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Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) vs Benchmade Mini Bugout
Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) ($180) vs Benchmade Mini Bugout ($175) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) | Benchmade Mini Bugout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $175 |
| Weight | 52g | 42.5g |
| Steel | ELMAX Powder Steel | — |
| Lock | AXIS locking | — |
| Weight | 52g | 42.5g (Benchmade published) |
| Blade | 3.24" drop point FDE Battlewash | 2.82 in |
| Handle | Taiga Green VERSAFLEX | — |
| Origin | USA | — |
| Material | — | S30V blade, Grivory handle |
| Warranty | — | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal)
- ELMAX superior edge retention
- FDE Battlewash seasonal finish
- 52g ultralight AXIS lock
- USA made Benchmade quality
- Collectible seasonal variant
- $180 seasonal premium
- Limited availability
- ELMAX harder to resharpen at home
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 Mini Bugout 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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