Benchmade 13220 hd lfk

[CBurgerjr]

Do any of you know any info. on these ? How do you like them ?
BENCHMADE ~ 13220 H-D LFK (1ST PRODUCTION RUN)
MODEL# [ BM13220LFK ]
BENCHMADE
MADE BY : BENCHMADE

Item Description
MADE IN U.S.A.

This monster folder incorporates a tail fin design that rotates open and
closed in tandem with the blade allowing for a much larger
blade in proportion to handle size.
Machined Aircraft Grade Aluminum w/ Santoprene Overmold
Corrosion Resistant Materials
Ambidextrous Opening
Textured Handle
Features:
Blade Length: 5.20"
Blade Thickness: 0.118"
Handle Thickness: 0.760"
Blade Material: 440C Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Clip-Point; Ambidextrous
Weight: 6.70oz.
Pocket Clip: Tip-Down, Reversible, Black
Lock Mechanism: Locking-Liner
Overall Length: 10.25"
Closed Length: 6.70"
Sheath Material: Nylon Pouch with Velcro® Closure

 

[res1cue]

It was okay, no blade play, cool, mechanism, sharp and thin 440c edge, but i ended up selling it bc i hate tipdown carry and i was leary of the thin linerlock.. Had potential but I dont think bm invested enough into it

 

[hikeeba]

Howdy. I'm late to the party, as usual. I stumbled on this thread while doing a search for the BM 10100. I have one, and would like to get another.

As mentioned, I have the former 10100 LFK model. I haven't used it a lot, but I did try to put the knife through its paces when I got it to get a feel for not only how it would handle, and how it would handle different tasks. For basic campcraft-type tasks, the knife works well. Because of it's size, it's more suited to medium duty tasks rather than detailed or artistic whittling. I used my 10100 for carving stakes for the tarp shelter, splitting kindling with a baton, and for basic food prep. As I expected, the LFK handled these tasks with ease. At the end of the weekend, the 440C blade only required a few runs through my Tri-Angle Sharpmaker to fully restore it's edge.

Sadly, I only took one picture of it in action (splitting wood for kindling):

For what it is, I really like the knife. It packs a lot of power into minimal space. The knife operates smoothly, mine doesn't wiggle at all in any position, and it locks up solidly when open. If I could redesign the knife, I'd maybe offer a carbon steel blade and incorporate a more substantial locking mechanism. Not that the liner lock is whimpy; I just would feel better knowing it had a beefier lock. But, as long as I realize what I'm working with, and understand the knife's possible limitations, I'm sure I'll have no problems with the LFK through many years of service.

Because of it's size, it isn't for everyone. I think it is way too big to be carried in a pocket, or even on a belt as an EDC item. Even though I don't use mine very much, it does ride along in the bottom of my backpack on most of my adventures as a back-up option. I would recommend this knife to someone who can conjour an idea of what this knife is, and what it is capable of doing/not doing; someone who can appreciate it as a large folder, and not a small folding fixed blade.

OK, back to my search for another one. I'd prefer to find an original 10100 LFK rather than one with the H-D logo on it, but if the newer version is all I can find, then so be it.