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Benchmade - Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Drop-Point Blade, Carbon Fiber (535BK-2)

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Color: Graphite Black CF-Elite - Cerakote Finish


Features

  • LIGHT AS A FEATHER: And incredibly tough; Ideal for hiking, camping, and backpacking, and made for everyday use; A lightweight, go-anywhere tool. CF-Elite offers a lighter, stiffer handle.
  • CPM-S30V STEEL: For first-rate edge retention and corrosion resistance; Precision drop-point construction for strength and versatility. Factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
  • FULLY AMBIDEXTROUS CF-ELITE HANDLE: Has an ergonomic textured grip and is molded from glass-filled nylon for superior durability.
  • AXIS LOCKING MECHANISM: Ensures safety and a smooth open and easy close; Reversible clip; Lanyard hole for versatile carry options. the perfect addition to your EDC collection, backpack, survival kit, tackle box, and more.
  • YOURS, FOR LIFE: Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife. Benchmade LifeSharp services includes cleaning, oiling, adjustments, and re-sharpening.

Recommended Uses For Product: Camping, Hiking


Brand: Benchmade


Model Name: Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Drop Point Blade, Plain Edge


Special Feature: Benchmade Knife


Age Range (Description): Adult


Included Components: Knife


Handle Material: Carbon Fiber


Color: Graphite Black CF-Elite - Cerakote Finish


Blade Material: Stainless Steel


Style: Bugout


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Camping, Hiking


Brand: ‎Benchmade


Model Name: ‎Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Drop Point Blade, Plain Edge


Special Feature: ‎Benchmade Knife


Age Range (Description): ‎Adult


Included Components: ‎Knife


Handle Material: ‎Carbon Fiber


Color: ‎Graphite Black CF-Elite - Cerakote Finish


Blade Material: ‎Stainless Steel


Style: ‎Bugout


Blade Length: ‎3.24 Inches


Theme: ‎Everyday Outdoor


Power Source: ‎Manual


Product Care Instructions: ‎Hand Wash Only


Hand Orientation: ‎Ambidextrous


Item Weight: ‎1.8 Ounces


Blade Shape: ‎Drop Point


Blade Edge: ‎Flat


Reusability: ‎Reusable


Customer Package Type: ‎Standard Shipping Package


Item Length: ‎7.46 Inches


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎00


Shape: ‎Round


Size: ‎One Size


Blade Type: ‎Drop Point


Manufacturer: ‎Benchmade


UPC: ‎610953197100


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎6.02 x 2.8 x 1.73 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.11 Kilograms


Brand Name: ‎Benchmade


Warranty Description: ‎SEE MANUFACTURER


Material: ‎Stainless Steel


Suggested Users: ‎unisex-adult


Part Number: ‎535BK-2


Date First Available: December 17, 2019


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    • Benchmade quality
Its a Benchmade, quality thru and thru, the bugout is my favorite carry blade, super light weight, razor sharp, customizable, and Benchmade quality.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Benny Hicks
    • Solid everyday knife
Terrific knife that maintains its sharpness even after some tough jobs.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Definitely an edc knife!
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Definitely an edc knife! I made the decision to purchase this knife because I wanted to retire my Griptilian which I've owned about 20 years. It was my 1st real quality blade, in comparison it's more substantial then its counter part the bugout. There is nothing wrong with the Benchmade bugout, accept that, it's good qualities work against it in my case. 1st the ergonomics, it feels very comfortable in the hand, i have small to medium size hands. I work as a handyman so there not skinny frail hands either. The knife is light, thin and it carries very well, you don't notice it's even there, and that's my concern. The griptilian is much bulkier/ robust so if it accidentally slips out of your pocket, you will feel it. Not do with the bugout. I enjoy using a more fuller knife, like the Coldsteel Recone 1. I do have other light, smaller blades like the Dosier which is a close comparison to the Bugout in size, weight and overall performance. It's not a 100% equivalent but at a fraction of the cost, it's pretty darn close, i choose not to carry the dosier for the same reason. It doesn't cost the same but the end result is a lost blade. If you make the purchase you won't be disappointed with the bugout, it's everything you thought it would be. I returned it, because I didn't want to toss it in a drawer and never use it but it is a good everyday carry. Hope this helps ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023 by Lou/Handyrepairman Lou/Handyrepairman
    • Best knife I own
This knife is crazy expensive but I'd incredibly high quality. It feels like it weighs almost nothing and I love it. It could be a little easier to snap open but I don't mind it being secure
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2025 by MatthewJ
    • New knife
Great product. Delivered as ordered. Nice knife easy to carry and very sharp.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2026 by Doug570
    • Perfect lightweight EDC
I already have a few Benchmade and a few Zero Tolerance knife's as well as others. I wanted a super thin, light weight EDC with medium blade and the 535 Bugout fits the need perfectly. Light enough to also use as a backup sock knife. Pro's Lightweight, you barely know it's there The blade arrived sharp and ready to use The Givory CF scales are super light and have just enough grip Cons Not really any Would have been nice if the scale cross hatch would have gone from end to end for more grip Personal touches Inner edge of scales had a few slight burrs. Quick touch up with a manual deburring tool is all they needed Recurved the deep pocket clip for quicker draw Slightly loosened the pivot screw so the blade closes one handed just by pulling the Axis bar back ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025 by Special Ops Guy
    • Another beautiful knife from Benchmade
Another beautifully made knife from Benchmade. I have previously had the Griptillian. This is a slimmer and lighter knife than that. I love their locking mechanism. I have small hands, so this makes it so much easier for one handed closing than with other knives with a more traditional liner lock. Very impressed so far. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024 by Steven Wort
    • OK knife but didn't compare to my Benchmade Super Freek
I purchased the Bugout after hearing about the new updated handle. I'm all for a stronger handle and thought I'd give it a shot. I've carried a Super Freek 560 for two years now as my EDC and planned to replace it with the lighter Bugout. After receiving the Bugout I did a sort of non official comparison of the two. I put them in my pocket and jogged around the house to check the weight/feel. Sliced an apple with both knives, tried the handle in different positions, open close mechanism... I was really trying to find a reason to use the Bugout because it is such a cool little knife but I couldn't justify keeping it. It just seemed "cheap" in my hand compared to the Freek. It is lighter by 2.5 oz but I really couldn't notice a difference in my pocket between the two. The Freek sliced an apple the same or better because of the larger more ergonomic handle. For heavy use the Freek would be much more durable. I thought to myself why would I use the bugout if I can have a knife more rugged without much if any downside. In almost all cases I would take the freek over the bugout, even with my gym shorts. For that reason I returned the bugout and purchased another Freek. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021 by Rusty W. Craig

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