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Benchmade Bugout - Alright, why doesn't this seem to exist

Manufacturers commonly talk bout products well before they are actually released. In time you should get all the information you need.
 
I really like it except that it's tip up only, I can see how it would be a little difficult to fit a tip down option with the pivot and axis lock locations. I have zero interest in tip up knives, oh well that's a $120 I just saved then.
 
I really like my 531, this looks like another good lightweight knife. Granted I'd rather they did 154CM steel and G10 scales. I forsee some aftermarket scales getting made shortly after these start showing up.
 
I really couldn't be more excited about this one. I wanted to love the 531, but didn't. This addresses all problems I had with it. Good job Benchmade!
 
Halfneck said:
I really like my 531, this looks like another good lightweight knife. Granted I'd rather they did 154CM steel and G10 scales. I forsee some aftermarket scales getting made shortly after these start showing up.
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I agree with you on the steel, but I actually prefer the Grivory scales. They're easier on pockets, easier on hands, more vibrantly colored and cheaper.

That's was one issue I had with the 530/1. I would've liked a drop point blade with the plastic scales and wasn't willing to go through the trouble of Frankensteining it together.
 
Valid points TLE, and I have no fear after a few months there will be plenty of aftermarket grip options.

I just hope the thumbstud doesn't snag and wave open like my 531 did a few times. First time it happened I was using my knife to cut some bandage tape and the pt thought it was cool. Reality was I was scared I'd cut myself, and did slice my scrubs, but I played it off.
 
Probably the first benchmade knife I've ever seen that I'd be interested in.
I doubt I'd ever buy one because I'm a budget knife guy, but It is the type of all business free of pointless design elements knife I look for.
 
dzlvs8 said:
So I randomly decided to browse the benchmade website today and noticed a knife called the Benchmade bugout. 3.25" blade and only a 1.85oz knife!? Sounds awesome to me. But why can I not find ANY info on this knife anywhere. Searching on Benchmade Bugout here brings up ZERO results. google has nothing, youtube has nothing.

Does anyone have any expirience with this knife or have any video of it?
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A lot has been said and talked about in this knife can't understand why you are having a problem finding information.
 
T.L.E. Sharp said:
I agree with you on the steel, but I actually prefer the Grivory scales. They're easier on pockets, easier on hands, more vibrantly colored and cheaper.

That's was one issue I had with the 530/1. I would've liked a drop point blade with the plastic scales and wasn't willing to go through the trouble of Frankensteining it together.
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I just could not go for the 530 at all. I like the blade of the 531 but would prefer it as a FFG. I would love it if they would bring out this new one and the 531 both in a FFG in D2 steel. The 319 would be sweet in D2, also.
 
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Icehawk said:
I really like it except that it's tip up only, I can see how it would be a little difficult to fit a tip down option with the pivot and axis lock locations. I have zero interest in tip up knives, oh well that's a $120 I just saved then.
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What if you ignored the pocket clip and just carried it in your pocket?
 
I don't see the appeal to this model. For half the price you can get a plastic handled spyderco delica and even a griptilian is still a bit less. And if you can cough up a few more bucks you can get a used 940 which will feel/look much better imo.
 
I think I looks great, apart from the blue, I'm not a blue fan, grey would have been a winner.
 
knives_in_nature said:
I don't see the appeal to this model. For half the price you can get a plastic handled spyderco delica and even a griptilian is still a bit less. And if you can cough up a few more bucks you can get a used 940 which will feel/look much better imo.
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I think you're missing the combination of weight, usable blade length, ease of operation, and a handle that can give a full 4-finger grip. The Mini-Grip, Delica and 940 don't check off all those boxes as well as the Bugout. The Bugout hits a fairly unique spot in the knife world for those criteria.

I wish the price had come in at around $89 to avoid some of the competition that'll naturally come from the Mini and the Freek. Benchmade is offering a lot of plastic handled knives at just a bit over $100.
 
Yea, no one had any info about it and appears that no one got a pre-release model to review. Blade HQ seems to have been the first vendor to post a vid and get the knife in hand. BM posted the knife same day bladehq listed it. Already called my local bm dealer and preordered one.

1. That weights amazing!
2. Love to play with axis locks
3. super thin
4. Love blue knives
 
It's like a 530... only lighter, with a better blade shape, better steel, better handle ergos, better thumb stud and deep carry clip.

Thought I was done buying knives for the summer, but this is going to be my new EDC.
 
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