Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT – Overbuilt 4.80" Tanto Fixed Blade
The Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT is a heavy tactical fixed blade knife built around a 4.80" 9Cr13 stainless tanto ground from 0.20" stock. High traction black G10 scales keep it planted in the hand, and the knife rides in a molded polymer sheath with rivet holes for paracord and a MOLLE compatible clip. At 11.22 oz it is unapologetically stout, which was always the point of this one.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 4.80"
- Overall Length: 9.00"
- Blade Thickness: 0.20"
- Blade Material: 9Cr13 stainless steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Tanto, plain edge
- Blade Finish: Black coated
- Handle Material: Black G10
- Handle Thickness: 0.700"
- Weight: 11.22 oz
- Sheath: Molded nylon / hard polymer, MOLLE compatible
- Lock Mechanism: Fixed blade, full exposed tang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tanto blade good for?
A tanto puts a thick, heavily reinforced point behind the tip and gives you a second straight edge along the front grind. That makes the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT well suited to piercing tough material, scraping, and prying-adjacent chores that would worry a thin drop point, while the long straight belly still slices cleanly.
Is 9Cr13 good knife steel?
9Cr13 is a Chinese stainless steel in the same broad family as 440C. It is genuinely stainless, takes a keen edge easily, and is simple to bring back on a stone or ceramic rod. The Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT runs it at 58-60 HRC, which is a sensible balance of edge holding and easy field maintenance for a knife this size.
How long is the blade on the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT, and is that legal to carry?
The blade is 4.80" with a 9.00" overall length. Plenty of places cap fixed blade or open-carry blade length well below 4.80", and rules vary by state, county, and city. Check your local laws before carrying the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT outside the home.
What sheath comes with the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT?
It ships with a molded nylon / hard polymer friction fit sheath rather than sheet Kydex. The sheath carries rivet holes for paracord lashing and accepts a MOLLE style clip, so the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT can be mounted to a pack, belt, or plate carrier webbing.
Where is the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT made?
Benchmade builds its own knives in Oregon City, Oregon, but the Heckler & Koch line was a separate licensed program and the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT is listed as an import. Benchmade has since retired the H&K line entirely.
Where can I buy the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer and lists the Benchmade H&K Conspiracy 14101BT whenever stock is available. Because the H&K line is discontinued, remaining pieces are limited to what is left in circulation.
