Introducing The 535 Bugout

TheFactor said:
Just ordered some custom made carbon fiber scales for my 535 .
I was totally happy with the looks and feel of the stock scales but I love CF.
Should look pretty sweet with the blue stand offs .
Can't wait !!!
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I honestly have no desire to upgrade the scales at this point. BUT if you wanted a classy gent's knife some smooth G10 or CF would put this knife into that category easily.

This was my carry around the house this weekend. Did a little shooting with my first gun; H&R Topper in 410.

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bluemetalchurch said:
I honestly have no desire to upgrade the scales at this point. BUT if you wanted a classy gent's knife some smooth G10 or CF would put this knife into that category easily.

This was my carry around the house this weekend. Did a little shooting with my first gun; H&R Topper in 410.

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Very nice !!
I felt the same way about not feeling the need to upgrade the scales until I saw these CF scales .
 
TheFactor said:
Very nice !!
I felt the same way about not feeling the need to upgrade the scales until I saw these CF scales .
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I'm not a big CF fan when it comes to scales. If a G10 version came out at a reasonable price I may pull the trigger. :)

All in all, I'm thrilled with this little knife.
 
So when I was mulling over the purchasing decision I wasn't sure how I would feel about the blue scales. If a black handle had been an option that's what I would have bought because that's what I'm used to. Turns out I actually really dig the blue. So today on my hike I got to thinking about how blue actually is a wise choice for hikers and folks that spend a lot of time in the outdoors because it's so easily found since blue isn't a color you typically see in the woods. I decided to toss my knife on the ground and left it. I came back later to see if I could easily find it and sure enough it was easy to spot. Good to know if I ever accidentally drop it. Can you spot the Bugout?

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I have gone a bit uncharacteristically wild on knife and sharpener acquisition over the last few months, but this little knife is super tempting. I was able to handle one at a knife show a while ago and it is surprisingly rigid and insanely light. I like it a lot, and maybe when some funds recover I'll have to get one as a jogging blade. A Bugout in LC200N and ti hardware would make an amazing kayak/swim trunks knife. I would be on that like crazy.
 
BK14 said:
I have gone a bit uncharacteristically wild on knife and sharpener acquisition over the last few months, but this little knife is super tempting. I was able to handle one at a knife show a while ago and it is surprisingly rigid and insanely light. I like it a lot, and maybe when some funds recover I'll have to get one as a jogging blade. A Bugout in LC200N and ti hardware would make an amazing kayak/swim trunks knife. I would be on that like crazy.
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I so wish they'd make that version as a second option. I would definitely make it my new kayak/beach knife if they did. But I'd probably need a different handle color on it so I could differentiate between the two easily.
 
BK14 said:
I have gone a bit uncharacteristically wild on knife and sharpener acquisition over the last few months, but this little knife is super tempting. I was able to handle one at a knife show a while ago and it is surprisingly rigid and insanely light. I like it a lot, and maybe when some funds recover I'll have to get one as a jogging blade. A Bugout in LC200N and ti hardware would make an amazing kayak/swim trunks knife. I would be on that like crazy.
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GatorMedic said:
I so wish they'd make that version as a second option. I would definitely make it my new kayak/beach knife if they did. But I'd probably need a different handle color on it so I could differentiate between the two easily.
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I'm curious as to why S30v wouldn't work for fresh water. Even salt water should be fine if it was rinsed properly.
 
bluemetalchurch said:
I'm curious as to why S30v wouldn't work for fresh water. Even salt water should be fine if it was rinsed properly.
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I'm surrounded by saltwater. I use my Pacific Salt for that duty because I don't ever have to worry about corrosion on the blade, liner (because it's liner-less obviously), handle, screws, etc. Maybe it's not needed with a certain amount of maintenance or whatnot but I'd rather just have the peace of mind and not have to spend as much time on the upkeep personally. EDIT TO ADD: I just remembered all the pockets drilled out of the inside of the Bugout's handles. That will be a prime collection spot of sand. Nevermind, don't think it would work out regardless. Looks like the Spyderco Salt will stay no matter what.
 
GatorMedic said:
I'm surrounded by saltwater. I use my Pacific Salt for that duty because I don't ever have to worry about corrosion on the blade, liner (because it's liner-less obviously), handle, screws, etc. Maybe it's not needed with a certain amount of maintenance or whatnot but I'd rather just have the peace of mind and not have to spend as much time on the upkeep personally. EDIT TO ADD: I just remembered all the pockets drilled out of the inside of the Bugout's handles. That will be a prime collection spot of sand. Nevermind, don't think it would work out regardless. Looks like the Spyderco Salt will stay no matter what.
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I'm not saying the Bugout would be a good beach knife. I just think it would be alright if taken care of (rinsed out) around salt water if you needed it to. I don't think freshwater is an issue at all. I've owned several of the Salt knives. They're a great product for sure. I just prefer a plain edge and don't care for the edge retention of the Salts in plain edge.

BK14 said:
I'm sure it would! It would just be more fun to not have to worry about it at all.
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With Benchmade's policy and and customer service, I wouldn't be worried about it. :)
 
bluemetalchurch said:
I'm not saying the Bugout would be a good beach knife. I just think it would be alright if taken care of (rinsed out) around salt water if you needed it to. I don't think freshwater is an issue at all. I've owned several of the Salt knives. They're a great product for sure. I just prefer a plain edge and don't care for the edge retention of the Salts in plain edge.



With Benchmade's policy and and customer service, I wouldn't be worried about it. :)
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I am sure you are probably right I really hope to pick one of these up soon. Not that I need one... lol!
 
BK14 said:
I am sure you are probably right I really hope to pick one of these up soon. Not that I need one... lol!
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I really don't think you'll regret your purchase. I didn't have a ton of interest in the knife when it was introduced but it's popularity peaked my interest. I am glad that I own the knife now. It really works well for me.
 
Looking good, maybe even enough to tempt me back to a stud after getting rid of them out of my collection. It'll be on the consideration list for sure.
 
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