Good luck, Blew 65 psi air through the action and open and closed for 30 minutes and it opens smooth a butter. That being said, I have been carrying this knife for about a couple of weeks now and i can honestly say that from the moment i first got it out of the packaging and into my pocket, I instantly fell in love with this knife. bugout So, whatever. You can't go wrong with this one, just buy it. I can pinch the scales until they touch when the blade is out. Its super light weight too! Neither of these is really any big deal. It is a gift, it's for my son. As a last resort I removed the blade and blew it out with an air compressor. No knife meets every need perfectly. Seriously. This was my first, and probably my last Benchmade. Its practically weightless, ultra thin, and sharp right out of the box. Now the only real issue I have is with the company Benchmade itself. At times this obliges us to decline engraving requests that may otherwise seem unobjectionable. The blade coating is a thing of beauty and the bronze thumb stud and barrel spacers set it off. Personalized laser engraved items are not accepted for return for any reason. This is a winner, and I think great competition for some of spydercos lighter frn offerings. A+++.

So it is what it is. Like other reviews say the handles do bow if squeezed hard due to no liners. I absolutely love this knife. I love Love LOVE this knife!!! Axis lock works well. The upgraded CPM S30V steel is a nice touch as well. Thin blade thats great for slicing and comes in at under 2 oz. Comes very sharp from the factory. Just tight enough to feel secure and light enough to carry every day! benchmade bugout couteaux 533bk s30v knivspesialisten Feels like quality in your hand. I was worried about the polymer handle but its built extremely well and tactile feel. Blade HQ is not responsible for any mistakes or misspellings made by customers. Does it live up to the hype? A stellar EDC blade. I sharpened it up and it's fine now but for the money spent i expected more. They're always competitive in pricing, offer free shipping as well as other various things to sweeten the deal; I got a free bottle of BladeHQ hot sauce with my order which is just plain cool. Ive owned this knife for about 6 moths now and I can honestly say its what is in my pocket the most. No adjustment or combination of possible adjustments will fix it.

Not flimsy or cheap at all.

Nice blade, very lightweight, but I am mostly a ZT guy. Also I like it as a jogging knife because it does not bang around in shorts or sweat pockets.

Should have been called Benchmade Backpacker or something along those lines. I am very happy to add this to my high end knife collection. I might could with a pair of pliers but why would I? I've always liked ultralight EDC and backpacking equipment. Nice money grab Benchmade, made for the Pokemon generation "gotta collect them all!" Unfortunately benchmade's QC has fallen a bit lately, and mine arrived with very poor blade centering, causing the blade to slightly drag on one scale making it less flipable than it should be. After my first one I started seeing all of the options to make it my own.

The knife lock up is solid and the handle scales are comfortable and grippy. I believe this knife could do anything you wanted it to do. I almost returned it because it was stiff and gritty on opening. This knife is wonderful. Still great knives, but can fall short of the other big players in QC. I've had quite a few benchmades and spydercos. benchmade axis serrated adamas cruwear Awesome all around and can't wait to carry it tomorrow. I can see using it like that if weight is a problem like a bug out bag, now I know why the name, but I wanted a heftier knife so install the copper scales right away. It's light, capable, and has a high fidget factor. Been carrying this blade on and off for 3 months now. And I have to say I absolutely love it. Hopefully thatll improve as it wears in.

Axis lock is great action and gets better with use. i played with it for days just because how it feels in my hand and the axis lock is so nice. It's definitely feather light! Benchmade knives are a bit on the pricey side, but you get good quality from them. This was my first Benchmade purchase, before this knife I used to edc mostly Spyderco and some Kershaw but since I got this it hasn't left my pocket. Just recently a spring snapped, but I'm sending it to BM to get it serviced. I was nervous about paying this much for what looks like just another knife. Would recommend. -Super lightweight & thin Hell even if I was going for a short hike with only a folding knife I'd prefer at least a victorinox farmer or great eastern cutlery bullnose. good lockup and deployment. I highly recommend for EDC. Defiantly recommend. Such a great knife in and out of the pocket. I'm getting over it, though. Im going to respect it from now on. I have several other knives that I had carried in the past but I never had a Benchmade up until this point. The S30V blade comes out of the box razor sharp.

Decided I would just deal with it as the knife isn't that expensive and see how it goes just to be a bit of a guinea pig.

The action is also crazy smooth. *Due to high order volume, Orders with customizations will be delayed by 2 business days. Cancellations are not possible once the engraving process has begun. I love how light it is, and how thin it it. If you're thinking about purchasing, go for it. Hat is off to Benchmade for their advertising skills. I'm sure he will love it. Fit & finish. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing, watching videos, reading blogs and even emailing customer service at Blade HQ. The only problem I have with this knife is the axis lock buttons are grivory, which coming from a 940 is just weird feeling on the fingers. The deep carry clip is a nice touch, wish more knives came with them from the factory. I carried this knife pretty much everyday after receiving it until I got my Sebenza. This thing is great. Dual bronze-finished titanium thumb studs with bronze pivot washers. Love the one-handed opening action. I have big folders and they are not what I want so I started looking into a lightweight EDC that can open and close with a single hand.

The colors are subdued and makes this an easy knife to carry and not be noticed. Its so lightweight, it feels good, the blade just falls shut and its beyond smooth. As long as you're willing to take care of you knife and clean and oil it as needed you'll come to love this knife. I only have two compaints. This knife is so easy to carry. People say S30V is harder to sharpen than S35VN, but from my experience, S30V was easier to sharpen and re-profile vs the S35VN on my Sebenza.

The small deep pocket clip is also perfect. Most knives I have owned would show signs of rust and discoloration by the time I got home but, NOT my Benchmade Bugout.

I bought this knife right when it came out and I torture tested it quite a bit. At first I wasn't too fond on its light-weight feel, but after a day of carrying, I barely noticed it was there. A lot of people complain about the flexible handles, but a knife this light isn't meant to be beaten on like an axe. When you can have a knife as light as the Bugout and still have it boast of quality materials--it's a winner in my mind. I sent it back to Benchmade for review and its better, though still not perfect. Reversible Mini Deep-Carry pocket clip and oversized lanyard hole. Gotta say the knife has good fit but horrible finish. Extremely lightweight. It really is a great knife and is perfect for me but for some reason I find myself looking at other Benchmade knives. Lightweight, good action. Perfect edc! All around excellent EDC knife. Nice and sharp out of box, super light weight, feels great in hand, and disappears in your pocket. Super lightweight, holds a really sharp factory edge, and sits in the pocket nice with the deep carry pocket clip.

Perfect blade shape and length. It was simple, utilitarian, ergonomic, lightweight, had an ambidextrous lock and opener, and was made with quality materials. For someone that buys this as a first expensive knife without any kind of sharpening tools I can see where this can be a let down, especially if coming from something much more inexpensive. Pocket clip is deep, small and perfect for the lightweight carry. It was not like I was doing to much force but man I find very fast how sharp this knife is out of the box. This knife is perfect gold. It's going to be in my pocket for a loooong time.

I recieved my bugout in ranger green a few days ago, I've carried it and used it everyday since, my first impressions of this knive would be"wow thing thing is light, it looks awesome, it's super thin, a bit on the small side for my liking, i would of liked a little more beef over all, the blade finish/coating soaks up oils and shows fingerprints more than any other knife i have, i love it but it has flaws". I always wear cargo paints so the green color and the deep pocket clip enable me to EDC the knife and not be noticed by others.

The proportions are great and the action/feel is perfect. The ease of opening is fantastic. I got my eyes on the 940-2 just to have one a little bigger. By far the toughest knife for its weight. While we accept most engraving requests, we cannot honor all. After roughly a month of carrying this knife as an EDC, I can say it's the best small knife I've had.

The included deep carry clip is also a nice touch. The locking mechanism took me three tries to master unlocking and closing the knife. This thing was barely able to cut paper. A guy at work that I showed it to bought one the next day because of how awesome it was when he handled it. I am amazed by this knife. I understand there is no liners in the handle to save weight but I am afraid to even use it to open a pop top lol! I was definitely wanting to finally get a Benchmade so I was looking into the mini-griprilan, the full size griptilian, as well as a few others. All in all, I love this knife. The axis lock pulls back smoothly and the blade drops freely. Since I retired a year ago, I find myself needing something more than a little peanut can handle. This is a great EDC! i like bigger knives because i have big hands, and so i was on the fence about this one. This knife is unbelievably light and surprisingly thin. It's balance point means I can fidget with it fairly easily. Very high quality, solid knife. I definitely recommend this knife! However I find that you need to be using a considerable amount of force to achieve that. In 2017, Benchmade shook the knife world with the release of the Bugout. Please note, engraving may delay processing time beyond two business days, but no more than four business days under normal circumstances. And Im in love with the knife. The day after I got it, I was opening some boxes and misshandle the knife and cut myself almost taking out the tip of my left index. I'ts ok at best but for my money a mini grip is a much smarter buy. Cons: but i wanted a benchmade for my first and so i ordered it and hen it came man it was worth it. Contact Benchmade and see if I am right. You'll never think twice about putting this in your pocket because it takes up too much space or weighs too much. I've had this blade for about 2 weeks now, and I have absolutely no complaints. I went on a spree of buying knives this year, this one finds its way to my pocket or at least in my hands every single day. Through all the research the Bugout kept coming up in discussions. Safe, strong, and ambidextrous AXIS-Lock mechanism. Blade HQ reserves the right to cancel any engraving requests after they have been submitted. Its crazy light! I have over 50 pocket knives and a few fixed blade knives I picked up over the years. The Bugout has far exceeded what I wanted in an EDC. I absolutely love my new benchmade, not too big nor small, just the absolute right size and an excellent cutter.Too good at cutting for safety reasons ;),and a dull knife is useless. It did everything I needed it to do on the trail. It's the lightweight that makes me even forget I am carrying it myself. I did a lot of research to get this knife, at the end was between the Freak, the Bailout and the Bugout. Blade was wicked sharp out of box and was addicting to play with due to its light weight and ease of deployment. For the price this knife is, it feels great in the hand and pretty sturdy with fast opening speed. I wanted something light, durable, and corrosion resistant as I spend a lot of my free time fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. I bought it and Im keeping it. All Benchmade knifes should come with that small deep pocket clip. love the axis lock and it's been keeping it's edge nicely. It's light enough to not be noticed and always sharp & ready for anything. It kinda reminded me of learning to ski. We constantly had to sell our supervisors on the importance of providing excellent gear to our Aircrew and Pilots in case of an aircraft ditching either at sea or on land far away from the civilized population. Ive carried it every day since I got it and even though its not my favorite, it is quickly moving up the list. I bought mine from amazon in which came from DLT Trading. Feels rather flimsy. Very light and very inconspicuous. So I made the purchase and am so glad I did. Like i said in the title, you absolutely will not regret this purchase. I moved the clip to make it left-hand friendly. its the perfect edc knife that disappears in the pocket.

Why a company would exclude half if not more of it potential customers buy taking a political stance is beyond me. counters, classic lines, very thin, disappears in the pocket. [Update Oct 8, 2020] I've now had this one for a couple of weeks and it has worked its way into my pocket more than any of my other knives. This is a great blade. Its light weight sharp. Opens silky smooth of course, and carrys like a ghost, Doesnt feel like its there till u reach for it. I unfortunately found the knife to be rather flimsy and weak in the handle. I pre-ordered this knife, and it was shipped to me within 2 weeks of placing the order (hats off to Benchmade for not teasing customers for long periods, and to BladeHQ for quick shipping). A Bugout has been in my pocket everyday since I got 'em. Also, Benchmade's S30V isn't as impossible to put a good edge on as some others I have. Benchmades quality control and price vs what you get is a complicated thing. Axis lock for easy one hand open and close. I food prep with it and I open letters and cut boxes open all the time with this and it has never failed me. I am a knife collector but I like carrying them as well as admiring them. I like a light thin knife that disappears in my pocket. The Axis lock is really fun to fidget with. I wish they'd gone with something a little tougher like G10 or Micarta, even at the cost of added weight and thickness. Wearing basketball short the knife disappears with its light weight and deep carry clip.

I honestly carry my ESEE Zancudo for backup when I inevitably run into a task I dont think the Bugout will be able to handle. Bummer. -Deep pocket clip & great ergonomics Other than that its a great knife and for the price its definitely worth a look. Some may contain trademarks or other terms that we do not have the right to use. It is easy to make very sharp and holds it well. Premium steel that holds an edge very well. Benchmade also did very good on the sharpens of the blade at the point of deliver. If you're thinking about buying this knife, do it! Then maybe I'll look into something in the smaller size Congrats to whomever made this knife better. The only gripe I have is the tightness of the action but Im sure this contributes to the solid feel in hand.

Thanks, dudes (and dudettes). Regardless of all the crap Benchmade has gotten recently this knife is still a gem the coating is nice the scales are a nice color the size is perfect the grind is the edge is amazing the blade steel is top notch and it's an absolute pleasure to carry!! The Benchmade Bugout comes in two sizes and a multitude of colors, and has great aftermarket customization options as well. They can squeeze the scales together. The knife coming in at 1.8 oz does literally disappear in your pocket. If your looking for a basic EDC lightweight knife that will make you forgot that it's in your pocket, this is it.

Other than that, it's a nice knife. Great right out of the box.

Only downside was the break-in period for the Axis lock as the DLC coating on the lock bar had to wear off before it smoothly interfaced with the tang of the blade. Same thing.

The color combo on this knife is also my favorite of any Benchmade on the market right now. Benchmade came up with a great knife, its very lightweight and you can cook anything with it. Good looks. I got this knife as my first Benchmade and first Knife over $50, and I absolutely love it!. I suggest any of the 940 Osborne models (will be +~1 ounce heavier) if you like the size of this knife but are looking for something that feels stouter. The bugout is one of the best knives Benchmade has put out in the last few years. It is very flimsy and more suited for opening bags, mail, packing tape on boxes or cutting twine. Do yourself the favor and just get one to see what the hype is all about. I would return it, but I had the blade engraved. I will say if you want a knife for camping or very hard use then the bugout is not the best option. I suppose I'm just used to my big robust knives that can be used as a pry bar as well. Returned it and got a new one that was perfectly mint.

Blade HQ defines business days as being Monday - Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday and all Federal and State holidays at our discretion. You may hear people talking about the handle being able to bend. Once you get it down you wonder why you thought it was so hard.

This knife is so light and thin I forget I have it on me. I can put it in my every pocket and no one would notice it. Gray chromium nitride-coated drop point blade made of CPM-S30V steel. Both by the thumb stud or by use of the Axis lock. great edc and its super light, you can barely tell that its there. The blade steel is great, the mini deep carry clip is an awesome touch, and the weight is unbelievable. I love this knife. Deep carry mini pocket clip is discreet. First this is just a great knife out of the box. Not much else to say -- you know the Bugout -- it's the top of the EDC food chain. Deep pocket carry along with the perfect length blade.makes this my new favorite knife! The blade shape is perfect, S30V holds and edge and sharpens easily. It is extremely lightweight and disappears into your pocket. It is a excellent knife and I can barley keep myself from admiring it constantly and wanting to use it constantly. And for Benchmade: Thanks for the cut. DO NOT put any pressure on them.

bugout benchmade I do perform a deep cleaning when I do get home but to date no signs of corrosion! I am very happy with the purchase and glad I bought it to add it to my toolbox full of EDC knives and daily rotation. -Not a 'hard use' knife (no handle liners so there will be flex/give in certain situations) Surprisingly light in your pocket. Sorry a knife at this price doesn't need a "break in". It's light, slim, and it disappears in the pocket. Engraving requests may contain material that Blade HQ considers inappropriate or simply do not want to place on products. Well done, benchmade. I was recently just in the market for a new EDC knife and I was torn between a few different brands and models. A great looking combination. Great S30V Blade, slightly off-center but overall great lightweight EDC knife! This model gets an extra star compared to the blue handled model. Only quarrel, and maybe it's in my head, but coulda shoulda been g10 scales.

Ive been looking for a good edc for basketball shorts or running and this fits the bill perfectly. So I order a Flytanium copper scales right away. My only complaint right now is the chromium oxide coating on the clip has a lot of drag. I highly recommend this blade for EDC, and I can't wait for the new BladeHQ exclusive black-out Bugout. It is very flat and weighs hardly anything while being a decent size knife for EDC. For that purpose, this knife is the best! When I got them right away felt how light and tough this knife is out of the box.