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Benchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Mini Bugout

Benchmade Bugout 535 ($175) vs Benchmade Mini Bugout ($175) — 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 Bugout
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Mini Bugout
$175
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBenchmade Bugout 535Benchmade Mini Bugout
Price$175$175
Weight56g42.5g
SteelS30V (CPM-20CV upgrade)—
LockAXIS locking—
Weight56g42.5g (Benchmade published)
Blade3.24" drop point2.82 in
HandleVERSAFLEX / Carbon fiber—
OriginUSA—
Material—S30V blade, Grivory 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 Bugout

  • Very light at 42.5 g
  • AXIS lock is easy to use one-handed
  • S30V blade in a small footprint
  • $175 for a polymer handle
  • Short blade for general cutting tasks
Benchmade Bugout 535 is the better value at $175. If weight matters most, Benchmade Mini Bugout carries lighter at 42.5g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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