Benchmade Bugout?

[gull wing]

Looking to buy a Bugout.
I have a Mini Bugout and like it a lot, but wondering if the longer one would offer me more use. I usually carry 3" knives because they are easy to handle and lighter. Of course with the super light weight of the Bugouts, it should be pretty lightweight as well.
....Or do I just want to buy another knife?

 

[Alberta Ed]

"You can never have too many knives." Logan Ninefingers

 

[elde66]

You’re asking us

 

[Another Shepherd]

You need to have the S30V, S90V, and M390 versions, at least.

 

[chevyrulez1]

I say go for it, I love my Bugout. I like the looks of the mini, but my full size is so lightweight I haven't really had a need to look into the smaller

 

[Therom]

The standard Bugout is so light and slim that is carries better than a lot of sub-3” knives.
Give it a try
The basic s30v version is very good

 

[Delta-v]

If you love the mini, you'll love the full-size too. Since you have a standard mini, maybe go for an upgraded version like CF and S90V or aluminum and M390. But the regular blue 535 is great too. I have them all and love them all. I need a G10 version myself, like the SMKW exclusives.

 

[akaMatt]

I was going to mention the SMKW M4 version as well. Fantastic knife, sturdy, lightweight… I love mine! Also have the CF Elite version with S30. Both great knives.

 

[MrMoose]

Maybe branch out and try a Hogue Deka for something a little different?
I received one in Magnacut this week. Waiting for a Lynch NW clip and SKNY Goat aluminum scales so I can customize a bit and make it my own. Here is the before portrait:

 

[Ajack60]

You just want to buy another knife, and why not.

 

[pholder]

Isn’t this why we are all here, to encourage and support each other and to buy more knives

 

[Carl_Havoc]

Never heard of it

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Thread needs photos. Bugout is a good knife for the price with lots of aftermarket and modding options to make it yours.

 

[YaArArYa]

^ mad classy Sharp & Fiery

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

^ mad classy Sharp & Fiery

Thanks! Put some work into it yesterday. I shoulda got a before shot…it was in rough shape.

 

[zippifish]

Bugout is one of my favorite knives to carry, excellent size and blade for my EDC needs.

 

[Murphjd25]

Been chatting with my good buddy this afternoon, so got my Bugout out as well. It’s a great great knife.

 

[Sibyrnes]

Before you buy a Bugout, check out the Taggedout. It has replaced the Bugout as my EDC.

 

[AntDog]

I like my bugout a lot. It’s been a constant carry since I got it in a trade. It’s so small to me I can’t even imagine the mini.

 

[stevejams]

Before you buy a Bugout, check out the Taggedout. It has replaced the Bugout as my EDC.

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I absolutely second this. I actually used my taggedout all day at work today, and while I love my bugout, I really enjoyed the lack of thumb studs catching everything I cut while using the whole blade. About the same weight, slightly larger blade, and again, no thumb studs…if you’re into that stuff