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Benchmade 535 — Bugout CPM-S30V Pocket Knife Grivory Handle
AUD A$197.99AUD A$167.99
Ultralight EDC pocket knife with CPM-S30V blade and Grivory handle weighing just 52g.
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Specs
- Blade Material
- CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
- Handle Material
- Grivory
- Blade Length
- 8.5cm
- Total Length
- 18.5cm
- Weight
- 52g
- Lock Type
- Axis Lock
- Blade Style
- Drop Point
Description
The Benchmade 535 Bugout redefines what a full-size EDC pocket knife can be, packing an 8.5cm CPM-S30V drop-point blade into a package that weighs just 52g. The Grivory handle delivers remarkable rigidity for its weight, and the Axis lock enables ambidextrous one-hand operation. This is the knife that disappears in your pocket until the moment you need it.
Weightless Performance
You forget the Bugout is there until a parcel needs opening, a tag needs cutting, or an apple needs slicing — then it appears in your hand with a flick of the thumb stud, the S30V blade making quick work of whatever job comes up. At just over 50 grams, this is the EDC knife that eliminates every excuse not to carry.
Oregon Engineering
Benchmade crafts every Bugout at their Oregon City facility, where CPM-S30V powder metallurgy steel is precision-ground to 58–60 HRC hardness that balances edge retention with easy field sharpening. The Axis lock mechanism — a Benchmade innovation — uses an omega-spring-loaded pin that allows smooth one-hand opening and closing regardless of hand orientation.
Looking After Your Blade
Keep your blade in top nick. Give it a rinse and dry after each use to stop corrosion. Every now and then, rub a thin coat of mineral oil along the blade. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a steady angle. Store it in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip — never chucked loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, give it a wipe after cutting acidic foods. For folding knives, clean out the pivot and pop a drop of lubricant in to keep it opening smoothly.
