The Benchmade 202 Leuku is the big brother to Benchmade's 200 Puukko. A leuku is the long-bladed Sami camp knife from the far north of Scandinavia, the tool you reach for when the job is chopping, splitting, and heavy game work rather than fine carving. Benchmade built this one around a 5.19" CPM-3V blade, so it has the mass to swing and the toughness to take the impact.
Why the 202 Leuku stands out
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CPM-3V tool steel, selected for impact toughness, which is exactly what a chopping-length blade needs.
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5.19" satin drop point at 0.14" thick, long enough to process firewood and break down game.
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Ranger Green Santoprene handle with checkered texturing and a lanyard hole, rubberized so it stays put through hard swings.
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Black leather dangler sheath with a ferro rod loop and an articulating hanger, so the long blade sits comfortably while you walk or sit.
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Made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service.
Specifications
- Model: Benchmade 202 Leuku
- Blade steel: CPM-3V tool steel
- Blade length: 5.19"
- Blade thickness: 0.14"
- 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)
- Overall length: 9.69"
- Weight: 5.31 oz, 8.35 oz with the sheath
- Sheath: Black leather dangler with ferro rod loop
- Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently asked questions
What is a leuku?
A leuku is a traditional Sami knife from northern Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It has a long, broad blade meant for chopping wood, clearing brush, and butchering, and it was historically carried alongside a smaller puukko for detail work. The Benchmade 202 Leuku follows that pattern with a 5.19" blade.
What is the difference between the 202 Leuku and the 200 Puukko?
Blade length and intended job. The Benchmade 202 Leuku carries a 5.19" blade built for chopping and heavy camp work, while the Benchmade 200 Puukko is a 3.75" utility knife for carving and finer cutting. Traditionally the two were carried together as a pair.
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 patina if it stays wet. Wipe the blade of your Benchmade 202 Leuku dry after use, keep a light film of oil on it, and avoid storing it long term inside the leather sheath, since leather traps moisture against the steel.
Is it legal to carry a fixed blade this long?
Blade length limits for fixed blades vary by state and by city, and a 5.19" blade exceeds the limit in some places. Check your current state and local laws before carrying the Benchmade 202 Leuku, 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 202 Leuku and Benchmade will clean, oil, adjust, and resharpen it back to a factory edge for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade 202 made?
The Benchmade 202 Leuku 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 202 Leuku has been discontinued by Benchmade, so availability is limited to remaining stock.
