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Bugout®

Carbon Fiber | Drop-point

Regular price $350.00
SKU:535-3
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 S90V Steel - Side Profile View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 Folding Knife - Closed Side View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 AXIS Lock - Back Handle View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber Handle Detail - Blue Thumb Stud Close-up | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 Components - Exploded Assembly View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 S90V Steel - Side Profile View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 Folding Knife - Closed Side View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 AXIS Lock - Back Handle View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber Handle Detail - Blue Thumb Stud Close-up | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Bugout® Carbon Fiber 535-3 Components - Exploded Assembly View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Color: Carbon Fiber
Handle: Carbon Fiber
Blade: S90V Stainless Steel (59-61HRC)
Mechanism: Lock

Everyday Carry

Best For

  • Ultralight Carry
  • General Utility
  • Outdoor
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Full Specifications

Since its inception, the Bugout® has achieved unmatched dominance as the premier ultralight EDC pocket knife. Now, it gets the elite Benchmade upgrade, in the form of the all-new 535-3. Spec'd out with a milled carbon-fiber handle, premium S90V super steel, and signature blue highlights. This latest addition to the Bugout® line retains all the crowd-pleasing features you love, while pushing its performance to the next level.

Everyday Carry

Bugout® | Carbon Fiber | Drop-point

Specifications

Open Length

7.46'' | 18.95cm

Blade Thickness

0.09'' | 2.29mm

Blade Length

3.24'' | 8.23cm

Closed Length

4.22'' | 10.72cm

Handle Thickness

0.41'' | 10.41mm

Weight

2.02oz | 57.27g

Blade Steel

S90V Stainless Steel (59-61HRC)

Blade Style

Drop-Point

Blade Finish

Satin

Mechanism

AXIS® Lock

Handle Material

Carbon Fiber

Handle Color

Black

Clip Style

Mini Deep Carry

Clip Finish

Black Oxide

Sheath

None

Molle Compatible

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  • Lifetime Warranty
  • from Oregon City
  • Premium Materials

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