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Benchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Mini Adamas

Benchmade Bugout 535 ($175) vs Benchmade Mini Adamas ($275) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Benchmade Bugout 535
Benchmade
Bugout 535
$175
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Benchmade Mini Adamas
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Mini Adamas
$275
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBenchmade Bugout 535Benchmade Mini Adamas
Price$175$275
Weight56g130.4g
SteelS30V (CPM-20CV upgrade)—
LockAXIS locking—
Weight56g130.4g (Benchmade published)
Blade3.24" drop point3.25 in
HandleVERSAFLEX / Carbon fiber—
OriginUSA—
Material—MagnaCut blade, G10 handle
Warranty—Free sharpening, lifetime warranty
Pros & Cons

Benchmade Bugout 535

  • 56g ultralight
  • AXIS lock ambidextrous
  • USA made
  • LifeSharp service
  • Deep pocket clip
  • $175 entry
  • S30V needs regular sharpening
  • Some samples have blade play

Benchmade Mini Adamas

  • Heavy-duty construction in a smaller size
  • MagnaCut blade
  • G10 gives a secure grip
  • 130 g is heavy for a 3.25 in blade
  • $275
Benchmade Bugout 535 is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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