Whether you’re drawn to the chassis or paint job mods, or the way a 4WD rig seems to climb up mountains rather thanroll, but there’s just something about a custom overland vehicle that connects you with an adventure—much like ouroutdoors adventurists’ fav: the Bugout®. An ode to these tough and earthy ramblers, the new 535TN-11 Bugout® donsoverlanding rig-inspired Dark Olive Grivory handle scales with a black anodized aluminum thumb stud and barrelspacers. Featuring a CPM-S30V steel blade with a Desert Verde Cerakote finish, the 535TN-11 loves a good off-roadjourney.
MEET THE BUGOUT®
Designed with purpose and built to last, the BUGOUT® sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only byour promise that it will be yours, for life.
BLADE STYLE
DROP-POINT
Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade.
BLADE STEEL
CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
First-of-its-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention,corrosion resistance, and durability for a variety of applications.
HANDLE
Grivory®
Glass-filled thermoplastic composite known for being extremely light and durable. Widely used for automotive,industrial, and aerospace applications.
OPENING ACTION
MANUAL – AXIS® LOCK
Manually opened knives must be opened 100% from the closed position to the open position by the user.
HOW IT’S MADE
Every Benchmade knife begins with high-grade steel, laser-cut for precision and strength. Each blade is meticulouslyground, beveled, and finished to exacting standards, ensuring exceptional performance and durability. Our handles aremilled and machined in-house to the tightest tolerances, then hand-assembled and sharpened by expert technicians. Withover thirty years of manufacturing excellence behind every edge, our knives are proudly crafted in ourstate-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
Specifications
| open length | 7.46” | 18.95cm |
| blade length | 3.235” | 8.22cm |
| blade thickness | 0.09” | 2.29mm |
| closed length | 4.22” | 10.72cm |
| handle thickness | 0.42” | 10.67mm |
| product box | Blue |
| mechanism | AXIS® Lock |
| blade style | Drop-Point |
| handle | Grivory® |
| pocket clip | Yes |
| blade finish | Cerakote® |
| blade color | Desert Verde |
| clip color | Black |
| clip finish | Black Oxide |
| clip position | Tip-Up |
| clip type | Mini Deep Carry |
| ambidextrous | Yes |
| handle material | Grivory® |
| handle color | Dark Olive |
| lanyard hole | Yes |
| blade steel | S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC) |
| weight | 1.8oz | 51.03g |
USE & CARE
Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keepingyour Benchmade in peak condition:
• Prevent Rust: All steels, regardless of grade or price, can eventually rust. To avoid corrosion, always keep your knife clean,dry, and lightly lubricated. If rust or spotting appears, a quality semi-chrome metal polish can usually restore thefinish.
• Hand-Wash Only: Always hand-wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap, then dry thoroughly.
• Use as Intended: Benchmade knives are precision cutting tools. Do not use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, orpunch—unless specifically designed for those functions.
• Sharpen with Care: If sharpening at home, avoid grinding wheels and high-speed machinery, as they can damage the blade. Useappropriate hand-sharpening methods for best results.
• Tighten Hardware: Over time, handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may loosen. Use T6 and T10 Torx drivers for adjustments andapply a small amount of releasable thread-locker to maintain secure fittings.
