Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 Folding Knife
The Nagara is the dress folder of Benchmade's licensed Harley-Davidson line. Anodized blue titanium handles over polished liners, rounded edges everywhere, and a satin 9Cr13 drop-point blade make the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 a gentleman's titanium folding knife rather than a working tactical piece.
It opens on ambidextrous thumb-studs and locks with Benchmade's Nak-Lok, a button-style mechanism. The clip is tip-up and reversible, and the whole knife weighs 3.30 oz.
Note on the model name: Benchmade's model is the Nagara. Going Gear's legacy listing spelled it "Nagaral"; the title has been corrected.
Specifications
- Model: Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740
- Blade Length: 3.25"
- Blade Thickness: 0.120"
- Overall Length: 7.50"
- Closed Length: 4.25"
- Blade Material: 9Cr13 Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop-Point utility, plain edge, satin finish
- Opener: Ambidextrous thumb-studs
- Lock Mechanism: Nak-Lok
- Handle: Anodized blue titanium with polished liners, 0.400" thick
- Pocket Clip: Tip-up, reversible
- Weight: 3.30 oz
- Origin: Listed as Import
- Status: Discontinued licensed Harley-Davidson model
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you close the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 safely?
The Nak-Lok is a button lock. Press and hold the button on the handle to release the blade tang, then swing the blade closed with your fingers clear of the edge path, and let go of the button only once the edge is inside the handle. On the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 the button sits where your thumb naturally falls, so the whole action is one-handed and ambidextrous.
Is a titanium folding knife worth it?
Titanium handle scales buy you corrosion immunity, a warm feel in cold weather, and a good strength-to-weight ratio, which is why titanium folding knives command a premium. On the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 the titanium is anodized blue, a finish produced electrically rather than with paint, so the colour is part of the oxide layer and will not chip off the way a coating would. It can dull or change tone if it is scratched deeply.
Is 9Cr13 good knife steel?
9Cr13 is a Chinese stainless steel roughly comparable to 440A or AUS-8 in composition and behaviour. Run at 58-60 HRC as it is on the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740, it is genuinely stainless, easy to sharpen, tough enough for everyday cutting, and honest budget-tier steel rather than a premium powder alloy. It will need touching up more often than S30V or M390.
Is the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 made in the USA?
No. Benchmade's licensed Harley-Davidson line was split between USA-made and imported models, and the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 is explicitly listed as an Import. Because it is an imported licensed-line model rather than a domestic Benchmade, it does not carry the same factory service coverage as Benchmade's Oregon City built knives. Contact Benchmade directly if you need service on it.
Does Harley-Davidson make knives?
No. Harley-Davidson licenses its name and Bar and Shield mark to cutlery makers. Benchmade held that license from the late 1990s into the early 2010s and produced the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 during that period. Harley-Davidson branded knives sold today come from different licensees.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer and lists the Benchmade Harley-Davidson Nagara 13740 at goinggear.com. The licensed Harley-Davidson line is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining stock. Buying from an authorized dealer is the surest way to confirm a licensed collaboration knife is genuine.
