The Benchmade 200 Puukko is Benchmade's take on the Finnish puukko, the small, straight-bladed utility knife that has been the default belt knife across Scandinavia for centuries. Benchmade kept the proportions honest and built it out of CPM-3V, a tough tool steel that shrugs off the batoning, carving, and game work a bushcraft knife actually sees. The Ranger Green Santoprene handle stays grippy when it is wet or cold.
Why the 200 Puukko stands out
-
CPM-3V tool steel, chosen for impact toughness rather than raw hardness, so the edge resists chipping when it hits bone or knots.
-
3.75" satin drop point at a stout 0.140" thick, sized for control on fine carving work.
-
Ranger Green Santoprene handle with checkered texturing and a lanyard hole, rubberized for a secure hold in wet weather and gloves.
-
Black leather dangler sheath with a ferro rod loop, so your fire steel rides with the knife.
-
Made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service.
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 200 Puukko
- Blade steel: CPM-3V tool steel
- Blade length: 3.75"
- Blade thickness: 0.140"
- Blade style: Drop point, plain edge, satin finish
- Handle: Ranger Green Santoprene, checkered, with lanyard hole (Benchmade has also catalogued this shade as OD green)
- Handle thickness: 0.80"
- Overall length: 8.25"
- Weight: 4.51 oz
- Sheath: Black leather dangler with ferro rod loop
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently asked questions
What is a puukko?
A puukko is a traditional Finnish belt knife: a short, straight, single-edged fixed blade with a simple handle and no guard, built for everyday cutting, carving, and camp work rather than fighting. The Benchmade 200 Puukko follows that pattern with a 3.75" drop point blade and a rubberized Santoprene handle.
How do you pronounce puukko?
It is pronounced roughly POO-koh, with a long double-o sound and the stress on the first syllable. The name of the Benchmade 200 Puukko comes straight from the Finnish word for this style of knife.
Does CPM-3V rust, and how should I care for it?
CPM-3V is a tool steel, not a stainless steel, so it can spot or develop a patina if it stays wet. Wipe the blade of your Benchmade 200 Puukko dry after use, keep a light film of oil on it, and do not store it long term inside the leather sheath, since leather holds moisture against the steel.
Is it legal to carry a fixed blade knife?
Fixed blade carry rules vary widely by state and by city, and some places limit blade length or require the knife to be carried openly. Check your current state and local laws before carrying the Benchmade 200 Puukko, 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 200 Puukko and Benchmade will clean, oil, adjust, and resharpen it back to a factory edge for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 200 made?
The Benchmade 200 Puukko 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 200 Puukko has been discontinued by Benchmade, so availability is limited to remaining stock.
