Should I return my bugout?

Not sure I would have even checked that. My new knife check list for the blade does not include that but rather is it sharp and undamaged, as others have said any use will ultimately require sharpening.
 
For that kind of price for that kind of materials I expect perfect fit and finish, and you can bet that I'll nitpick.

On cheaper knives I had some really wonky sharpening done by factories (edges being asymmetrical at best, and even individual sides having inconsistent angle). I never complained, just fixed it myself through use and sharpening.

But, at this price point I'd be sending it back...
 
I'm not surprised, its a Benchmade...

I'd return and get something else, or if you REALLY have to have it, send it to Benchmade to be fixed.
 
Didn't look at the photo because I don't recognize or trust the site, but in general I'm an advocate of returning things you're not pleased with to the retailer for a replacement. Many retailers will be happy to hand-pick you a knife that has an even edge, good centering, and no mechanical issues, and I generally ask that up-front when I buy a knife online. Don't return knives for warranty service unless you're past the point of returning them to the retailer.

I understand the common refrain that you'll sharpen a knife so you can fix uneven edges yourself, but your time has value (or at least it should), so if you don't want to spend a long time fixing what Benchmade screwed up, I wouldn't blame you at all. That's an expensive knife and it should come with an appropriate edge.
 
Thank you so much guys for all replies. I have send that knife to the seller and did so for two reasons: uneven grind on such an expensive knife, and the box had already been opened (maybe someone retuned it before me).

So what I did? I bought 535-3 (bigger one), I just saw it and it's.. almost perfect. Definitely better finishing than my two Bark Rivers. And box wasn't opened. I'm really happy with bigger one and I like bigger bugout more than smaller version. Thank you guys once again.
 
It comes down to how uneven is uneven, how much of an investment this knife was to you, and how much of a hassle it would be to go through the return process as opposed to just fixing it (especially if you're just starting out). As a few people have said, Benchmade have priced themselves to a point where you should expect things done right, right out of the box.
 
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