Benchmade Bugout
The Bugout is Benchmade's ultralight everyday carry folder. The standard Grivory 535 weighs about 1.85 oz, which makes it one of the lightest full-size AXIS Lock knives you can buy.
The Mini Bugout (533) is the smaller version, which Benchmade says is small enough to fit in a mint tin. Both are made in Oregon City, Oregon, in Grivory, aluminum and carbon fiber versions.
Benchmade Bugout Specs
| Model number | 535 (Bugout), 533 (Mini Bugout) |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.24 in (Bugout), 2.82 in (Mini Bugout) |
| Overall length | 7.46 in (Bugout), 6.49 in (Mini Bugout) |
| Weight | 1.85 oz (Bugout), 1.5 oz (Mini Bugout) |
| Blade steel | CPM S30V (standard Grivory model) |
| Handle | Grivory; aluminum, carbon fiber and CF-Elite versions |
| Lock / mechanism | AXIS Lock |
| Made in | Oregon City, Oregon, USA |
Lengths and weights are for the most common version we stock. Handle material, steel and weight vary by version, so check each product listing.
Benchmade Bugout FAQ
How light is the Bugout?
The standard Grivory 535 Bugout weighs about 1.85 oz. Aluminum and carbon fiber versions weigh a little more.
What is the difference between the Bugout and the Mini Bugout?
The Bugout has a 3.24" blade. The Mini Bugout has a 2.82" blade and a shorter handle.
What lock does the Bugout use?
Benchmade's AXIS Lock, which you can open and close with either hand.
Also see: Bailout, Griptilian, Narrows, or all Benchmade knives.