Benchmade - Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Plain Edge, Drop-Point Blade, CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), Grivory Handle (535)
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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Color
- Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
- Weight
- 1.85 oz
- Special Feature
- Benchmade Knife
- Handle Material
- Grivory
- Blade Material
- Stainless Steel
- Style
- Bugout
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- Knife
Features 5
- LIGHT AS A FEATHER: And incredibly tough; Ideal for hiking, camping, and backpacking, and made for everyday use; A lightweight, go-anywhere tool.
- 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 GRIVORY 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.
- 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.
Specs 34
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking |
|---|---|
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Model Name | Bugout |
| Special Feature | Benchmade Knife |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Handle Material | Grivory |
| Color | Blue Grivory - Satin Finish |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Bugout |
| Brand Name | Benchmade |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Model Number | 535 |
| Customer Package Type | Flat Free Package (FFP) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Benchmade |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| UPC | 610953150112 |
| Item Type Name | Benchmade Bugout 535 Knife, Droppoint |
| Part Number | 535 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Special Features | Benchmade Knife |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Blade Type | Drop Point |
| Theme | Western |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Blade Length | 3.24 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.85 ounces |
| Item Length | 7.46 inches |
| Size | 3.2" |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Don't let the handle fool you, this is a serious knife!!
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
I have had pocket knives my entire life and had to use them as a part of my job for many years. They are a very personal tool that you rely on and develop a pretty personal relationship with. I have had cheap knives and expensive knives and everything in between. Over time you realize that a cheap knife is not only not as nice but in many cases can be dangerous. So I tend to buy middle range to slightly expensive now and keep it longer. I only buy American made now not because China is evil or any other country is good or bad but because I like buying something from a smaller and more local company that pays attention to details. You get what you pay for is really true. This is my first Benchmade, before this I have had Kershaw US made and Zero Tolerance as my main EDC knives. I have found US made Kershaw knives to be a great value and Zero Tolerance to be just great. So this Benchmade was a shock when I first got it. For $130 I was expecting full stainless steel tangs along the grivory handles and that is not what I got. So I was going to return this knife because even though it is not clearly stated that this knife has a nice stainless steel blade attached to a plastic handle that has metal tang that attaches to the the blade about less than half way. When you grab the plastic handle it will flex under pressure which gives a bad impression. It seems like you could just break the handle yourself if enough pressure is applied which gives a very weak impression of durability and long term strength. I know this is an entry level knife from Benchmade offering superior blade steel and the reason the knife does not cost more and is very light is because of the construction as I mentioned earlier. I decided to keep the knife because I really like the light weight and the blue grivory handle is actually very pleasant to grab. I also like the blue anodized bolts that keep the knife together and the thumbstuds that are also light blue anodized aluminum. Once I made that decision I thought to myself this will just not be my heavy duty knife. Since I have had it the blade is really impressive for the price. I don't think there is another American made knife using this blade steel at this price. If Benchmade did not offer a good warranty then I would have returned the knife but since they cover it for life under normal conditions I figure that the grivory handle despite not having full metal tangs is still strong enough to get the job done and if I have a problem I am sure Benchmade will take care of me. Why this knife is a keeper in any collection? It is really light which makes carrying it for long periods of time in various conditions very pleasant. The grivory handle is very tactile and grippy and you can choose your color so that is great! The blade and how everything is put together is why I buy American higher quality and cost knifes. Yes it is over $100 and has a plastic handle but it is perfectly assembled and build quality is excellent for this price. If you want a more serious configuration and don't mind spending more then I would highly recommend getting a custom built model from Benchmade. They have full metal tang models with grivory handle and you can choose accessories and colors. If you want to save money then Amazon is going to be your best deal. All I can say is give it a try if you are doubtful. This is a great knife!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021 by Tech nerd
Man, this is a good knife
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
For comparison, I have the Northfork(wood), regular griptilian, 940-2, bug out, and series of other knives including several spydercos including the paramilitary 2 and karahawk. I initially liked the quality of the spydercos and they were among my first higher quality knives that I owned. I was always under the impression that spydercos were top of the line, but then I decided to try the grip full sized. Then I went nuts and got the 940, then the bug out, then the mini grip. These knives hold an edge longer than other knives by far of the same steel. Not only that, the axis lock > any other locking mechanism hands down. The blade shapes imho are more practical and universal. After owning the north fork and mini, I didn't think I needed a bug out but this is a solid knife. Slightly longer than a mini grip and north fork but slightly shorter than a 940. Thinner and much lighter than all the knives I have in my collection. It is a solid knife to add to the rotation so much that all of my spydercos except the pm2 are being phased out. Comparably, the manix is the next best thing within this size but I much prefer the ergos of benchmades, this blade shape, and the quality of heat treat to this metal over all. Honestly, I was concerned from reviews about the scales and the pocket clip. It's true the scales feel cheap but they're solid. I don't believe it'll break at all. I wouldn't use this as a survival or bush knife but edc or slicing, it's perfect and extremely effective. The pocket clip is great, love the size and how much less evasive it looks than a full sized pocket clip. I don't understand what the complaints about the pocket clip is about as I have no issues sliding the clip into my pants easily without needing to fiddle with it, even when I got it brand new and hadn't broken it in yet. My favorites in order 1. 940 2. Grip 3. Bug out, north fork, and mini grip (can't decide) (I love the light Bug out and the clip but the scales feel cheap even though they're pretty sturdy but the other knives are thicker and better suited for piercing and heavier duty, therefore pros and cons depending on what you need it for) 4. Pm2 5. Karahawk I am typically very brand neutral, but I've been won over from spydercos hands down. I just need bm to come out with a knife that rivals the karahawk. 100% recommend the bug out. I have the original blue. I'm looking at a adamas to complete my collection
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019 by Flaviar
The One I Carry Every Day - Lightening Fast!
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
First let me say, I’m a Spyderco guy. I used to watch the reviews & hope the reviewer concluded that the Spyderco was the best head to head. I still think that Spyderco is the best value for the money, for knives for harder uses; and I own over a hundred knives from various manufacturers. However... With that out of the way, the Benchmade Bugout 535 is excellent, and is the knife I now carry every day! I know that the rub on this knife is the grivory scales & lack of a full internal steel liner. That said, most people will appreciate the tradeoff of strength vs weight. I own several businesses which are warehouse based. I wear casual clothes to work. This knife is lightweight, the clip is perfect and not too big, and I can deploy it in a flash. With one hand, I can quickly pull it from my back pocket, deploy it, cut some banding, close it, and have it back in pocket, before most people even see it! The ergos are perfect. You barely have to move your fingers to close it. It is faster than a full auto (with the exception of an OTF), because it can be closed as fast as it can be deployed. It is perfectly balanced, flips out so quick and closes without “bouncing” off the lock pin! No other manually deployed knife in the market, deploys AND closes as fast as this one, and is as light, including the Benchmade Griptillian & the 940 series. No one should use a $100.00 plus knife as a prybar! Very few would function if misused anyway. This is not a hard use knife. Yes, a stronger knife might be more appropriate for hunting, camping & hard use; but for everyday carry and office warehouse usage, this knife cannot be beat. It is wicked sharp, stays sharp, and can easily be retouched with a chefs sharpening steel. I highly recommend it for medium duty tasks such as cutting boxes, food prep, opening packages, opening letters, cutting banding, cutting medium rope, cutting leather, and digging out splinters! I would not be without it!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020 by Rob G.
The motion of the ocean - UPDATED
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
It’s not about the size of your tool, it’s how you use it. This isn’t a big heavy chopping knife or pry bar, it’s a lightweight, thin, easy to carry pocket knife. Once you get used to that it’s a superb little knife. I was weary at first because I handled one soon after the release and it was very flimsy and flexible, I could bend the handle, but this one is a lot sturdier. So that’s a sigh of relief. It’s similar in size to a full sized Griptillian, but half the width. It’s got a deeper carry pocket clip, and is lighter, I guess those are good points? I never noticed the griptillian in my pocket nor did I care that it poked out a quarter of an inch, so that bit is indifferent to me. It cuts well, holds an edge, and is easy to sharpen. Over all this is a really nice knife, the attention to detail and craftsmanship are both very noticeable. I am pleased with my purchase. I love it. EDIT FIVE MONTHS LATER I’ve carried the bugout every day. I still love it. The screws did start to back out, and I lost one. But Benchmade and their superb customer service replaced the screw...along with a complete set for the knife. My knife is back to 100% and with the addition of loctite (should have put some on to begin with) it’s rock solid. I totally recommend this knife.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019 by Ben
535 a great quality American made folding knife
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
Very smooth folding action. Perfectly centered. Fantastic lockup. Rock solid. Absolutely zero up/down or side to side blade play. Great details with the blue anodized thumb studs, barrel spacers and black coated titanium axis lock bar. A minimalist steel liner design frame the axis lock mechanism. Phosphor bronze washers. Clever and small deep carry pocket clip with a wear resistant parkerized (vs painted) finish. Extremely slicey s30v premium blade steel grind. A beautiful swedge at the top of the blade aids is its piercing capabilities. Of course the hole vs the sum of its parts – a very well-engineered light weight carry. Regardless of weight, the knife still feels quite solid in the hand. Blue injection molded glass-filled nylon-based plastic polymer (Benchmade read: “Grivory”) handle scales offer a satisfying grip texture. Easily light and compact enough to serve as a backup blade option inside any bugout bag. However, still very well suited in most any EDC environment. The terms “high-speed and low-drag” come to mind. But in a good way… vs the mall ninja, car door batoning, z-hunter kind of way (node to The Shabazz). A high performance folding knife very much akin to a light weight high performance sports car. Ultimately a very highly recommended purchase. Probably the only knife that most will truly ever need on a day to day basis. If you’re considering the basic configuration Benchmade mini grip(s) or Spyderco Delica 4. Then you own it to yourself to at least strongly consider the Benchmade 535 Bugout. One of the very best in the entire Benchmade line up.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018 by BCKurth
Wonderful EDC
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
I bought this a few months ago as my first folding knife and I love it! I wear scrubs for work and wanted something that wouldn't scare patients and would be light enough that I didn't remember it was there. The deep carry clip is amazing; I want this on all my knives now (just ordered two more Benchmade's.) The S30V blade holds an edge well, but mine wasn't as hair cuttingly sharp as I wanted out of the box. It thankfully didn't take long to sharpen it back up using a diamond stone and I have to touch it up about once/week at this point (I want my knives really sharp all the time.) For the scales, they are incredibly thin and light, but the strength of this knife is unbelievable. I wouldn't take it into combat, but for EDC it is more than sufficient. The Axis lock mechanism is incredible too, with a day or two of practice I was able to open it with the speed of an automatic knife. No play at all after months of hard daily use either. The best accolade I can give for this knife is that my buddies (all of whom have multiple knives and have been into this for many years) liked the size and weight so much of the bugout they went and bought one for their EDC.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020 by PatencyPro
The Last EDC Knife You Need
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
This is an excellent EDC knife and maybe the best one I’ve used. The only problem is the name. For most the idea of a bugout knife is the knife they would keep in a bugout bag that would serve as an all purpose knife. While I don’t have a bugout bag if I was packing one, I’d very likely have a good fixed survival blade instead of a light weight light use folding knife. While I might carry a folding knife as well it would probably be something a little sturdier like a titanium frame lock knife. This knife should have been called “The EDC.” For something I carry every day I don’t want something big and heavy that I can chop wood with, I want a smaller pocket friendly knife that uses a good steel. That is essentially what this knife is. Due to the small steel liners and lightweight scales this knife is very lightweight and it is easy to forget you even have it in your pocket. Also while it is very slim, it holds a really nice sized S30V blade. S30V may have aged a bit but it is still an excellent steel that holds a very nice edge for a long time and is very resistant to corrosion. I’m not a great blade sharpener and so it does take me a while to put a good edge on it but that’s mostly due to my lack of sharpening skills. The handle scales have a bit more flex than I’m used to but for light EDC use this is not a problem. The small liners and lightweight scales are what make this such a nice carry and for most EDC cutting it is more than sturdy enough to get the job done. If you want an all purpose survival knife or a work blade for more heavy duty use than this is not for you, but if you are looking for a light use EDC knife that disappears in the pocket and has excellent premium blade steel, I can’t think of any better option. [UPDATE] Updating the review with some pictures but also deducing a star because Benchmade has been sending poorly centered, grimy locked, poorly sharpened, blade playing knives for too long. The knife is still great and it gets 5 stars but the company needs to give the attention to detail that they used to 10 years ago that they don’t seem to anymore and especially for the price they ask.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017 by I Like Stuff
Way overpriced, but cool tool
Color: Blue Grivory - Satin Finish
These EDC manufacturers have us paying ridiculous amounts of money for tiny plastic handled knives that all look sort of alike, aren't really that innovative, and likely cost pennies on the dollar to produce. There, someone had to say it! [Collective gasp]. But knives have become a thing, sort of like beanie babies for guys. That point behind us, yes this is a cool tool to play around with. After maybe 500 mostly mindless deploys, a dab of knife oil, and one minor finger injury, the mechanics have become perfect. I love the color of the handle. It feels good in the hand. It's way sharp. The micro corduroy finish on the blade is oh so attractive. As for knocks, the blue anodized finish on the thumb stud is showing signs of wearing through, and I expect these to look pretty beat up after a year of so, but it's a tool, so, so what. All in all I'd rate this as great purchase. If you're looking for a an attractive, well made pocket knife (endless YouTube videos) in this price range, and you can only afford one knife, this maybe be the one for you. If you want to spend less and still get an almost as cool knife, get a Kershaw Leek [another gasp], which is just as sharp, is less than 1/2 the price and is 75% as cool as the Bugout.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020 by Pyracantha