Home / Folding Knife / Comparison
Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Benchmade Bailout
Benchmade Mini Bugout ($175) vs Benchmade Bailout ($350) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Mini Bugout | Benchmade Bailout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $350 |
| Weight | 42.5g | 76.5g |
| Material | S30V blade, Grivory handle | MagnaCut blade, 6061-T6 aluminum handle |
| Weight | 42.5g (Benchmade published) | 76.5g (Benchmade published) |
| Blade | 2.82 in | 3.38 in |
| Warranty | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty |
Pros & Cons
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 Bailout
- MagnaCut resists corrosion and holds an edge
- Thin aluminum handle carries flat
- Under 80 g with a 3.4 in blade
- $350 for this version
- Aluminum scales are less grippy than G10
Benchmade Mini Bugout is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
More Folding Knife comparisons
Benchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Griptilian 551Benchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Hidden Canyon HunterBenchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal)Benchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Adamas MagnaCutBenchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade SlipRidgeBenchmade Bugout 535 vs Benchmade Fixed Adamas