Benchmade Bugout CF-Elite Folding Knife

Description

The Bugout they’ve all been waiting for. Blacked out from tip to tail, this Bugout will be a favorite amongst customers of all lifestyles. Re-engineered with Benchmade new CF-Elite handle technology, the 535BK-2 weighs in slightly lighter than it’s predecessors, yet boasts greater rigidity under pressure. Just when you thought the Bugout couldn’t get any lighter.

Made in USA

Blade Style

Drop-Point: Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade

Blade Steel

CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC): First-of-it’s-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance and durability for a variety of applications

Handle

CF-Elite: Reinforced by carbon fiber rather than glass, CF-Elite is a thermoplastic composite with increased rigidity and reduced weight compared to Grivory

Opening Action

Manual: Manually opened knives must be opened 100% from the closed position to the open position by the user

Meet the Bugout

Designed with purpose and built to last, the Bugout sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life.

How it’s Made

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled and finished with uncompromising precision. Mill and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in the state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

Uses

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition.

All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so its important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it

Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only and dry thoroughly

Remember, knives are cutting tools and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes

If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery

Handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. Recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed

Specifications

Open Length: 7.46″

Blade Length: 3.24″

Blade Thickness: 0.09″

Closed Length: 4.22″

Handle Thickness: 0.42″

Mechanism: AXIS Lock

Blade Style: Drop-Point

Handle: CF-Elite

Pocket Clip: Mini Deep Carry

Blade Finish: Cerakote

Blade Color: Black

Clip Color: Black

Clip Finish: Black Oxide

Clip Position: Tip-Up

Clip Type: Mini Deep-Carry

Ambidextrous: Yes

Handle Material: CF-Elite

Handle Color: Graphite Black

Lanyard Hole: Yes

Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)

Weight: 1.8 oz