Benchmade 535GRY-1 Bugout, 3.24" Gray Blade, Ranger Green Handle
The 535GRY-1 is a product variant of the wildly popular 535 Bugout series. The 3.24" CPM S30V stainless steel blade (0.090" thick, 58-60HRC) has been finished in smoked grey chromium nitride, while the AXIS lock mechanism is DLC coated with a titanium lock stud. The 535GRY Bugout has a Ranger Green Grivory handle with oversized lanyard hole, along with tan anodized aluminum barrel spacers to keep with the military motif. The pocket clip has a smoked gray chromium nitride coating, and is reversible & set up for tip up, deep pocket carry.
From Benchmade: Subtle, yet capable, the latest version of the Bugout was developed to be easily carried anywhere without drawing attention to itself. Ranger green handles and a smoked gray, chromium nitride coated blade blend into nearly any environment. Whether you're in the city or mountains, this lightweight folder will be ready when you are.
| Specifications | |
| Blade Color | Silver/gray blue |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Material | Cpm-s30v (58-60 hrc |
| Blade Type | Drop point |
| Country of Origin | Usa |
| Total Length | 7.46 |
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