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product_id: 46263424
title: "Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Plain Edge, Drop-Point Blade, CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), Grivory Handle (535)"
brand: "benchmade"
price: "$1394692"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Benchmade"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/46263424-bugout-outdoor-edc-folding-knife-slim-lightweight-plain-edge-drop
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# Ambidextrous ergonomic grip 1.85 oz ultra-lightweight 3.24 in CPM-S30V steel blade Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Plain Edge, Drop-Point Blade, CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), Grivory Handle (535)

**Brand:** benchmade
**Price:** $1394692
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Cut through the day with the Bugout—light, sharp, and always ready to perform.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Plain Edge, Drop-Point Blade, CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), Grivory Handle (535) by benchmade
- **How much does it cost?** $1394692 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/46263424-bugout-outdoor-edc-folding-knife-slim-lightweight-plain-edge-drop)

## Best For

- benchmade enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted benchmade brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Steel Edge:** Crafted from premium CPM-S30V stainless steel, delivering unmatched edge retention and corrosion resistance for all your outdoor adventures.
- • **Featherweight Champion:** At just 1.85 ounces, carry supreme cutting power without the bulk—your ultimate everyday companion.
- • **Ambidextrous Grip Mastery:** Ergonomic Grivory handle molded for durability and comfort, designed for seamless use by both left and right-handed pros.
- • **Smooth & Secure Axis Lock:** Experience effortless one-handed deployment with the industry-leading Axis locking mechanism—safety and speed in perfect harmony.
- • **Lifetime Sharpness Promise:** Benchmade’s LifeSharp service keeps your blade factory-sharp forever—because your EDC deserves lifelong performance.

## Overview

The Benchmade Bugout 535 is a premium everyday carry folding knife featuring a 3.24-inch drop-point blade forged from CPM-S30V stainless steel (58-60HRC) for superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. Weighing only 1.85 ounces, its slim Grivory handle offers ambidextrous ergonomic comfort and durability. Equipped with the smooth and secure Axis locking mechanism, this knife is designed for hiking, camping, and daily tasks. Benchmade’s lifetime LifeSharp service ensures your knife stays razor-sharp and ready for life.

## Description

Buy Benchmade - Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Plain Edge, Drop-Point Blade, CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), Grivory Handle (535): Pocket Knives & Folding Knives - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Best EDC you will find. - Exactly what you would expect from Benchmade. Super sharp, very light weight and perfect size for EDC. This is my 2nd Benchmade and definitely will be adding more to my collection.
Review: Man, this is a good knife - 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

## Features

- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07452LTBD |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,594 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #34 in Camping Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 3.24 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Brand Name | Benchmade |
| Color | Flat dark earth and blue |
| Customer Package Type | Flat Free Package (FFP) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,714 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00610953150112 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Grivory |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Item Height | 0.2 inches |
| Item Length | 7.46 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Benchmade Bugout 535 Knife, Droppoint |
| Item Weight | 1.85 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Benchmade |
| Model Name | Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Drop Point Blade, Plain Edge |
| Model Number | 535 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Special Feature | Benchmade Knife |
| Special Features | Benchmade Knife |
| Style | Bugout |
| Theme | Sport |
| UPC | 610953150112 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Benchmade
- **Color:** Flat dark earth and blue
- **Handle Material:** Grivory
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Model Name:** Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Drop Point Blade, Plain Edge
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hiking
- **Special Feature:** Benchmade Knife
- **Style:** Bugout

## Images

![Bugout Outdoor EDC Folding Knife, Slim, Lightweight, Plain Edge, Drop-Point Blade, CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC), Grivory Handle (535) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OrC9BoLNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are you an authorized seller, will benchmade honor the lifetime guarantee?**
A: I've never once had Benchmade all me for a receipt when sending in a knife for service...not once. They simply verify that the knife is legit and not a clone and then fix whatever is wrong, and then return your knife to you. I've sent in probably 30 over the years, and they've never asked for my receipt to proceed I bought it from a authorized reseller. They realize that people sell these so much on the secondary market, that it would be impossible to have a receipt for every single one-plus who saves a receipt from 5-10 years ago? Nobody. They just fix them, or offer you credit for another model if the one you send in can't be fixed and is out of production.

**Q: Anyone know if the bug out pocket clip is compatible with the 940?**
A: It Is

**Q: How do I know that this is not a clone aka a fake?**
A: Fakes/clones/replicas/knockoffs, whatever you want to call them are sold by three major vendors: AliExpress, DHgate and Wish.
The knives are manufactured by a small group of craftsman representing an estimated 10-20 major online customer facing storefronts in Shenzhen, China. These stores are shielded by China's 'give zero f@#$ks' attitude related to copyright law, fair use and international patent laws. 
I've seen clones of a Benchmade 940 and the new Benchmade 9400 Auto.
The quality in materials is indistinguishable, even the D2 and S30v steel hardness was true to the originals on the ones I examined. After a side-by-side comparison with my genuine 940 the small discrepancies start crawling out of the woodwork. Examples: The blade not seating low enough in the closed position, pocket clip 2cm shorter than original, laser engravings are slightly askew.
They are getting better all the time and becoming harder to spot, especially now that the clone shops are dialing in their authentic looking packaging.
For a price comparison:
Chinese 9400Bk $30, free shipping.
USA 9400Bk $270, shipping varies.

535's clones start around $20, but come in many limited editions with anodized titanium parts, jade/G10/carbon fiber and even titanium scales.

**Q: Is this a legal knife to carry in California?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best EDC you will find.
*by S***B on January 3, 2026*

Exactly what you would expect from Benchmade. Super sharp, very light weight and perfect size for EDC. This is my 2nd Benchmade and definitely will be adding more to my collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Man, this is a good knife
*by F***R on March 26, 2019*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic EDC Knife
*by J***H on September 23, 2022*

Right out the box I was awestruck with how light the Bugout was. Like it’s really light lol. And it’s quite thin also! I have quite Big hands width wise and at first it felt a little strange to open (only because I’ve always bought very very chunky knives) even so I still got used to it very fast and now it’s one of my favorite knives to fidget with! that is the only reason I put ergonomics at 4 stars instead of five, it’s really just a preference thing, but if my fat hands could get used to it you can too lol. But none of that takes away from its sturdiness for its size or high quality build at all! One of the first things you’ll notice when you open it up is how insanely smooth the action is. If it’s not smooth right away just keep fidgeting with it and trust me it’ll be silky smooth is no time! I’m a huge fan of anything benchmade and the bugout in my opinion has to be the best EDC knife I’ve ever had as regards practicality. I quality control tested it and it passed my inspection with flying colors. And of course it’s extremely sharp, it glides through paper and cardboard which is what I initially tested it with. Keep in mind it’s not going to be ridiculously sturdy like a Benchmade Adamas or something like that but it is an absolutely fantastic blade, and if your looking for a high quality EDC this is it, and it’s worth every penny! But if you’re looking for something extremely durable and just bulletproof in every way look for something along the lines of an Osborne, Mini Adamas, or something like that from benchmade. Hopefully this made some sense and helps y’all out a bit 🤙

## Frequently Bought Together

- Benchmade - Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Blue Grivory Handle (535)
- Benchmade - Mini Bugout 533 Folding Knife with Orange Grivory Handle (533)
- Benchmade - Bugout 535 EDC Knife with Black CF-Elite Handle (535BK-2)

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*