The Bugout is the ultimate backpacker's knife. This EDC folder is light weight, versatile, and comfortable to carry in your pocket or on you gear. Made from CPM-S30V steel, the drop point blade has a long swedge that brings the tip to a finer point for better control. It comes housed in a striking blue handle with lightly textured Grivory scales. Equipped with the exclusive AXIS lock and an oversized lanyard hole, the Bugout is the perfect companion for your go-anywhere do-anything lifestyle.

Why choose this knife?

• Versatile drop point blade has piercing and slicing strength
• AXIS lock, thumb studs, and pocket clip are all ambidextrous
• Available with a plain edge or combo serrated edge
• CPM-S30V steel has excellent corrosion resistance
• Deep carry clip allows for discreet pocket carry

Why not?

• handle may not appeal to tactical users
• Blade is not spring-assisted

Next level knife: Benchmade G10 Barrage Knife

Pro tip:

The AXIS locking mechanism is exclusive to Benchmade knives. The lock uses a spring-loaded bar, which slides back and forth in a flat slot cut into the scales and liners. When the blade is deployed, the bar wedges itself firmly between the blade tang and the stop pin.