Benchmade · Updated August 2026
Benchmade Bugout 535: price & specs
Benchmade Bugout 535. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: benchmade.com verified verify in ledger
The Benchmade Bugout 535 is listed at $200 on benchmade.com as of 2026-08-13, #13 cheapest of 14 pocket knives (median $121); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 60/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 14 in class.
Verified Aug 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$200Rose from the price on record when we began tracking (2026-08-13). A dated chart builds here as the price moves over the coming days.
Is the Benchmade Bugout 535 a good buy?
At $200, the Benchmade Bugout 535 is #11 cheapest of the 14 pocket knives we track, where the median is $105. On the spec sheet, its weight of 1.85 oz is the lowest of the 14, its blade length of 3.24 in is below the median of the 14, and its closed length of 4.22 in is below the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $200 — current on record (was $159.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Released | — |
| Blade length (in) | 3.24 |
| Blade steel | CPM-S30V |
| Lock type | AXIS lock |
| Opening mechanism | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening |
| Blade shape grind | drop point, flat grind |
| Handle material | Grivory (glass-filled nylon) |
| Closed length (in) | 4.22 |
| Weight (oz) | 1.85 |
Source: benchmade.com (verified 2026-08-11). URL confirmed live on benchmade.com (page title 'High-Quality 535 Bugout Knife'), but direct fetch returned only site navigation, not the spec table. Blade length (3.24 in.), steel (CPM-S30V), closed length (4.22 in.), and weight (1.85 oz) confirmed via Blade City and DLT Trading retailer spec sheets that reproduce Benchmade's own published 535 spec card verbatim. AXIS lock and dual ambidextrous thumb-stud opening are standard across all Bugout configurations per Benchmade's general product literature.
Is the Benchmade Bugout 535 worth it vs cheaper pocket knives?
Benchmade Bugout 535 against its closest cheaper and pricier pocket knives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Blade length (in) | Blade steel | Lock type | Opening mechanism | Blade shape grind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmade Bugout 535 this | $200 | 3.24 | CPM-S30V | AXIS lock | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening | drop point, flat grind |
| Benchmade Griptilian 551 | $175 | 3.45 | CPM-S30V | AXIS lock | dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening | drop point, flat grind |
| Spyderco Para Military 2 | $279 | 3.44 | CPM S45VN | Compression lock | Spyderco Round Hole, manual one-hand opening | modified clip point, full flat grind |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Benchmade Bugout 535 cost?
The Benchmade Bugout 535 has a US price of $200, as of 2026-08-13.
How does the Benchmade Bugout 535 compare on price?
At $200, the Benchmade Bugout 535 is #11 cheapest of the 14 pocket knives we track, where the median is $105.
Has the Benchmade Bugout 535's price changed?
No — the Benchmade Bugout 535 has held at $200 since 2026-08-13.
What is the lowest price the Benchmade Bugout 535 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Benchmade Bugout 535 is $200 on 2026-08-13.
Is now a good time to buy the Benchmade Bugout 535?
The Benchmade Bugout 535 is currently $200; the lowest we have recorded is $200 (2026-08-13). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Benchmade Bugout 535's key specs?
Benchmade Bugout 535 (Benchmade): blade length in 3.24, blade steel CPM-S30V, lock type AXIS lock, opening mechanism dual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual opening, blade shape grind drop point, flat grind. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.
Price of record: $200 at benchmade.com, 2026-08-13. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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