Benchmade
With a rich history dating back over 30 years, Benchmade is the product of many dedicated employees, a never-quit demand for excellence and the de Asis family’s vision and total commitment to culture, service and innovation. This is the story of Benchmade.
Les incorporated as Bali-Song®, Inc. and rented a small shop in a second story mezzanine in California. The original equipment was purchased from the owner of a manufacturing operation who was looking to retire. Utilizing the rudimentary technology available to him at the time, Les began building handmade custom Bali-Songs, along with Jody Samson, who ground all the blades. The success of these custom Balis spurred the creation of the first production Bali-Song®: The model 68.
Over the next seven years, the company expanded its product offerings into fixed blades and conventional folding knives, and evolving its name from Bali-song®, Inc. to Pacific Cutlery Corp.
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Benchmade - Bugout 535-12 - Tan Grivory - Axis Lock Knife - knife
In the years since the 535 Bugout was launched, this slim, lightweight and durable folder has redefined EDC style and versatility, from the trail to the workplace and amidst all of life's adventures.
The 535-12 Bugout is an instant eye-catcher, made of easy-care premium CPM-S30V stainless steel with a stonewashed finish and powder-colored Grivory handle with backspacer and gold anodized thumb stud for a touch of color and class-the must-have tool in your outdoor kit.
Intended Use: Sporting / EDC
Production type: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-S30V 58/60HRC stainless steel
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: Grivory
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 107mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 10.5mm
Weight: 52g.
Closure: Axis Lock
Clip: Removable and reversible, stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Notes: -BM-535-12 -
Benchmade - Mini Bugout White 533BK-1 - Axis Lock Knife - knife
Intended use: Sportsman / EDC
Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-S30V 58 / 60HRC
Blade finish: Black Coating
Handle: Grivory
Blade length: 72mm.
Blade thickness: 2.3mm.
Length closed: 94mm.
Total length: 164mm.
Thick when closed: 10.5mm
Weight: 42.5g.
Closing: Axis Lock
Clip: Removable and reversible, in stainless steel
Packaging: Cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Note: -BM-533BK-1 -
Benchmade - Pardue Griptilian - Custom Tanto Pirates - CU553-BK-S30V - knife
Use: Collection / Sports
Blade: CPM-S30V stainless steel
Production Country: USA
Blade Finish: Black PVD + Laser engraving
Handle: FRN black and white
Blade length: 87mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Closed Length: 117mm.
Overall length: 205mm.
Weight: 110g.
Lock: Axis Lock
Clip: removable and reversible stainless steel
Packaging: cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Notes: Custom Edition with PVD blade engraved logo Pirates - Design by Mel PardueBM-CU553P -
Benchmade - Bugout 535-1901 - Natural Jade G10 - Axis Lock - Knife
Intended use: Sports / EDC
Type of production: Industrial
Lama production: USA
Blade: CPM-20CV 59 / 61HRC
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Natural Jade G10
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 107mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thick when closed: 10.8mm
Weight: 60g.
Closure: AxisLock
Clip: stainless steel, removable and reversible, mini deep carry
Packaging: Cardboard box with Benchmade logos
Notes: New model included in the Benchmade catalog starting from 11/29/2019 which supports the previous versions of the Bugout model with CPM-S30V bladeBM-531-1901