{"id":12825,"date":"2024-02-04T15:25:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T15:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?p=12825"},"modified":"2024-03-17T18:43:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T18:43:28","slug":"knife-review-benchmade-bugout-535-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?p=12825","title":{"rendered":"Knife Review: Benchmade Bugout 535-3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An even lighter, premium version of the already ultralight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Benchmade<\/a> Bugout, yes, that&#8217;s right. Join me in this is detailed review of the Benchmade 535-3, the special super-ultralight Bugout. Now, you say Carbon Fiber, I say Carbon Fibre, but let&#8217;s not worry about that (I might use either or both), and this is why the 535-3 is even lighter, as it has Carbon Fibre handles with the minimal steel inserts milled into them. The 535-3 is the Benchmade Bugout &#8211; Plus!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-365x365.jpg 365w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-00-Feature-P1006037-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Review Videos<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Starting with a short format sixty second review:<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xcs6r3Mfj70?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>Onto a full video review covering many more details:<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SWsQUPEuTMk?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p><b>A few more details:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What&#8217;s in the box?:<\/b><br \/>\nVery well presented in a foam lined box, the Bugout comes in a cloth bag that you can use to help keep the pocket fluff at bay. A clip\/handle protector card also gives you information about the Benchmade Axis lock that the Bugout uses.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-12828 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-12828 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-12828\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-01-box-P1005961.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12829\" 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data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-02-box-open-P1005963\/886946484.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-03-box-contents-P1005968.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12831\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-03-box-contents-P1005968\/1331611640.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-04-angle-P1005974.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12832\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-04-angle-P1005974\/1564271893.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-05-clip-side-angle-P1005978.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12833\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-05-clip-side-angle-P1005978\/3812210797.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-06-clip-side-angle-P1005979.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12834\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-06-clip-side-angle-P1005979\/3072728394.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p><b>A good look round the Bugout 535-3 &#8211; Things to look out for here are:<\/b><br \/>\nThe Bugout uses a mini deep-carry steel pocket clip, that is removable and can be fitted on either side. Blue highlights on the spacer\/lanyard hole and thumb stud, play beautifully off the black Carbon Fibre adding to the premium feel of this version of the Bugout.<br \/>\nUltralight construction means there is only the one spacer and otherwise clear space through the handles.<br \/>\nOne side of the pivot bolt is capped, and the torx screw head on the other side only. Torx screws are used throughout for the construction.<br \/>\nLooking in closely at the axis lock bar and how it moves as the blade is opened. The Bugout, despite being a lightweight knife, is also known for being tough, and the use of phosphor bronze washers adds to the robust and reliable build.<br \/>\nThere is something about this particular blue and how it sings on the ambidextrous thumb studs.<br \/>\nAnd then we have the Bugout&#8217;s slim, flat ground blade. No weak points, and very &#8216;slicey&#8217; (should be a word if it isn&#8217;t) with a very useful shape. The smooth plunge line ensures maximum strength and exposed heel-edge provides easy maintenance and a useful rear-point (there isn&#8217;t a sharpening choil, but the end of the edge closest to the handle is unobstructed and easy to sharpen). This detail is something I look for in all knives, but especially an EDC knife.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-12835 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-12835 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-12835\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-07-clip-side-angle-P1005983.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12836\" data-type=\"image\" 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data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-24-logo-P1006054\/2802932190.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-25-blade-P1006061.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12853\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-25-blade-P1006061\/2288010141.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-23-plunge-P1006045.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12855\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-23-plunge-P1006045\/1014933050.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-22-tip-P1006044.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12851\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-22-tip-P1006044\/2430640547.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p><b>The Blade and Handle &#8211; Detailed Measurements:<\/b><br \/>\nFor full details of the tests and measurements carried out and an explanation of the results, see the page &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/?page_id=8150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Knife Technical Testing &#8211; How It&#8217;s Done<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The blade is made from S90V steel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-parameters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1018\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-parameters.jpg 750w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-parameters-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-parameters-600x814.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p><b>The Factory edge up close:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Followers of Tactical Reviews will know my views on factory edges, but to recap:<\/p>\n<p>Anyone using a knife will need to sharpen it. That first factory edge is just like the first tank of fuel that a new car comes with (or first charge of the battery).<br \/>\nA good factory edge is a &#8216;nice to have&#8217; but not a &#8216;make or break&#8217; for a good knife, as you will be putting your own edge onto it soon enough.<br \/>\nThe factory edge does however indicate the care a knife maker has put into the final finish.<br \/>\nIt is for this reason Tactical Reviews measures factory edge sharpness and specifications, and includes this information in the detailed technical testing.<\/p>\n<p>As a further look at the factory edge, this section has been added to include some high magnification photos of the factory edges.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that these images were taken with the knife straight out of the box without any stropping and they do have some manufacturing residue visible on the edge.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-12856 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-12856 { --fg-gutter: 10px; 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This is actually the first Bugout I&#8217;ve owned (not the first I&#8217;ve handled), so prior to this period of review testing I did not have much experience of using a Bugout. I&#8217;ve not been disappointed at all, quite the opposite.<br \/>\nWith the 535-3 being the lightest Bugout to date, an already ultralight knife, it sits like a feather in your hand. The Carbon Fibre feels so light, comfortable and warm to the touch, you don&#8217;t want to put it down. How can it be so strong and so light?<br \/>\nBenchmade have also got the blade geometry spot on. Using a thinner blade, but not too thin, makes it slice exceptionally well. The exposed heel of the edge (similar to when a sharpening choil is used) makes sharpening of the entire edge easier. I find this secondary &#8216;point&#8217; a very useful feature for fine work.<br \/>\nShown here in my XL-glove-size hands, there is enough handle for a firm grip, while the overall knife is compact enough (and very slim) to forget you are even carrying it.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-12863 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-12863 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-12863\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-26-in-hand-P1006063.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12864\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-26-in-hand-P1006063\/1854872819.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-27-in-hand-P1006069.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12865\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-27-in-hand-P1006069\/1011657745.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-28-in-hand-P1006072.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12866\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-28-in-hand-P1006072\/1067356023.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-29-in-hand-P1006073.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12867\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-29-in-hand-P1006073\/808920003.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p>It&#8217;s proven its worth with all sorts of random jobs. Here a chandelier replacement candle tube being trimmed to length, and then its been out with me dealing with anything and everything else life has presented.<br \/>\nThis edition with the Carbon Fibre handles has been making it so difficult to put down. It want&#8217;s you to carry it, it wants you to use it.<br \/>\nI hope this will remain a permanent part of the Benchmade Bugout line-up as it really is superb.<br \/>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-12868 .fg-image { width: 150px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-12868 { --fg-gutter: 10px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-default foogallery-lightbox-foobox fg-center fg-m-col2 fg-default fg-ready fg-dark fg-border-thin fg-round-medium fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-hover fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-12868\" data-foogallery=\"{&quot;item&quot;:{&quot;showCaptionTitle&quot;:true,&quot;showCaptionDescription&quot;:true},&quot;lazy&quot;:true}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 0; --fg-description-line-clamp: 0;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a 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data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740\/1181091787.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-34-using-IMG20230630174847.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12872\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-34-using-IMG20230630174847\/3305085437.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-35-using-IMG20230702133352.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"12873\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-35-using-IMG20230702133352\/276225004.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22150%22%20height%3D%22150%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20150%20150%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr color=\"#333333\"><\/hr>\n<p><b>Review Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>The views expressed in this summary table are from the point of view of the reviewer\u2019s personal use. I am not a member of the armed forces and cannot comment on its use beyond a cutting tool or field\/hunting knife.<\/p>\n<p>Something that might be a \u2018pro\u2019 for one user can be a \u2018con\u2019 for another, so the comments are categorised based on my requirements. You should consider all points and if they could be beneficial to you.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>_______________________________________________<br \/>\nWhat doesn&#8217;t work so well for me<br \/>\n_______________________________________________<\/b><br \/>\nNothing to see here.<br \/>\n(There is no such thing as the &#8216;perfect&#8217; knife, but I have nothing to complain about.)<\/p>\n<p><b>_______________________________________________<br \/>\nThings I like<br \/>\n_______________________________________________<\/b><br \/>\nSuper-Ultralight and slim.<br \/>\nSmooth, warm, comfortable Carbon Fibre handle.<br \/>\nSlim, strong blade.<br \/>\nS90V steel.<br \/>\nHigh-end fit and finish.<br \/>\nDeep carry clip.<br \/>\nAmbidextrous.<br \/>\nDemands to be handled and carried.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740.jpg 800w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-365x365.jpg 365w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tacticalreviews.co.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/BM-Bugout-535-3-33-using-IMG20230630174740-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An even lighter, premium version of the already ultralight Benchmade Bugout, yes, that&#8217;s right. 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