Benchmade Bugout Aluminum | M390 | Drop-Point
This is the Bugout with the grown-up materials. Milled 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum scales in place of the composite, and Bohler M390 steel in place of the S30V — a powder stainless that sits at the top of the production-knife food chain for edge retention and corrosion resistance. The trade is weight. At 2.5 ounces it is well over half an ounce heavier than the Grivory version, and you notice it. What you get back is a handle that will not flex under any grip you can apply, and an edge that goes a very long time between sharpenings. Burnt Brass wears a warm anodized finish with turquoise hardware. Gray carries a sunburst milling pattern cut into the scales. Both run a black blade. Fair warning on M390: it holds an edge beautifully and it is stubborn to bring back. Budget for a diamond stone or send it in on LifeSharp. Specifications Models 535BK-07 Burnt Brass · 535BK-4 Gray Blade Steel Bohler M390 Stainless (58-61 HRC) Blade Style Drop-Point Blade Finish Black (DLC battlewash on Burnt Brass) Blade Length 3.24" Blade Thickness 0.09" Handle Material 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum Handle Thickness 0.41-0.42" Open Length 7.46" Closed Length 4.22" Weight 2.5 oz Lock Mechanism AXIS Lock Clip Mini Deep Carry, tip-up, black Lanyard Hole Yes Made In Oregon City, Oregon, USA Backed for Life Every Benchmade carries a limited lifetime warranty and free LifeSharp service — send it in dull and dirty, get it back razor sharp, for as long as you own it. Ed's Fly Shop is a Benchmade Pro Dealer, so your warranty is valid and we can help you get it handled. Come handle one at 432 E Main St in downtown Montrose, or order online with free shipping over $50.