Description
The Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102 is the larger work folder in the Lone Wolf line, named after the Roosevelt elk of the Pacific Northwest coastal range. A 3.40in N680 blade on 0.124in stock and a liner lock make it a straightforward, tough, hard-use knife at a manageable 4.40 oz.
Key features
- 3.40in blade in corrosion-resistant N680 stainless steel
- 0.124in blade stock for hard-use cutting
- Liner lock mechanism
- Tip-down silver pocket clip
- 4.40 oz carry weight, 4.47in closed
- Marked USA Proud in Benchmade's own product data
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102
- Blade steel: N680 stainless
- Blade length: 3.40in
- Blade thickness: 0.124in
- Blade style: modified profile
- Lock: liner lock
- Pocket clip: tip-down, silver
- Handle thickness: 0.560in
- Overall length: 7.87in
- Closed length: 4.47in
- Weight: 4.40 oz
- Sheath: sold separately
Frequently asked questions
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 out of the blade path, then fold the blade shut with your other hand. Do it deliberately on the Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102, because a liner lock puts your thumb nearer the edge than a lock-back does.
Is N680 a good blade steel?
N680 is a nitrogen-alloyed Austrian stainless steel chosen for corrosion resistance rather than maximum edge retention, which is why it turns up on dive and rescue knives. On the Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102 it means the blade shrugs off sweat, salt and damp without special care, and sharpens back easily.
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 Trask 40003-102 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 40000-series model numbers instead of Benchmade's usual three-digit codes. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102 sits under the Benchmade umbrella but wears the Lone Wolf name.
Does Benchmade LifeSharp cover the Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102?
LifeSharp is Benchmade's lifetime sharpening and service programme and it runs out of Oregon City, Oregon. Because the Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102 is a discontinued knife from an acquired brand, coverage is not guaranteed, so contact Benchmade to confirm what service they will do before shipping it.
Where should I buy a Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102?
Buy from an authorized Benchmade dealer such as Going Gear. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Trask 40003-102 is long discontinued, so authorized stock is scarce and a dealer is your best protection against a misrepresented knife.