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Benchmade - Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Blue Grivory Handle (535)

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  • Sport Type: Recreation
  • LIGHT AS A FEATHER: And incredibly tough; Ideal for hiking, camping, and backpacking, and made for everyday use; A lightweight, go-anywhere tool
  • 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

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Product Description

The Bugout was designed for the modern outdoor adventurer, incorporating the lightest, best performing materials in an extremely slim yet ergonomic package.

Mechanism: AXIS

Action: Manual-opening

Blade Steel: CPMS30V (58-60 HRC)

Blade Length: 3.24” (8.23cm)

Blade Thickness: 0.090” (2.29mm)

Open Length: 7.46” (18.95cm)

Closed Length: 4.22” (10.72cm)

Handle Thickness: 0.42” (10.54mm)

Weight: 1.85oz. (52.45g)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
1,525 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, weight and size of the knife. For example, they mention that it slices like a well-made Japanese santoku blade, it's super light and that it'll fit in your pocket. Customers are also impresseded with the grip, saying that it feels good in the hand and has a satisfying texture. That said, opinions are mixed on the axis lock, value, and sharpness.

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299 customers mention253 positive46 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They mention that it slices like a well-made Japanese santoku blade, the blade steel is terrific, and it closes crazy good. Overall, they find it to be a really nice knife with an attractive design and incredible strength. Customers also say that the S30V steel is a good choice and that it's a great EDC knife.

"...Yes it is over $100 and has a plastic handle but it is perfectly assembled and build quality is excellent for this price...." Read more

"The blade's thickness (or thinness) is perfect as a slicer...." Read more

"...However...With that out of the way, the Benchmade Bugout 535 is excellent, and is the knife I now carry every day!..." Read more

"...Clever and small deep carry pocket clip with a wear resistant parkerized (vs painted) finish. Extremely slicey s30v premium blade steel grind...." Read more

203 customers mention194 positive9 negative

Customers find the weight of the knife to be super light, like a light weight high performance sports car. They also appreciate the small liners and lightweight scales, making it easy to carry.

"...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..." Read more

"...Very light and versatile EDC." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...A high performance folding knife very much akin to a light weight high performance sports car. Ultimately a very highly recommended purchase...." Read more

56 customers mention46 positive10 negative

Customers like the size of the knife. They say it's the perfect size for everyday carry, with a good sized blade. The knife is very well suited in most any EDC environment, and the fit and finish are excellent.

"...This knife is lightweight, the clip is perfect and not too big, and I can deploy it in a flash...." Read more

"...However, still very well suited in most any EDC environment. The terms “high-speed and low-drag” come to mind...." Read more

"...The pocket clip is great, love the size and how much less evasive it looks than a full sized pocket clip...." Read more

"...Also while it is very slim, it holds a really nice sized S30V blade...." Read more

52 customers mention42 positive10 negative

Customers like the grip of the knife. They mention that it feels good in the hand, has an ergonomic design, and offers a satisfying grip texture. They also appreciate the amazingly light weight and rugged construction. Customers also mention that the mechanism is extremely smooth and easy to open and close. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The grivory handle is very tactile and grippy and you can choose your color so that is great!..." Read more

"...The S30V retains the edge well and it's super smooth and easy to open and close with one hand. Very light and versatile EDC." Read more

"...polymer (Benchmade read: “Grivory”) handle scales offer a satisfying grip texture...." Read more

"...The handle feels comfortable in my medium-sized hands. The aesthetics of the knife are great and I love the matching anodized blue thumb studs...." Read more

49 customers mention46 positive3 negative

Customers like the pocket clip on the knife. They say it's deep carry and makes the knife virtually disappear in the pocket.

"...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...." Read more

"...Phosphor bronze washers. Clever and small deep carry pocket clip with a wear resistant parkerized (vs painted) finish...." Read more

"...The pocket clip is great, love the size and how much less evasive it looks than a full sized pocket clip...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

54 customers mention36 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the axis lock. Some mention it's the best locking mechanism on the market, unique, and functions well. However, others say that it'd require an excessive amount of force to close it.

"Very smooth folding action. Perfectly centered. Fantastic lockup. Rock solid. Absolutely zero up/down or side to side blade play...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...deducing a star because Benchmade has been sending poorly centered, grimy locked, poorly sharpened, blade playing knives for too long...." Read more

"...Maybe this is what they meant? The Axis lock is awesome and you'll love and appreciate it - smooth, sure and safe. The pocket clip is perfect...." Read more

44 customers mention23 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the knife. Some mention that it's well worth the price, while others say that it isn't worth the money.

"...Since I have had it the blade is really impressive for the price...." Read more

"...My only critique of the Bugout is the price. It feels slightly expensive for what you get...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...It's a stunning little knife. The price seems a little steep until you use it for what it's actually made for, despite the name (who cares)...." Read more

40 customers mention18 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the knife. Some mention that it's very easy to sharpen, shaving sharp right out of the box, and cuts like a dream. However, others say that it wasn't as hair cuttingly sharp as they wanted out of box, it'd be a little tougher to sharp.

"...because Benchmade has been sending poorly centered, grimy locked, poorly sharpened, blade playing knives for too long...." Read more

"I love this knife. Lightweight and sharpens quickly. Very comfortable to pocket and use." Read more

"...It comes sharp, not shaving sharp and I feel like it's a little overpriced but I know it's a quality knife and Benchmade's lifesharp warranty has..." Read more

"...It cuts well, holds an edge, and is easy to sharpen...." Read more

The One I Carry Every Day - Lightening Fast!
5 Stars
The One I Carry Every Day - Lightening Fast!
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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5.0 out of 5 stars The One I Carry Every Day - Lightening Fast!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
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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5.0 out of 5 stars 535 a great quality American made folding knife
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
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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