scarce and buying through a dealer is the best protection against a misrepresented knife.