Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 – All Weather Series Drop Point
The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 is the All Weather Series drop point fixed blade, built around the two things that ruin a hunting knife in bad conditions: rust and a slick handle. The 4.23" blade is N680 stainless, and the handle is high-density hi-vis orange Santoprene with a specialized grip texture that keeps working when it is wet. Spine jimping and a deep finger choil add control for fine work. It ships in a leather sheath. This model is discontinued.
Buyers looking at the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 are usually comparing fixed blade hunting knives and all-weather drop point knives.
Specifications
- Model / SKU: Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101
- Blade Length: 4.23"
- Blade Steel: N680 stainless
- Blade Style: Drop point, plain edge
- Blade Thickness: 0.124"
- Overall Length: 7.97"
- Handle: High-density hi-vis orange Santoprene, textured
- Handle Thickness: 0.560"
- Weight: 5.5 oz with sheath
- Construction: Fixed blade
- Sheath: Leather, included
- Origin: Made in USA
- Status: Discontinued
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fixed blade hunting knife?
A fixed blade has no pivot or folding joint, so the blade and tang are one continuous piece of steel carried in a sheath. That gives more strength than a folder and makes cleaning simple after field dressing, which is the whole point of the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101.
What is Santoprene and why is the handle orange?
Santoprene is a soft, high-density thermoplastic rubber that grips better as it gets wet, which is why the All Weather Series used it. On the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 it is molded in hi-vis orange so a knife set down on the ground or in snow is easy to spot again.
What is a drop point blade?
A drop point curves the spine gently down to the tip for a strong point and a long, sweeping belly. On the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 that shape covers field dressing, camp chores and general outdoor cutting without a delicate tip to snap.
Is N680 good knife steel?
N680 is nitrogen-alloyed stainless with very high corrosion resistance, which is exactly what an all-weather knife needs. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 sharpens easily on a ceramic rod or fine stone and tolerates wet storage far better than a carbon steel would.
Is the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 legal to carry?
The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 is a sheath-carried fixed blade with a 4.23" blade, which puts it over the blade-length limit some cities set. Fixed blade carry rules vary by state and municipality, so check your local laws before carrying it.
Does the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 come with a sheath?
Yes. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 includes a leather belt sheath.
Where was the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 made?
Benchmade manufactures in Oregon City, Oregon, and the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 is listed as made in the USA.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Lone Wolf Mountainside 40031-101 is discontinued and out of production, so availability is limited to remaining stock.
