Product Description

The Benchmade Bugout 535SL-13 is the full-size flagship of Benchmade's most popular EDC platform — upgraded with a premium CPM-S90V blade and a striking crushed silver crater blue aluminum handle that pairs class-leading edge retention with a finish you won't find on a standard Bugout.

The 3.24-inch blade is crafted from CPM-S90V, one of the highest edge-retention production steels in Benchmade's catalog. Produced through Crucible's particle metallurgy process, CPM-S90V's high vanadium content delivers exceptional wear resistance — holding a working edge dramatically longer than the standard CPM-S30V on base-model Bugouts, which means far longer intervals between sharpenings even under heavy daily use. S90V rewards good sharpening technique, but for the buyer who prioritizes edge longevity, it's among the best steels available in this blade class.

The crushed silver crater blue aluminum handle is the visual and tactile upgrade. Where the standard Bugout uses lightweight Grivory, the aluminum scales add rigidity and a premium in-hand feel, finished in a distinctive two-tone crushed silver and crater blue treatment. The result is a full-size Bugout that retains the platform's signature lightweight carry while feeling noticeably more solid and looking far more refined.

• Blade: CPM-S90V, drop point profile, satin finish, plain edge — 3.24 inches of premium high-vanadium steel with class-leading edge retention
• Handle: Crushed silver crater blue aluminum scales — two-tone finish with added rigidity and refined feel over standard Grivory, while keeping the Bugout'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 the full-size Bugout's proven ergonomics and 3.24-inch blade with a premium steel upgrade — CPM-S90V is the answer for anyone tired of frequent sharpening. Buyers who want the added rigidity and refined two-tone finish of an aluminum handle over standard Grivory scales. Benchmade collectors and AXIS Lock loyalists adding a standout crater blue configuration to their rotation.

Lightweight full-size carry, premium S90V edge retention, and a crater blue aluminum handle that stands apart from every standard Bugout on the shelf. Add the Benchmade Bugout (535SL-13) 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.