The Benchmade 535SL-13 Bugout is a premium version of the model, featuring a CPM-S90V super-steel blade, aerospace aluminum liners in Crater Blue color scheme.
The 535SL-13 Bugout is an elite version of the Bugout model - a popular everyday knife that has conquered the EDC knife market with its lightweight, highly functional design.
Features of the Benchmade 535SL-13 Bugout Laying Knife:
Elite CPM-S90V steel:
- The blade is made of luxurious CPM-S90V stainless steel, hardened to 59-61 HRC.
- High vanadium and carbon content ensures long-lasting sharpness, abrasion and corrosion resistance.
- The 82mm long blade is ideal for everyday tasks.
- Satin finish reduces glare and gives an elegant look.
Functional Drop Point Head:
- Excellent cutting performance thanks to its flat grind and rounded blade line.
- The sturdy hilt facilitates precise cutting and penetration.
- The thickness of the blade provides a balance between durability and everyday functionality.
Easy unfolding and reliable locking mechanism:
- The double-sided peg allows the blade to be quickly and conveniently unfolded with one hand, regardless of the user's dominant hand.
- The Axis Lock mechanism guarantees safety, durability and ease of use.
- Blue anodized components, such as the peg and spacer, add to the knife's unique character.
Benchmade 535SL-13 Bugout - EDC knife in CPM-S90V steel.
The knife uses a blade with a utilitarian drop-point profile, made of elite CPM-S90V hardened to 59-61 HRC. CPM-S90V is a luxurious stainless steel with high vanadium and carbon content, which make the blade stay sharp for a long time, highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion. The 82 mm long blade is of optimal size and functionality, so it is perfect for everyday tasks. The blade is finished with a traditional satin finish technique.
The blade can be conveniently unfolded with one hand, thanks to a double-sided peg, allowing right- and left-handed people to operate the knife comfortably. The knife features subtle embellishments in the form of a blue anodized peg and a spacer insert in the same color scheme. The blade lock is, of course, Axis-lock, Benchmade's flagship mechanism, prized for its immense load resistance, insensitivity to dirt and ease of use.
Ultra-lightweight handle
The Benchmade 535SL-13 Bugout has liners made of lightweight and durable aircraft-grade aluminum in Crater Blue color , which , in addition to its striking appearance, makes the knife weigh just - a mere 71 grams. Profiled liners with non-slip milling, provide a secure and comfortable grip on the knife. The low profile of the linings and the small size when folded (107 mm) make the Bugout extremely comfortable for everyday carrying. The high-set clip with the option of translation (left/right), allows you to carry the knife in your pocket in a very discreet, unobtrusive way. There is a large hole in the back of the handle for attaching a lanyard or paracord tail. The Benchmade 535SL-13 Bugout is a lightweight, handy and functional EDC knife that thousands of users around the world have come to love.