(Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material
Cons: None
BM 535
Great knife, many options available but this one is a champ. Great slicer, weight, and sharp out of the box.
Benchmade Bugout AXIS Folding Knife 3.24" S30V Smoked Gray Plain Blade, Ranger Green Grivory Handles - 535GRY-1
Part #: BM535GRY1 | Benchmade Knives
Description
BM535GRY1: 535GRY-1 Bugout | Benchmade Design
Benchmade
The Bugout was designed for the modern outdoor adventurer, incorporating the lightest, best performing materials in an extremely slim, yet ergonomic package. Subtle, yet capable, this version of the Bugout was developed to be easily carried anywhere without drawing attention to itself. Ranger green handles and a smoked gray Cerakote blade that blends into nearly any environment. Whether you're in the city or mountains, this lightweight folder will be ready when you are.
Features
- AXIS lock
- Drop point, smoke gray Cerakote blade
- CPM-S30V premium stainless steel (58-60HRC)
- Ranger Green Grivory handle with tan anodized aluminum barrel spacers
- Lightweight DLC-coated titanium AXIS bar, tan anodized aluminum thumb stud, oversized lanyard hole, and smoke gray Cerakote reversible mini deep-carry pocket clip
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.24" (8.23 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.090" (2.29 mm)
- Handle Thickness: 0.42" (10.54 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Weight: 1.85 oz. (52.45 g)
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel, Reversible, Tip-Up
- Lock Mechanism: AXIS
- Overall Length: 7.46" (18.95 cm)
- Closed Length: 4.22" (10.72 cm)
- Class: Blue
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 610953151393
Related Categories
Benchmade Knives, Benchmade Bugout 535 Folding Knives Series, S30V Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Axis/Crossbar, Made in USA
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Customer Reviews
Drew
Lexington, SCOct 11, 2022
Knife Dude
Kentucky Sep 08, 2022
Pros: Blade Material
Cons: None
Upgrade the scales
I have 4 Bugouts. The Mini Bugout and the 535BK-4, 535-2 and 535-1. Great knife potential. I have upgraded all with Grivory scales to titanium or material of your choice. Keep it MADE IN THE USA! Also if you want a tight lockup and no swash in the blade I recommend oversized washers
Jason
The SJ shoreDec 19, 2021
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Overpriced and worth it
First off, knife itself is more army green and gray than in the pictures, where it looks a little more brown and near black. Not a bad thing, just making people aware.This seems to be kind of a touchstone knife that remains divisive, and while I acknowledge that it seems weird for the scales to flex like they do, it doesn't affect performance. The scales and handle ergos feel great, you can get your fingers nice and close to the blade for fine carving, blade is very sharp out of the box and slices phenomenally. Zero blade play in any direction, amazing considering the lack of liners.The action is smooth out of the box with no stick or grind. The click and clack isn't super satisfying just because there's not much weight to thud against, but overall it remains one of my favorite knives to play with. Clip has just the right amount of grip and curve to be my favorite going in and out of the pocket. I get the hype. There's something about how it feels and functions despite it being a featherweight that is essentially appealing. Is it expensive, too expensive for the materials? Yes. Is it worth it because of its singular feel, intangibles and touchstone status? Yes.
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