Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 – Two-Blade Stag Slip Joint
The Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 is the traditional entry in the Lone Wolf line Benchmade acquired: a two-blade slip joint with genuine stag handle scales and mirror-polished bolsters. There is no lock and no pocket clip, just a 2.60" 8Cr14 stainless main blade, a secondary blade, and a backspring, which is the pattern pocket knives were built on for a century before locking folders took over. This model is discontinued.
Buyers looking at the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 are usually comparing slip joint knives and traditional stag-handled pocket knives.
Specifications
- Model / SKU: Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018
- Blade Length: 2.60" (main blade)
- Blade Steel: 8Cr14 stainless
- Blade Count: Two
- Overall Length: 6.11"
- Weight: 2.60 oz
- Handle: Genuine stag with mirror-polished bolsters
- Mechanism: Slip joint (non-locking)
- Status: Discontinued
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a slip joint on a knife?
A slip joint holds the blade open with spring tension against a flat on the blade tang rather than with a lock. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 uses that traditional backspring design, so the blade stays put under normal cutting pressure but will fold if the spine is struck hard.
Can a slip joint knife close on your fingers?
It can if the blade is loaded backward against the spine, which is why slip joints are meant for slicing and light cutting rather than prying or batoning. Used the way it was designed, the backspring on the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 holds the blade open securely.
Why do people like slip joint knives?
They are light, thin, and legal in more places than locking folders, and the two-blade layout gives you a fresh edge for dirty work without touching your main blade. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 adds genuine stag and polished bolsters, which is the classic gentleman's-knife look.
What is the handle on the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 made of?
Genuine stag, meaning naturally shed deer antler, over mirror-polished bolsters. Because stag is a natural material, no two Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 knives carry exactly the same color or texture.
Is 8Cr14 good knife steel?
8Cr14 is an affordable stainless with solid corrosion resistance that takes an edge very easily. It gives up edge retention to premium powder steels, but on a light-duty traditional knife like the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 it strops back to sharp in seconds.
Where was the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 made?
Benchmade manufactures its own line in Oregon City, Oregon. The Lone Wolf line Benchmade acquired mixed USA-built and imported models, and Going Gear's records for the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 do not state a country of origin, so we do not claim one.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Crosscurrent 40018 is discontinued and out of production, so availability is limited to remaining stock.
