New Bugout Sibling: 537 Bailout

Chariotz4

Chariotz4

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Woke up to a pretty cool email...and then went straight to the Benchmade website and low and behold, there was a new "coming soon" product listing! This looks really cool and will probably have me onboard!
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Specs as per the website:
-3V blade(!)
-Black grivory handle
-3.38" Tanto blade
-0.09" Blade thickness
-8.07" Open length
-4.71" Closed length
-2.05 ounces
-Mini deep carry clip
 
Cscotttsss said:
Why the tanto?! I'll be passing on this unfortunately.
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Speaking of, I haven't bought a knife with a tanto blade in good long while, but this is trying it's best to be my first. Not that I dislike them, but I guess I've just naturally moved away from them.

As far as tantos go, this looks good to me and looks better than many I've seen recently; the swedge is a nice touch too!
 
What's the deal with the big lanyard hole thing or whatever sticking out the back?
 
FullMetalJackass said:
smells like a $149 piece... so no thanks
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With the 3V and coating... I think $150 is being optimistic honestly.

I'm a little confused as to why they went with a tanto blade. I would have loved to see a mini Bugout with a blade closer to 3" personally.
 
This came up in GKD and this was my response:

I admit, this is a head scratcher to me. On paper, it all seems interesting. But the sum of the parts doesn't really add up, in my opinion. A tanto in 3V attached to Grivory scales with an aluminum pommel..? I feel like it's selling the 3V a bit short. The performance you'll get from that steel won't be remotely shown in that format, I feel. Additionally, what is the point of the aluminum pommel? Strike it on anything and it'll deform. I don't get it. And this is coming from someone who owns a 535 Bugout. I dunno, I guess I'll have see some reviews to see what others think.
 
Chariotz4 said:
Woke up to a pretty cool email...and then went straight to the Benchmade website and low and behold, there was a new "coming soon" product listing! This looks really cool and will probably have me onboard!
SpMdLbz.jpg

Specs as per the website:
-3V blade(!)
-Black grivory handle
-3.38" Tanto blade
-0.09" Blade thickness
-8.07" Open length
-4.71" Closed length
-2.05 ounces
-Mini deep carry clip
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Damnit! Hopefully the cf scales I just had made for the s30v bugout I just bought will fit on this version.

3v? I’m all over that.

Benchmade Benchmade any idea if cf scales that fit the s30v bugout will fit on the bailout?

Maybe I can do a blade stop if all else fails.
 
Lapedog said:
Damnit! Hopefully the cf scales I just had made for the s30v bugout I just bought will fit on this version.

3v? I’m all over that.

Benchmade Benchmade any idea if cf scales that fit the s30v bugout will fit on the bailout?

Maybe I can do a blade stop if all else fails.
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I'd say that they likely won't, I haven't checked the Bugout handle size, but imagine the slightly larger blade means handle scales with larger dimensions.
 
I like it a lot. Normally not a huge fan of tantos but this works. And it's a bit bigger than the bugout.

Grivory is what was on the freek right?
 
DrRollinstein said:
I like it a lot. Normally not a huge fan of tantos but this works. And it's a bit bigger than the bugout.

Grivory is what was on the freek right?
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Should be the same scale material as the Bugout, and I'm pretty sure that's a different material than what's used on the Freek.
 
Chariotz4 said:
I'd say that they likely won't, I haven't checked the Bugout handle size, but imagine the slightly larger blade means handle scales with larger dimensions.
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Looks like depending on how much I love the custom cf bugout will determine whether or not I get one. In all likelyhood I will because 3.38 is right in my ideal blade size territory of around 3.25-3.3 inch blade.

But I’ll need to get cf scales for the bailout too.
 
Lapedog said:
Looks like depending on how much I love the custom cf bugout will determine whether or not I get one. In all likelyhood I will because 3.38 is right in my ideal blade size territory of around 3.25-3.3 inch blade.

But I’ll need to get cf scales for the bailout too.
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I love my Bugout, but I ended up swapping the scales for Ti ones, and I love it even more now! I'll probably swap the scales on this guy too if I end up buying it just to get the most out of the steel/platform.
 
I love my bugout but this knife doesn’t make any sense to me. Why does a 2 ounce thin folding knife need a pommel? And an aluminum pommel? Why give it such a mega steel with such thin plastic scales? And the tanto grind? In my mind this knife has an identity crisis.
 
Lapedog said:
Damnit! Hopefully the cf scales I just had made for the s30v bugout I just bought will fit on this version.

3v? I’m all over that.

Benchmade Benchmade any idea if cf scales that fit the s30v bugout will fit on the bailout?

Maybe I can do a blade stop if all else fails.
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No, these handles and liners are completely different.
 
DrRollinstein said:
I like it a lot. Normally not a huge fan of tantos but this works. And it's a bit bigger than the bugout.

Grivory is what was on the freek right?
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Yes the Freek utilizes Grivory base with a Versaflex overmold.
 
I've sworn off Benchmade after their gun fiasco.... but, I'll admit it, this knife looks fantastic.

I pre-ordered the Bugout and thought it was a fantastic knife, this one looks even better. But I'll stick to my guns and give it a pass.
 
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