Product Description

The Bugout just got a serious upgrade. The Bugout Vapyr takes everything that made the original iconic — featherweight carry, confident ergonomics, reliable AXIS lock — and pushes it into premium territory with a CPM MagnaCut blade, aerospace aluminum chassis, and a handle 33% thinner than the standard Bugout.

At the heart of the Vapyr is CPM MagnaCut, one of the most talked-about blade steels in the knife world right now — and for good reason. Developed by metallurgist Larrin Thomas specifically to beat the tradeoff between corrosion resistance and wear resistance, CPM MagnaCut sits at 60–62 HRC and delivers edge retention that rivals exotic tool steels while maintaining the rust resistance of a true stainless. For an ultralight EDC folder like this, that combination is everything: you get a blade that holds a working edge through real use, sharpens without a fight, and won't spot up in wet conditions. The drop-point profile keeps it versatile for everyday cutting tasks, and the black Cerakote finish adds a low-profile tactical aesthetic while protecting the blade from surface wear.

• Blade: 3.25" CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (60–62 HRC), drop-point profile, black Cerakote finish, plain edge — premium edge retention meets serious corrosion resistance
• Handle: Black 6061-T6 anodized aluminum, 0.282" thin chassis with Taiga Green backspacer and thumb stud — rigid, lightweight, and distinctly dialed-in
• Deployment/Lock: Ambidextrous thumb stud opener, AXIS Lock — smooth, tool-free deployment with one of the strongest and most reliable lock mechanisms in production folding knives
• Carry: 1.72 oz, 4.24" closed — ultralight pocket presence; designed for all-day EDC without the bulk

Ideal For

• Serious EDC minimalists who refuse to compromise on steel quality for the sake of weight — this is the knife for the person who's done settling
• Benchmade collectors and Bugout loyalists looking for the definitive evolution of the platform, with premium steel and refined aesthetics to match

If you've been waiting for a Bugout worthy of a premium blade steel, the wait is over. Pick up the Benchmade Bugout Vapyr 534BK at Knifeworks and experience the legendary service and fast shipping Knifeworks is known for.