Benchmade Bugout 535-12 – Satin CPM-S30V Drop Point Blade – Tan Grivory Handle – Gold Anodized Backspacer & Thumb Studs – Black Mini Deep Carry Pocket Clip and Black Hardware - AXIS Lock Manual

Benchmade, a very well-known US-based knife manufacturer, offers a huge number of products that all make for a great pocket knife. From fixed blades, to automatics, to their signature AXIS-lock manuals, Benchmade’s growing list of options continues to impress. Us at SRKT agree that Benchmade offers one of the largest number of solid everyday carry pocket knives. If you find yourself using your blade multiple times throughout the day, and don’t have a Benchmade yet, you should certainly try one out, as they make a model for everybody.

Released in 2017, the Bugout has made waves in the everday carry pocket knife industry. When released, the knife community was shocked by the mixture of tacticallity, simplicity, and weightlessness behind the Bugout. Many knives have hit the market trying to model the classic Bugout by the US-based company, but the Bugout remains near the top of the Mount Rushmore of EDC knives. Incredibly lightweight, but featuring high-grade materials to get nearly any job done, the Bugout is a knife everybody should own. If you don’t already, the Benchmade Bugout comes in a large number of handle/blade color combos and materials. The specific “base” model 535 came with a blue colored handle and satin plain edge CPM-S30V blade. The thumb studs and backspacer were finished blue as well, while the hardware and pocket clip are all black coated.

The 2024 Bugout with its Tan Grivory Handle, matte satin blade and the gold anodized backspacers and thumb studs, crates a bit of flair for the Gold! Please don’t let the lightness of this knife fool you, it is more than capable. USA made. 

Specifications

Overall Length: 7.46” (189.5 mm)

Blade Length: 3.24” (82.3 mm)

Cutting Edge: 3.0” (76.2 mm)

Blade Width: 1.0” (25.4 mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.090” (2.29 mm)

Blade Material: CPM-S30V

Blade Finish: Matte Satin

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade Edge: Plain

Blade Grind: Flat

Handle Length: 4.22” (107.2 mm)

Handle Width: 1.0” (25.4 mm)

Handle Thickness: 0.42” (10.54 mm)

Handle Material: Grivory Polymer

Handle Color: Tan

Opening Mechanism: AXIS Lock Dual Thumb Stud Manual

Lock Style: AXIS Lock

Frame/Liner Material: Stainless Steel

Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up, Black

Baskspacer: Anodized Gold

Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.45 g)

Made In: USA