The Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up is a backup knife stripped to essentials. At 2.03 oz with a 2.60" blade, it is small enough to hang around your neck or tuck behind belt-mounted gear and forget about until you need it. The black-coated CPM-S30V drop point is short but thick at 0.14", which is what makes a knife this size feel solid rather than flimsy.
Why the 101BK Follow-Up stands out
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CPM-S30V blade steel at 58-60 HRC, a premium stainless with strong edge retention and good corrosion resistance for against-the-skin carry.
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Full fixed blade construction, no pivot and no lock to fail, in a package that weighs about as much as a pen.
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Boltaron sheath with secure retention, set up for neck carry or belt-mounted carry.
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Black coated finish on a 0.14" thick drop point, low-glare and corrosion resistant.
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Made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service.
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up
- Blade steel: CPM-S30V, 58-60 HRC
- Blade length: 2.60"
- Blade thickness: 0.14"
- Blade style: Drop point, plain edge, black coated
- Overall length: 5.99"
- Weight: 2.03 oz
- Sheath: Boltaron, for neck or belt carry
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently asked questions
What is a neck knife?
A neck knife is a small fixed blade carried in a sheath on a cord around your neck, usually riding under a shirt so it sits flat and out of the way. The Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up is built for exactly this, with a 2.03 oz weight and a Boltaron sheath that holds the blade securely upside down.
Why carry a fixed blade instead of a folder as a backup?
A fixed blade has no pivot, no lock, and no moving parts to fail or to clear before use, and it can be drawn and put to work in one motion. That is the whole argument for the Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up: it is simpler and faster than a folder at the moment you actually need a backup.
Can the 101BK be carried on a belt instead?
Yes. The Boltaron sheath on the Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up can be mounted to a belt or tucked behind other belt-mounted gear, so neck carry is an option rather than the only method.
Is it legal to carry a neck knife?
Concealed fixed blade rules vary by state and by city, and a neck knife worn under a shirt is generally treated as concealed carry. Check your current state and local laws before carrying the Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up, as we cannot advise on the rules where you live.
What does LifeSharp cover?
LifeSharp is Benchmade's free factory service. Send in your Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up and Benchmade will clean, oil, adjust, and resharpen it back to a factory edge for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 101BK made?
The Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
Is Going Gear an authorized Benchmade dealer?
Yes. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade 101BK Follow-Up has been discontinued by Benchmade, so availability is limited to remaining stock.
