The Back Door: Benchmade Bugout 535BK-4 3.24" AXIS Lock – M390, Grey Aluminum, Black Cerakote – Like New in Box – Made in USA

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This knife is listed in The Back Door. It is like new in the original box. It shows no signs of carry or use and is in excellent condition throughout.

The aluminum Bugout. M390. Like new in box.

The Benchmade 535BK-4 is the version of the Bugout that the knife community has been asking for since the platform launched in 2017: M390 blade steel and aircraft aluminum handles in place of the standard Grivory. The result is a Bugout that carries the same 2.5 oz weight while upgrading edge retention significantly and adding a handle with a detailed milling pattern that looks and feels more premium than the polymer version. Black Cerakote drop point blade, grey anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handles, maroon titanium thumb studs with bronze pivot washers, and a mini deep-carry clip. AXIS Lock, reversible tip-up carry, oversized lanyard hole. Made in Oregon City, Oregon. Backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service and lifetime warranty.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply: The 535BK-4 is the Bugout that gets talked about most. M390 in an aluminum Bugout at 2.5 oz is a combination that very few other folders can match at any price. This one is like new in the box at $51 below current retail. Hard to argue with that.

Why This Bugout 535BK-4 Stands Out

• 3.24" M390 Drop Point Blade at 58-61 HRC, Black Cerakote finish
• Grey Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum Handles with Detailed Milling Pattern
• Maroon Titanium Thumb Studs and Bronze Pivot Washers
• AXIS Lock, ambidextrous and smooth one-handed closing
• Mini Deep-Carry Clip, reversible tip-up
• 2.5 oz, M390 performance in a genuinely lightweight package
• Like new in original box
• Benchmade LifeSharp service and lifetime warranty
• Made in the USA (Oregon City, Oregon)

Specifications

• Brand: Benchmade
• Model: Bugout
• SKU: 535BK-4
• Blade Length: 3.24"
• Overall Length: 7.46"
• Closed Length: 4.22"
• Blade Thickness: 0.09"
• Handle Thickness: 0.41"
• Blade Steel: M390 (58-61 HRC)
• Blade Style: Drop Point
• Blade Finish: Black Cerakote
• Handle Material: Grey Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum
• Lock Type: AXIS Lock
• Opening Method: Dual Thumb Studs
• Pocket Clip: Mini Deep-Carry, Reversible Tip-Up
• Condition: Like new in original box
• Weight: 2.5 oz
• Country of Origin: Made in USA (Oregon City, Oregon)

Why You'll Want It

The 535BK-4 is the Bugout that justified the platform for buyers who wanted more from the blade steel and handle material. Like new in box at a Back Door price. M390, aluminum, AXIS Lock, Oregon made. If you have been waiting for a reason to pick one up, this is it.

About Benchmade

Benchmade has been manufacturing knives in Oregon City, Oregon since 1988. All Benchmade knives are covered by a limited lifetime warranty and the LifeSharp service program, which includes free sharpening, cleaning, oiling, and a full function check.