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Benchmade - Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Black CF-Elite Handle (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.
  • AMERICAN MADE CPM-S30V STEEL: For first-rate edge retention and corrosion resistance; Precision drop-point construction for strength and versatility.
  • 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. the perfect addition to your EDC collection, backpack, survival kit, tackle box, and more.

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: CF-Elite


Color: Graphite Black CF-Elite - Cerakote Finish


Blade Material: Stainless Steel


Style: Bugout 535


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: ‎CF-Elite


Color: ‎Graphite Black CF-Elite - Cerakote Finish


Blade Material: ‎Stainless Steel


Style: ‎Bugout 535


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


Size: ‎One Size


Manufacturer: ‎Benchmade


UPC: ‎610953197100


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎6.02 x 2.68 x 1.73 inches


Package Weight: ‎0.1 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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    • 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
    • The perfect gift knife.
I bought this knife as a gift for someone not into knives but who I read as someone who might get into knives with some pushing. They appreciated it! I replace the scales it comes with with titanium scales. Frankly, I don't really see the point of the CF-Elite scales. They are still plastic (not true carbon fiber), and plastic is plastic, who cares what kind? The plastic scales give this relatively expensive knife a cheaper feel so I definitely recommend metal scales of some sort. Other than that, this is a perfectly designed knife. The blade is thin and very good at slicing. The axis lock is fun and with a little practice very easy to open and close the knife with one handed. The centering was perfect out of the box and after disassembling and reassembling it was still perfect. The pivot is buttery smooth with the bronze phosphor washers after I applied some knife pivot lube. People say the springs wear out but frankly I have not experienced that myself. Other than the scales, the only real downside is probably the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024 by ABC
    • Excellent knife!
Bought as gifts for my son and son-in-law on a recommendation. Both men were very happy! Great gift for the man who has everything!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025 by Amy Norwood
    • 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
    • Blade that is proven itself several times
Durable knife, and darn it keeps a sharp blade, slim and light weight too!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024 by Brian’s Gott
    • One of my favorite EDCs
It's lightweight and well-made. My last one was stolen (along with a number of other things) when my truck was stolen from the DIA parking garage. This is one of the first things I replaced afterwards.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024 by J. Johnson
    • Great little knife
Lightweight, low profile. Great for those times you don't want carry something larger.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • 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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