The edge is decent out of the box, but nowhere near razor sharp. This is great, lightweight knife for edc. I love this thing, great action light weight and murdered out ch'yall. It is the lightest knife I have ever held and absolutely disappears in the pocket. The axis lock took a couple days to break in but after that it's been complete perfection. I think I'll try the bailout. The Bugout quickly found its way onto nearly every single "Best of Knives" list on this site, as the good boys at BHQ fell head over heels with this thing. and the knife was sharp on arrival. It has a great blade and is extremly lightweight; about as light as they come. Lightly textured CF-Elite™ handle provides a secure grip and lightweight build. Joined Jun 16, 2019 Messages 67. This was my first Benchmade knife and I am now a big fan. Scales are a little cheap but nothing too serious. Nov 26, 2020 #4 Htm84 Member. It came sharp out of the box! I am beyond impressed with this blade. I’ve always wanted a bugout but was never sold on the color choices. Feels very high quality despite being surprisingly light. Give me a flipper, or Spydie hole any day. It has a great blade, open action and it's incredibly light. Additional engraving instructions (optional): DLC Coated CPM-S30V blade steel for excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and cutting performance. Benchmade Bugout Folding Knive, 3.24in, Drop Point, Graphite Black Molded CF-Elite Handle, 535BK-2, MPN: 535BK-2, UPC: 610953197100, Code: 79-KN-BOFK-535BK-2 Compare ( 0 ) 1 item has been … I was very excited when the blacked out bugout went on sale and bought it immediately. Don't get me wrong, it's a pretty nice knife. My only regret is not buying one of these sooner. This was my first but certainly not last purchase from BladeHQ. Will take a while to get used to it's light weight. Blade centering in right in the middle, blade is extremely sharp and the action is great. I have the blue and the ranger green but needed a all black version. Love the CF Elite! I finally cracked and bought the blackout BladeHQ model (how could you not?). What is there not to like. BENCHMADE 583SBK BARRAGE 154CM NEW Without Box. Does Benchmade offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? It is small in my hand and not as comfortable as say the Para 2. I get a lot of use out of my Bugout and since I like the design so much, I decided to add this one to my collection as well. They all perform excellent at what they were designed to do. TAKE YOUR BENCHMADE ANYWHERE: With its slim profile and featherweight design, the Bugout 535 is the perfect addition to your EDC collection, backpack, survival kit, tackle box, and more. The handle is also not fragile like it seems. Blade HQ is not responsible for any mistakes or misspellings made by customers. My hats off to you Benchmade and Blade HQ: Keep up the amazing work! The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the price. Benchmade 533BK-2 Mini Bugout Black DLC S30V Graphite Black CF-Elite AXIS Lock Folder . Some may contain trademarks or other terms that we do not have the right to use. Love it. I resisted buying this knife because of the handle. Coming from low quality knives with liner locks, the axis lock is absolutely amazing. Dual thumb studs, reversible pocket clip, and AXIS® lock mechanism offer a fully ambidextrous build. It's a pleasure to pull this knife out of my pocket and use it for about any task that I've needed a knife for since I got it. I know benchmade was probably pumping these things out at the factory trying to fill a big order by the release date, so I’m not too surprised at the quality of this knife. They remind me of fiberglass & I always wind up paying for a pair of aftermarket scales. Overall an amazing step into the world of Benchmade. you all know this knife. $7.50 shipping. My old Benchmade is still my favorite but I no longer carry it every day. Outlet Benchmade Altitude Fixed 3.08" S90V Black DLC Blade, Carbon Fiber Micro and G10 Scales, Black Boltaron Sheath - 15200DLC For Sale $135.00 $235.00 Add to bag Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user I had to hop on this bandwagon and I didn't regret it. This just doesn't feel like it has the right balance for me as is. I think the black on black looks good. Shipping was quick and painless, thanks Blade HQ. This thing is all you need for an EDC. This was a perfect addition to my collection. Everyone that wrote about it loved it. Its high-performance CPM-S30V blade sports a partial swedge to … Well made the QC was on point. All in all I am very happy with this purchase. When I was younger and in the army going on 20 mile road marches I really noticed the weight that I carried and I would have appreciated this knife more then. It's a Benchmade!! What a knife. Keep up the good work. I love this so much I got my name laser etched on it. Definitely gonna be an EDC for me. Yes, Benchmade offers Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. The Bugout would be ideal for hiking or backpacking where added weight is undesirable and without compromising capability. Be the first to know! By placing your order you agree to the disclaimer listed above and accept any and all liabilities associated with the engraving process. It's super light weight so much so that you'll forget its their, the action on it is beautiful and slick, and honestly it's just a fun knife to fidget with. In fact, on the day it was released, he sent me the link to your website and said “This is what I want for my birthday”, so of course I ordered it immediately. Lock up is sturdy. It's stealthy, slim and light weight. I was torn between getting a 940 with the G10 scales (REI edition) and this Bugout, and was talked into the Bugout. Or if you just need that small knife that just works without adding bulk to your pocket. Should have paid another $50 for something nicer given the current price point. Blade HQ reserves the right to cancel any engraving requests after they have been submitted. I held off on buying a Bugout for a while because I didn't care for the blue handle. Honestly a great little knife. When I first got it, I thought it was a bit cheap feeling as it is so light, but after having it and using for a while you start to feel how well balanced and great it feels to open and close and cut with satisfying results. I was originally going to buy one of these when they launched. It just really appears that the RD department decided to take a good blade and pair it with a cheap knife. I have owned and handled other bugouts (none being the BHQ black out) and not been able to achieve all 3 of those things. When I first opened my package, my first thought was the blade must be missing because it was so light. Love the BladeHQ exclusive black. I'm glad I did. Benchmade has one of the best warranty services in the industry and always stands behind their product. The CF Elite scales feel great in hand and very rigid. Then I put my jeans in the dirty clothes and have to dig through trying to find my Benchmade. This is my first Benchmade purchase and now I am left to wonder... Is there anything better? The blade is fantastically sharp out of the box. Love this thing! Lightweight, Axis Lock, classic blade shape, murdered out black what's not to love. Maybe I got lucky? My first impressions is that the handle material was cheap for the price of the knife, and the knife is small compared to my para 2. I never abused it, or used it to cut anything other then paper and boxes. This is absolutely my go-to EDC now, and I simply can't imagine how anything is going to replace it. It's incredibly light, takes up little room in the pocket, has an excellent blade shape, comes razor sharp out of the box, and stays sharp for a long time with normal use. This knife is awesome! This black out edition features a black graphite molded, carbon fiber reinforced polymer handle. I've been used to carrying a PM2 or barrage, but ordered this hoping for a more compact carry option. UPDATE: Updating to 4 stars, in my usual roation now and was able to clean up initial issues, but still needs a sharpen from factory and some adjusting with pivot etc. The Benchmade Bugout that you’ve been waiting for. I don't have any dislikes. Size is perfect even for sheeple. It is indeed a smaller version of a larger model, but with a closed length of about 3.7” it’s not a miniature knife. The blade was centered. Mine came perfectly centered from BladeHQ, and has taken the place of my ZT 0450 as my EDC knife. Came out of the box a little stiff but its breaking in nicely. Benchmade Arcane-Amicus 490 Knife Plain Edge Black 1st Production NIB gentlemans I used to prefer a little bit of weight in my pocket, not any longer. Ordered this knife on Friday to see what all the hype is about, glad I did. Once again very pleased with Blade HQ. I do not regret it. This is great everyday carry knife. The centering was good, the blade was sharp however the action was super sticky. $5.50 shipping. Is the Bugout the greatest EDC knife of all time? Next stop will be the Sierra's for fly fishing. Now I can't say it... Get the perfect EDC knife for under $100! I look up reddit, other forms and few others had the same problem with the springs. Cool knife, but this is not a "bugout" type of knife. Perfect centering, sharp and lightning fast shipping. This led me to purchase the Ranger Green model when it was available. I recommended this knife to anyone looking for a low profile EDC knife. For my first Benchmade, its been a really great carry. Im not a big fan of thumb studs. I bought a Bugout Blackout and returned it. I love the shape and it disappears in my pocket unnoticeable until I need it then it's out quick, and it's super sharp despite the poor grind. The new Benchmade Bugout features upgraded the handle materials. Love the deep carry clip and as always, love the AXIS lock. Well done, Benchmade and BladeHQ for making and carrying respectively. I found BHQ on YouTube and am glad I did. So light and thin you don’t even know it’s there. Ever since purchasing the original Blue handled Bugout, I find myself carrying it much more frequently than any other folder I have in rotation. C'mon Benchmade!!! I was looking for a black knife to carry with me to address daily usage requirements. Great EDC. This is my second Bugout--I already have a Ranger Green which is my EDC (though the Blackout is angling to take its place). The 535BK-2 Benchmade Bugout offers a lightweight, ergonomic build designed with everyday carry and general outdoor use in mind. Then that paint from the blade it scratches off gets into the pivot. This is the best bugout I have handled. BLADEHQ customer service is tops. This has been my edc knife lately. It came highly recommended, and I know why. I can honestly say i'm happy it stayed in my pocket and it wont be leaving anytime soon. This was my first Benchmade but definitely won't be my last. I like to carry a knife in my pocket, without the clip. The lightweight handle does not afford the same degree of balance as a weightier option; however, it can be carried more comfortably. I would recommend this to anyone. It's a perfect size, thin in the pocket, great deep carry clip makes it nearly invisible, and of course it's lightweight. Excellent knife i highly recommend for any person looking for a great EDC knife. My only complaint is that I would like it to be smoother. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a light weight edc knife. The handle is similar to gas station knives, the locking mechanism is stiff and hard to manipulate. I have 3, this one, Red Battlewash and Ranger Green. BENCHMADE … In the end, it's a great knife. Everything about this knife is amazing. Get the big sale for Benchmade bugout, Fixed Blade Knives, Folding Knives... Free Shipping! Highly recommend!!! Not this knife. I would recommend this to anyone. Benchmade quality for this price and a perfect knife for anyone. It certainly lives up to its hype. I've also used and have carried Kershaw and Gerber knives, but this knife is just awesome! It is a quality EDC. Scales have good grip with a comfortable surface, Ranger Green seems a touch better scale surface. This is still for me, THE KING of lightweight everyday carry. 7 watching. Because right out of the box it was centered, drop shut smooth and no blade play. Re-engineered with Benchmade’s … I love the BladeHQ's youtube videos. This is a great knife, my first Benchmade and it will be my last. This is my first Benchmade and first axis lock knife. Just like my last bugout I ordered 6 months ago or so, this knife came out of the box super sharp, the coating on the blade is super nice with no blemishes, action is alittle sticky but will break in. BLADEHQ is always the BEST to deal with. Shipping was fast and my new Bugout arrived to be able to "drop shut" just as I had requested. From duty, to work, to casual its usually top notch stuff but the Axis just screams cheap. This is my first Benchmade knife. Love how light it is and how sharp it is right out of the box. Buy Benchmade Knives Black Friday Deals 2020 Up To 70% Off on Knifesilo.com. I then stumbled upon Blade HQ and this knife. $145 seems a little steep but its a great knife I am really enjoying its ease of carry. I will recommend these to anyone who asks and I'll definitely buy another one very soon. Extremely light-weight, can easily forget you are carrying it! This is my second Bugout(I have the blue version also). Para 3 LW comes next easy. Disappears in my pocket and it fun fidget with. An excellent cutter, great action and just plain fun to look at. The knife is lightweight, with an impressive blade/handle ratio. 300 BeaverCreek Road Oregon City, OR 97045. Thin, lightweight, centered and sharp as a razor! Only thing that would have made it better would have been a BladeHQ logo on the blade, which is amazing. This freakin crazy sweet. This is insane. This was my first "expensive" knife. I have dozens of folders and this has become my new go-to EDC. You will barely ever notice it on you. Also, the grind on the edge is super uneven, high on one side, low on the other. Will update this review in a few months for sure after it's been properly carried and used. I've been hearing great things about the Bugout since it release several years ago, but I never pulled the trigger because I was never a fan of the colors. Great knife, great EDC. Check! He already had a Benchmade and couldn’t wait for the Blackout Bugout to come out. ... Just to let folks know... you can slightly customize a bugout over on the Benchmade … It's my favorite EDC and hiking/backpacking knife. Waited a while to get one of these but finally jumped on this Bugout when it was released in BLACKOUT. Blade centering, action, and the factory edge were much better on this one than the first bugout I ordered. :-). Well, I don't know if they made any adjustments to the knife, but I am totally happy with it. ), so was pretty much as expected... Super lightweight, sturdy, and can easily be dropped in the pocket or ruck sack and you forget it is there. It is so thin and light weight it is unnoticeable. My only criticism is the opening is a bit stiff, would of been better if it had an assisted opening system. I’m not a real centering snob, but no joke my blackout bugout out of the box was literally rubbing on the scale on the right side. This knife is not well balanced. Bought this during the Thanksgiving deals, the price was right. I normally like the mini versions for an EDC, the handle is at the maximum length for what I would use.

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