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Benchmade Bugout 535SL-13 Folding Knife | Crater Blue Aluminum | CPM-S90V

Benchmade Bugout 535SL-13 Folding Knife | Crater Blue Aluminum | CPM-S90V

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Product Description

An icon refined. The Benchmade Bugout 535SL-13 takes the legendary Bugout platform and elevates it with premium materials, stunning color accents, and one of the finest blade steels available today. Built for those who demand exceptional performance without sacrificing lightweight carry, this special edition Bugout is equally at home on the trail, in the office, or in your everyday carry rotation.

The 3.24" drop-point blade is crafted from premium CPM-S90V stainless steel, delivering outstanding edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. Finished in a distinctive Crushed Silver Cerakote®, the blade offers a unique appearance while adding an extra layer of protection against the elements.

Precision-machined Crater Blue anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle scales provide remarkable strength while maintaining the lightweight character that made the Bugout famous. Turquoise anodized thumb studs and backspacer add a striking contrast, creating one of the most visually distinctive Bugout models Benchmade has ever released.

Benchmade's proven AXIS® Lock delivers smooth, ambidextrous operation and dependable lockup, while the reversible deep-carry pocket clip ensures comfortable, discreet carry. Weighing approximately 2.5 ounces, the 535SL-13 remains incredibly light without compromising durability.

Features

  • Premium CPM-S90V stainless steel blade

  • Crushed Silver Cerakote® blade finish

  • Crater Blue anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handles

  • Turquoise anodized thumb studs and backspacer

  • Ambidextrous AXIS® Lock

  • Reversible deep-carry pocket clip

  • Lightweight premium EDC design

  • Made in the USA

Specifications

  • Model: 535SL-13 Bugout

  • Blade Length: 3.24"

  • Closed Length: 4.22"

  • Overall Length: 7.46"

  • Blade Steel: CPM-S90V (59-61 HRC)

  • Blade Style: Drop Point

  • Blade Finish: Crushed Silver Cerakote®

  • Handle Material: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum

  • Handle Color: Crater Blue

  • Lock Type: AXIS® Lock

  • Weight: 2.52 oz.

  • Carry: Reversible Deep-Carry Pocket Clip

  • Country of Origin: USA

Perfect For

  • Everyday Carry (EDC)

  • Ultralight Enthusiasts

  • Premium Knife Collectors

  • Outdoor Adventures

  • Benchmade Fans

  • Gift Giving

Why You'll Love It

The 535SL-13 combines everything that made the Bugout legendary with premium S90V steel, aluminum scales, and one of the most eye-catching color combinations in the Bugout lineup. Lightweight, durable, and built to perform, it's a flagship-level Bugout that stands out from the crowd.

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About brand

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. set-up shop in Clackamas, Oregon in 1990 (originally founded in California in 1988). The initial knives primarily consisted of the Bali-Song knives, using a combination of outside vendors and inside processing to build finished products. And like most companies, starting out meant scarce money and big plans, using second hand equipment and limited resources.

Soon, a natural born fortitude and an undying passion to make it right and make it Benchmade, prospered into significant growth. As the product line grew so did the in-house capabilities. We began to acquire new machines and technologies including the first of several lasers, making Benchmade the first knife manufacturer to have such equipment in-house. Open minds and positive attitudes would lead to several more industry firsts over the course of the next several years.

This was only the beginning of Benchmade's breaking of new ground in the manufactured knife markets by using non-traditional materials and modern manufacturing methods in not only building knives better but, inevitably building better knives. The Designer Series was first introduced in 1991 with several custom designs being manufactured. By tapping into the custom knife makers' knowledge and combining it with our manufacturing expertise we were more readily able to offer more contemporary knife designs and innovations to the knife users.

Consecutive years of aggressive growth led to the next logical step in 1996 when Benchmade moved into its own 35,000 sq. ft. facility. A contemporary styled building complete with all of the modern equipment and amenities necessary to manufacture what has become recognized as a higher standard of specialty cutlery.

Today, Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. manufactures knives for a loyal and ever growing following of knife users. As we move into the 21st century we are poised for even more exciting opportunities, innovations and ongoing total world-class quality. Here at Benchmade we employ a simple philosophy- 'Make it cool, make it solid, make it happen and definitely make it Benchmade.'

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