Product Description

The Benchmade Bugout 535BK-07 is a premium take on the brand's most popular EDC platform — a Bohler M390 blade in a stealthy black Cerakote finish, paired with a distinctive burnt brass handle that sets this Bugout apart from anything in the standard lineup.

The 3.24-inch blade is crafted from Bohler M390, a third-generation powder-metallurgy "super steel" produced by Bohler-Uddeholm. M390 is renowned for combining exceptional edge retention with outstanding corrosion resistance and a fine, polished-capable grain structure — putting it among the very top tier of production blade steels, in the same conversation as CPM-S90V and 20CV. Here that premium steel is finished in black Cerakote, a ceramic-based coating that adds a layer of corrosion and wear resistance, cuts glare with a non-reflective surface, and gives the blade a purposeful, blacked-out look.

The burnt brass handle is the visual signature of this configuration. Its warm, metallic finish is a departure from the muted grays and earth tones of the standard Bugout line, giving the 535BK-07 a refined, collector-grade presence while retaining the platform's hallmark lightweight, pocket-friendly carry.

• Blade: Bohler M390, drop point profile, black Cerakote finish, plain edge — 3.24 inches of premium powder-metallurgy super steel with class-leading edge retention and corrosion resistance
• Handle: Burnt brass finish — a distinctive, warm metallic treatment that sets this Bugout apart from the standard lineup while keeping the platform's lightweight carry
• Deployment / Lock: Ambidextrous thumb studs with Benchmade's AXIS Lock — fully ambidextrous, smooth one-handed opening and closing, locks solid with no blade play
• Carry: Reversible deep-carry clip for tip-up left or right-side carry; built for true everyday pocket carry

EDC buyers who want one of the best production steels available — M390's edge retention and corrosion resistance put it at the top of the class. Collectors and Benchmade enthusiasts drawn to the standout burnt brass finish, which separates this Bugout from every standard configuration. Buyers who want a blacked-out, non-reflective premium blade for understated daily carry with a touch of distinction.

Top-tier Bohler M390 steel, a stealthy black Cerakote blade, and a burnt brass handle you won't find on a standard Bugout. Add the Benchmade Bugout (535BK-07) to your cart today — made in the USA, backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service and lifetime warranty, and shipping same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.