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Product Description
We decided to mix it up a little bit with this premium Bugout® and, like, literally mix some materials. Inspired by the earthy tones found in our outdoor gear, backpacking kits, and accessories around the campsite, the new 535-09 Bugout® sets itself apart from others we’ve built thanks to handle scales that contrast a gray anodized 6061-T6 aluminum bolster with a Redstone Richlite onlay, plus a few other added pops of color found in the orange anodized thumb stud and backspacer. Featuring a premium CPM-S90V stainless steel stonewash polished blade, this unique 535-09 Bugout® has the same stunningly lightweight and compact feel as its predecessors and remains the ideal EDC on any outdoor adventure from the mountain trail to tasks around town. Over time, Richlite®, a paper composite material, will develop a natural patina over time, altering the original color of the material. "Patina” is a natural occurrence in the product that can either darken or lighten depending on exposure to light.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.24" (8.23 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.090" (2.29 mm)
- Handle Thickness: 0.42" (10.67 mm)
- Blade Material: S90V Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Weight: 2.52 oz. (71.44 g)
- Handle Material: Gray Aluminum with Redstone Richlite Onlays
- Pocket Clip: Mini Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip-Up
- Lock Mechanism: AXIS
- Overall Length: 7.46" (18.95 cm)
- Closed Length: 4.22" (10.72 cm)
- Class: Blue
- Made in the USA
Specifications
| Lock Type | Axis |
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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