Benchmade truly made the Bugout a knife for everyone, and no collection is complete without one. The only gripe I have is the tightness of the action but Im sure this contributes to the solid feel in hand.

Its light weight sharp. I have one of these and in my opinion it is the best one. I got my eyes on the 940-2 just to have one a little bigger. It was not like I was doing to much force but man I find very fast how sharp this knife is out of the box. It was simple, utilitarian, ergonomic, lightweight, had an ambidextrous lock and opener, and was made with quality materials. Gray chromium nitride-coated drop point blade made of CPM-S30V steel. Decided I would just deal with it as the knife isn't that expensive and see how it goes just to be a bit of a guinea pig. Just enough belly, perfect steel, ultra light but not weak. Bought this as a gift but tested it out first. This is my new fidget toy that also has a function. I was nervous about paying this much for what looks like just another knife. First, the blade on my particular knife is a little off center. The weight, the steel, the blade, the action, the lock-up, the looks, the clip - all excellent. Fit & finish. It is the toughest looking and most tactical/outdoorsy version. Granted you won't be chopping down any trees with it, throwing it, or any other such heavy abuse. Hell even if I was going for a short hike with only a folding knife I'd prefer at least a victorinox farmer or great eastern cutlery bullnose. I did a lot of research to get this knife, at the end was between the Freak, the Bailout and the Bugout. Sir, Prices are subject to change without notice. Better than most knives you can find on the market today. I was definitely wanting to finally get a Benchmade so I was looking into the mini-griprilan, the full size griptilian, as well as a few others. I just keep them lubricated and cleaned up after using in the bush. I food prep with it and I open letters and cut boxes open all the time with this and it has never failed me. I would recommend this as a edc knife if you want to cut down on bulk and still have full sized functionality. I've always liked ultralight EDC and backpacking equipment. This is the 2nd Benchmade I have purchased and it's quite nice. You'll never think twice about putting this in your pocket because it takes up too much space or weighs too much. At times this obliges us to decline engraving requests that may otherwise seem unobjectionable. I will say if you want a knife for camping or very hard use then the bugout is not the best option. of course it is sharp too. Some may contain trademarks or other terms that we do not have the right to use. Axis lock for easy one hand open and close. I got this knife as my first Benchmade and first Knife over $50, and I absolutely love it!. The mini-deep-carry pocket clip put the knife down in your pocket where it remains discreet. Dual bronze-finished titanium thumb studs with bronze pivot washers. Its so thin it disappears in the pocket. I sharpened it up and it's fine now but for the money spent i expected more. The knife lock up is solid and the handle scales are comfortable and grippy. A Bugout has been in my pocket everyday since I got 'em. All around excellent EDC knife. Very light and very inconspicuous. Been carrying this blade on and off for 3 months now.

The blade doesn't fly open very quickly and there are no liners inside the handles. The big problem is that now I have this overwhelming urge to buy another Benchmade. A great looking combination. bugout A stellar EDC blade. I am very happy with the purchase and glad I bought it to add it to my toolbox full of EDC knives and daily rotation. Safe, strong, and ambidextrous AXIS-Lock mechanism. I like the blue one better because the price is more fair. It's light, slim, and it disappears in the pocket.

A+++. So I order a Flytanium copper scales right away. Super lightweight, holds a really sharp factory edge, and sits in the pocket nice with the deep carry pocket clip. Ive carried it every day since I got it and even though its not my favorite, it is quickly moving up the list. love the axis lock and it's been keeping it's edge nicely. The blades retained it's edge as promised, even against zip ties, rope, and cardboard. Premium steel that holds an edge very well. I have had it now a couple weeks. The thin blade slices like a dream. I purchased this specifically for the blade metal and how little this knife weights. I have big folders and they are not what I want so I started looking into a lightweight EDC that can open and close with a single hand. Hat is off to Benchmade for their advertising skills. The knife coming in at 1.8 oz does literally disappear in your pocket. It's so small and lightweight that I hardly notice it in my pocket. This is a great blade. This knife is perfect gold. Through all the research the Bugout kept coming up in discussions. Sharp. Extremely lightweight. Only downside was the break-in period for the Axis lock as the DLC coating on the lock bar had to wear off before it smoothly interfaced with the tang of the blade. I bought mine from amazon in which came from DLT Trading. Unfortunately benchmade's QC has fallen a bit lately, and mine arrived with very poor blade centering, causing the blade to slightly drag on one scale making it less flipable than it should be. By placing your order you agree to the disclaimer listed above and accept any and all liabilities associated with the engraving process. So it is what it is. I do love the short deep carry clip, wish I had this on every pocket knife I owned. It is so lightweight that you forget the knife is there in pocket until you need it. Gotta say the knife has good fit but horrible finish. *Due to high order volume, Orders with customizations will be delayed by 2 business days. I understand the knife is designed to be light but I felt you could squeeze the handles together too easily. Have no complaints about fit/finish, love the overall ergonomics. If your thinking about this knife stop and get it you wont be sorry. It's very aesthetically pleasing, the colors go together very well- pictures of this knife do it no justice. I've been carrying knives for years and this one takes the cake. The proportions are great and the action/feel is perfect. Benchmades quality control and price vs what you get is a complicated thing. Opens silky smooth of course, and carrys like a ghost, Doesnt feel like its there till u reach for it. It kinda reminded me of learning to ski. The blade has a Military parkerized look to it being dark gray instead of black. Thin blade thats great for slicing and comes in at under 2 oz. Works well, nice looking. The color combo on this knife is also my favorite of any Benchmade on the market right now. The bugout is one of the best knives Benchmade has put out in the last few years. It seems pretty sturdy, I do see a little give in the Grivory handle when squeezed at the middle but do not see this being an issue with its stability. Now the only real issue I have is with the company Benchmade itself. I believe this knife could do anything you wanted it to do. I enjoyed giving out gear to our guys and gals that I knew would work well and hold up under the most extreme weather environments. Im not super hard use guy but I work in a warehouse and cut a lot of carboard and open a lot of packages. By using this site, you accept our. This knife is unbelievably light and surprisingly thin. My only complaint right now is the chromium oxide coating on the clip has a lot of drag. I love this knife, this is really my first high quality knife and I am loving everything about it!

Seriously.

Feels like quality in your hand. The bugout is a great choice for a EDC especially with its mini deep carry pocket clip and s30v blade its an all around amazing EDC. Comes very sharp from the factory. its the perfect edc knife that disappears in the pocket. Once you get it down you wonder why you thought it was so hard. I have several knives, but this action is awesome! But when it comes to EDC and everyday cutting tasks, the Bugout checks every box for me. 10am-7pm Tuesday - Friday A knife in hand beats the Kukri left at home. This could very well be the best EDC knife ever made. Does it live up to the hype? I have already cut my self multiple times with it, one can say its a baptism by blood. No knife meets every need perfectly. Defiantly recommend. I really wanted to like this knife. This knife is light and really well balanced. Its bad, really bad. The blade and lock are top quality. So, whatever.

This is not a survival knife - this is a knife for opening boxes, cutting zip ties, rubber wire protectors and orange plastic fiber optic cable protectors. Light weight.

The factory edge was extremely dull. Narrowed to Benchmade for their Axis lock and so many great reviews. Had me sold on a bullet proof, tough as nails knife. Case has been my favorite and for the last 20 years my main carry has been a peanut and I now have over a dozen of those, some collectable. I absolutely love this knife. Blade HQ is not responsible for any mistakes or misspellings made by customers. The handle scales are a bit flimsy. This knife is wonderful. I might could with a pair of pliers but why would I? Regardless of all the crap Benchmade has gotten recently this knife is still a gem the coating is nice the scales are a nice color the size is perfect the grind is the edge is amazing the blade steel is top notch and it's an absolute pleasure to carry!! I'm getting over it, though. It is very flat and weighs hardly anything while being a decent size knife for EDC. While we accept most engraving requests, we cannot honor all. As a last resort I removed the blade and blew it out with an air compressor. Super thin, very lightweight construction make it a breeze to carry! I almost returned it because it was stiff and gritty on opening.

First this is just a great knife out of the box. Not too hot not too cold jussssst right. The Bugout has far exceeded what I wanted in an EDC. It's balance point means I can fidget with it fairly easily. I suggest any of the 940 Osborne models (will be +~1 ounce heavier) if you like the size of this knife but are looking for something that feels stouter. Its crazy light! My only complaint would be the grivory scales. If your thinking about getting it just go for it. I love the blade shape of this knife, cuts awesome out of the box. I love how light it is, and how thin it it. It's definitely not a harder use knife but that's ok, I like it non the less. I love this knife. Not much else to say -- you know the Bugout -- it's the top of the EDC food chain. I can pinch the scales until they touch when the blade is out. Other than that, it's a nice knife. I stumbled upon this exact knife with no prior knowledge of its existence and fell in love with it immediately. In the years since, the Benchmade Bugout has become one of the best-selling knives in history. Overall, the best knife for all and i have a microtech. I go camping and like to have a backup knife that just disappears into my pack! I never leave reviews, but this knife deserves the exception. Been looking for a while. When I get use to its weight, it is something I really like to carry everyday. Great knife for a great price that was built to last. The Benchmade Bugout is sized perfectly for EDC duty. Benchmade also did very good on the sharpens of the blade at the point of deliver. I was late to the bugout game and boy do I regret it. Great right out of the box. Knife doesn't want to flip open, certainly doesn't drop shut. Its lightweight and almost a little too lightweight. Everyone I have shown this knife to loves it. This is my first Benchmade and I am impressed with this knife. I do perform a deep cleaning when I do get home but to date no signs of corrosion! -Razor-sharp out of the box & blade centering was dead on But when I read you can't close an assisted knife with a single hand, I figured I would just have to learn right quick. I was really surprised at how light this knife was. I love this knife. I didn't give the original 535 a five star rating mainly because it's not really what the name suggests- a bugout knife. Pros: I had to loosen the pivot on mine considerably to get things moving smoothly. My finger can attest to it. I dont foresee this being a problem unless your Andre the giant. I am amazed by this knife. Same thing. Should have been called Benchmade Backpacker or something along those lines. Not flimsy or cheap at all. I bought it and Im keeping it.

I am very happy to add this to my high end knife collection. Have to mail the knife in on your own dime. Want to see a better example of this, check out the Gold Class Bugout! Great knife. All and all a great knife, and now I'm thinking about picking one up for myself. Overall, you cant beat this knife for the price for all that you get out of it. Since I retired a year ago, I find myself needing something more than a little peanut can handle. Maybe it is too light for its size suppose to be, but it is still a qualified nice knife. This model gets an extra star compared to the blue handled model. Love the one-handed opening action.

If I was putting together a car emergency kit this wouldn't go in it either. It is a excellent knife and I can barley keep myself from admiring it constantly and wanting to use it constantly. Also, Benchmade's S30V isn't as impossible to put a good edge on as some others I have. I've had this blade for about 2 weeks now, and I have absolutely no complaints. Kind of a cross between OD green and Flat Dark Earth. This knife has gotten a lot of negative feedback but zero complaints from this guy. So, if that knife somehow slipped past the proper QA of Benchmade I know they are the kind of company that backs their products and would most certainly take care of you so you could give your son a most excellent gift. stayed sharp for 3 months even though I used it every day, really tough finish on blade, and is so light I try to go and find it when it's in my pocket. I suppose I'm just used to my big robust knives that can be used as a pry bar as well. People say S30V is harder to sharpen than S35VN, but from my experience, S30V was easier to sharpen and re-profile vs the S35VN on my Sebenza. The upgraded CPM S30V steel is a nice touch as well.

Personalized laser engraved items are not accepted for return for any reason. I am retired military and part of my job was to teach, equip, and maintain survival equipment in the USCG. Over all it is definitely one to have to carry or for a collection. Nice blade, very lightweight, but I am mostly a ZT guy. Taken it backpacking once and will take it on another 5 day trip at the end of the summer. It just bugs the hell out of me! I hardly ever notice it in my pocket and with the axis lock it is quick to open and close it.

Emojis NOT allowed. I would not want to have this as my only knife if I had to bug out or when disaster strikes. I would return it, but I had the blade engraved. Benchmade accomplishes this by losing the liners in the handles. I wanted something light, durable, and corrosion resistant as I spend a lot of my free time fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. The blade shape is simple and perfect for everything I've had to use use it on. I've almost put it through the wash twice, thankfully my wife isn't as scatter brained as I am. Contact Benchmade and see if I am right. The blade shape is perfect, S30V holds and edge and sharpens easily. But I took it apart, cleaned it, lubed it, and it has loosened up nicely! Is definitely going to be in my daily rotation. **Ladies** get this for your man and theyll marry you (100% scientifically tested). The S30V blade comes out of the box razor sharp. This thing is great. Definitely worth every penny! Bummer. Benchmade gets knocked for their quality control, but the particular knife I received was near-perfect out of the box. The colors are subdued and makes this an easy knife to carry and not be noticed. Its cazy light and a super slicer. -Not a 'hard use' knife (no handle liners so there will be flex/give in certain situations) S30V blade. The included deep carry clip is also a nice touch. The handles are just the right shade of green as well. After my first one I started seeing all of the options to make it my own. I wish they'd gone with something a little tougher like G10 or Micarta, even at the cost of added weight and thickness. Benchmade knives are a bit on the pricey side, but you get good quality from them. I bought this because I came across it during an episode of KnifeBanter and fell in love with the blade and handle profiles. Reassembled and oiled and now its smooth as butter. And it looks dope!!!

Happy Camper. A lot of people complain about the flexible handles, but a knife this light isn't meant to be beaten on like an axe. It doesnt slide back in my pocket as easily as Id like. Ive owned this knife for about 6 moths now and I can honestly say its what is in my pocket the most. You can't go wrong with this one, just buy it. Used properly it will serve you well for what a pocket knife is generally used for. Just tight enough to feel secure and light enough to carry every day! but i wanted a benchmade for my first and so i ordered it and hen it came man it was worth it. Thats a big miss on Benchmades part but for what it is I really love this knife. Ironically, the DLC wore off faster than the coating on the blade tang. It is sharp and holds an edge. If you are looking at this review, stop thinking and just buy it. A guy at work that I showed it to bought one the next day because of how awesome it was when he handled it. Great S30V Blade, slightly off-center but overall great lightweight EDC knife! Despite reviews, I found the handle plenty strong. The chromium nitride coating on the blade is both beautiful and seems to be holding up to everything I throw at it. BM will not send replacement springs. Im going to respect it from now on. For the price this knife is, it feels great in the hand and pretty sturdy with fast opening speed. I am a supervisor for a construction company and the knife comes out of my pocket for real practical use at least three to four times a day (mainly opening boxes and cutting straps). For someone that buys this as a first expensive knife without any kind of sharpening tools I can see where this can be a let down, especially if coming from something much more inexpensive.

Sitemap 16