{"product_id":"benchmade-535-09-bugout","title":"Benchmade 535-09 Bugout AXIS Lock Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade 535-09 Bugout pairs Benchmade's iconic ultralight folder platform with a milled aluminum and Richlite handle in Ash Gray and Redstone, running a 3.235-inch CPM-S90V super-steel blade on the AXIS® Lock. At 2.52 ounces, the 535-09 is a premium-tier upgrade to the standard Bugout — same closed dimensions, same proven mechanism, with a more refined handle treatment and a higher-grade blade steel for operators who want the lightest serious EDC available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM-S90V super-steel blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.235-inch drop point, 59-61HRC, stonewash polish finish. Substantially better corrosion and wear resistance than 440C-class steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAXIS® Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benchmade's ambidextrous crossbar lock. Fully ambidextrous, easy one-handed open and close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum and Richlite handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milled aluminum frame with Richlite scales — a paper-and-resin composite. Ash Gray and Redstone colorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini deep carry pocket clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip-up, black, black oxide finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanyard hole.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.52 ounces total weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Oregon, USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenchmade lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e with free LifeSharp service for the life of the knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters in the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bugout earned its reputation on a simple principle: serious EDC capability in a knife you forget you're carrying. At 2.52 ounces, the 535-09 lives up to that — closed length 4.22 inches, blade thickness 0.09 inch, total weight measurably less than most folders at this blade length. The 535-09 trim takes the standard Bugout platform and rebuilds the handle in milled 6061-T6 aluminum with Richlite inlays for a more rigid grip surface and a noticeably elevated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPM-S90V is the differentiator on this variant. As a powder-metallurgy super-steel, S90V holds an edge longer than CPM-S30V or 154CM and resists corrosion better than most stainless steels in this class. For operators who EDC heavy and don't want to sharpen on a frequent cycle, S90V is the steel of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AXIS® Lock runs ambidextrously — the crossbar pulls back on either side of the handle, so deployment and closing work the same in either hand. For LE personnel running an off-hand draw or military operators with a primary-hand commitment, that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAXIS® Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop-Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-S90V Stainless Steel (59-61HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStonewash Polish, Satin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.235\" \/ 8.22cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09\" \/ 2.29mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.46\" \/ 18.95cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.22\" \/ 10.72cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.42\" \/ 10.67mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum \/ Richlite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh Gray \/ Redstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.52oz \/ 71.44g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocket Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Deep Carry, Tip-Up, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanyard Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Oregon, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenchmade Lifetime Warranty + LifeSharp service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy tacticaledge.com Carries It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade Bugouts are EDC industry standards for a reason: ultralight, dead-reliable, and backed by Oregon-built quality and a lifetime warranty. The 535-09 takes the platform a tier up — premium aluminum and Richlite handle, S90V super-steel — for operators who carry hard and want a knife that holds up without compromise on weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 535-09 differ from the standard 535 Bugout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame mechanism, same overall dimensions, same closed footprint. The 535-09 upgrades the handle from Grivory to milled aluminum with Richlite inlays, and steps up the blade from CPM-S30V to CPM-S90V. Heavier-duty handle, better steel, more refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Richlite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichlite is a composite material made from layered paper and phenolic resin — sustainably sourced, dimensionally stable, and resistant to heat, water, and chemicals. It's used widely in countertops and increasingly in handle materials for premium folders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does CPM-S90V compare to S30V?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS90V holds an edge longer and resists wear and corrosion better than S30V, with a higher carbon and vanadium content. Trade-off is that it's harder to resharpen by hand. For operators who don't want to sharpen frequently, it's the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the AXIS® Lock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's proprietary crossbar lock, introduced in 1998. A spring-loaded bar engages a notch in the blade tang to lock the blade open. To close, pull the bar back from either side of the handle and pivot the blade. Ambidextrous, fast, and one of the most refined lockup mechanisms on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it ship to APO\/FPO addresses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. tacticaledge.com ships free to all APO and FPO addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is LifeSharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's free in-house re-sharpening service. Send the knife in and Benchmade will sharpen it back to factory edge, clean it, oil it, and adjust it as needed — for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 535-09 legal where I am?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 535-09 is a manual folder, not an automatic. Folder laws vary by jurisdiction; the customer is responsible for verifying state, county, and municipal regulations before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44165403738211,"sku":"36544","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7546\/5827\/files\/36544.jpg?v=1778173570","url":"https:\/\/tacticaledge.com\/products\/benchmade-535-09-bugout","provider":"tacticaledge.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}