I bought mine from amazon in which came from DLT Trading. So I order a Flytanium copper scales right away. Blade HQ is not responsible for any mistakes or misspellings made by customers. Should have been called Benchmade Backpacker or something along those lines. Nice money grab Benchmade, made for the Pokemon generation "gotta collect them all!" It's light, capable, and has a high fidget factor. By placing your order you agree to the disclaimer listed above and accept any and all liabilities associated with the engraving process. All around excellent EDC knife. Same thing. It is very flimsy and more suited for opening bags, mail, packing tape on boxes or cutting twine. I always wear cargo paints so the green color and the deep pocket clip enable me to EDC the knife and not be noticed by others. Just enough belly, perfect steel, ultra light but not weak. Such a great knife in and out of the pocket. Texture is just enough, beautiful accents, great colorations didnt even waste time with a black handle. Opening and closing the knife became difficult and felt terrible. I can keep going on. When I saw the Bugout in Ranger Green, I had to have it. Lightweight, good action. All and all a great knife, and now I'm thinking about picking one up for myself. The light weight and full sized blade with good ergonomics makes this a EDC choice for sure. I've had it for a month and the S30V blade has really held up, still super sharp! It doesnt slide back in my pocket as easily as Id like. Definitely worth every penny! They are made the same way the Griptillian scales are made but way thinner, thus less sturdy. **Ladies** get this for your man and theyll marry you (100% scientifically tested). Engraving requests may contain material that Blade HQ considers inappropriate or simply do not want to place on products. [Update Oct 8, 2020] I've now had this one for a couple of weeks and it has worked its way into my pocket more than any of my other knives. When I received the Bugout it seemed perfect out of the box. The Benchmade Bugout comes in two sizes and a multitude of colors, and has great aftermarket customization options as well. Can't stop playing with it, its too fun and absolutely beautiful. It is light weight but still provides you with a full sized cutting blade. I bought this knife right when it came out and I torture tested it quite a bit. This knife has gotten a lot of negative feedback but zero complaints from this guy. Nice and sharp out of box, super light weight, feels great in hand, and disappears in your pocket. But when it comes to EDC and everyday cutting tasks, the Bugout checks every box for me. This knife is fantastic. Case has been my favorite and for the last 20 years my main carry has been a peanut and I now have over a dozen of those, some collectable. The blade shape is perfect, S30V holds and edge and sharpens easily. This is my new fidget toy that also has a function. But I took it apart, cleaned it, lubed it, and it has loosened up nicely! Feels like quality in your hand. Returned it and got a new one that was perfectly mint. The finish on the blade is excellent to the touch. Blade HQ defines business days as being Monday - Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday and all Federal and State holidays at our discretion. After roughly a month of carrying this knife as an EDC, I can say it's the best small knife I've had. Like i said in the title, you absolutely will not regret this purchase. Kind of a cross between OD green and Flat Dark Earth. It just bugs the hell out of me! So it is what it is. A+++. This thing is the Lotus Elise of folding knives. It was the knife people didn't know they were searching for. As long as you're willing to take care of you knife and clean and oil it as needed you'll come to love this knife. Defiantly recommend. The weight, the steel, the blade, the action, the lock-up, the looks, the clip - all excellent. It really is a great knife and is perfect for me but for some reason I find myself looking at other Benchmade knives. This knife is unbelievably light and surprisingly thin. Great S30V Blade, slightly off-center but overall great lightweight EDC knife! The locking mechanism took me three tries to master unlocking and closing the knife. I like a light thin knife that disappears in my pocket. Benchmade truly made the Bugout a knife for everyone, and no collection is complete without one. -Super lightweight & thin Surprisingly light in your pocket. It did everything I needed it to do on the trail. Works well, nice looking. It's is extremel light and thin and the mini deep carry pocket clip make it disapeer when you're carrying it. I have cut bait and rinsed my Bugout in saltwater on a couple of different occasions. I sent it back to Benchmade for review and its better, though still not perfect. Hat is off to Benchmade for their advertising skills. The blade coating is a thing of beauty and the bronze thumb stud and barrel spacers set it off. I bought my first one had it for 2 days before I noticed rust (yes on the coating) thought I just had one that was old or whatever the case was. The reported flex in the scales is a bit exaggerated IMO. i like bigger knives because i have big hands, and so i was on the fence about this one. DO NOT put any pressure on them. At times this obliges us to decline engraving requests that may otherwise seem unobjectionable. Blade however is excellent. Its lightweight and almost a little too lightweight. I carried this knife pretty much everyday after receiving it until I got my Sebenza. No knife meets every need perfectly. All in all this knife deserves five stars at first impress, Thin, Light, Perfect for EDC. This is my ideal knife for every basic edc tasks that i throw at it. I already sold the one I purchased when it first came out. The Bugout matched more that definition but I was not too crazy with the CF Scales, for me it looks cheap, I own a Minigriptillian and that is the thing I don't like about it. The blade come razor sharp from the factory and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty from Benchmade. Ive owned this knife for about 6 moths now and I can honestly say its what is in my pocket the most. Probably the only reason this is and will be the only Benchmade knife I ever own. My first blade over 3 inch and I feel spoiled! I bought it and Im keeping it. They can squeeze the scales together. It was simple, utilitarian, ergonomic, lightweight, had an ambidextrous lock and opener, and was made with quality materials. By using this site, you accept our. However, I am very hesitant to rely on this knife as my sole everyday knife. Yes, in this case I have to say Benchmade is up there in not only their knife making skills but also their warranty of their product as in if it ever gets dull and you don't want to sharped it or for some reason can't do it right they will do it for the life of the knife. A Bugout has been in my pocket everyday since I got 'em. Hell even if I was going for a short hike with only a folding knife I'd prefer at least a victorinox farmer or great eastern cutlery bullnose. It is the toughest looking and most tactical/outdoorsy version. As a last resort I removed the blade and blew it out with an air compressor. Once you get it down you wonder why you thought it was so hard. Both by the thumb stud or by use of the Axis lock. If you purchase it you will not be disappointed. Not flimsy or cheap at all. *Due to high order volume, Orders with customizations will be delayed by 2 business days. I prefer this Ranger Green version mainly due to color and that anti-reflective chromium nitride coating. Opens silky smooth of course, and carrys like a ghost, Doesnt feel like its there till u reach for it. I can see using it like that if weight is a problem like a bug out bag, now I know why the name, but I wanted a heftier knife so install the copper scales right away. great edc and its super light, you can barely tell that its there. Does it live up to the hype? Most knives I have owned would show signs of rust and discoloration by the time I got home but, NOT my Benchmade Bugout. A great looking combination. I'm sure he will love it. It's a good lightweight carry and perfect for hot, summer days when carrying less is more. Second is the annoying sound my hands/fingers make on the grivory handle material (LOL). So I made the purchase and am so glad I did. Good luck, My only complaint right now is the chromium oxide coating on the clip has a lot of drag. I honestly carry my ESEE Zancudo for backup when I inevitably run into a task I dont think the Bugout will be able to handle. I'ts ok at best but for my money a mini grip is a much smarter buy. Emojis NOT allowed. At times take two hands to operate the axis mech. If your looking for a basic EDC lightweight knife that will make you forgot that it's in your pocket, this is it. My only complaint would be the grivory scales. Have to mail the knife in on your own dime. The Ranger Green and smoked gray, chromium nitride coated blade are a really good combination. The factory edge was extremely dull. BM will not send replacement springs. I never leave reviews, but this knife deserves the exception. Textured blue Grivory handle scales over nested steel liners. The colors are subdued and makes this an easy knife to carry and not be noticed. I love this knife. The price of the green and black is ridiculous, however I havent found another knife that does what a bugout does. I have several knives, but this action is awesome! This is a great blade. Benchmade knives are a bit on the pricey side, but you get good quality from them. Man, this is sharp. A true testament to Benchmade. I do love the short deep carry clip, wish I had this on every pocket knife I owned. I bought this because I came across it during an episode of KnifeBanter and fell in love with the blade and handle profiles. This is not a survival knife - this is a knife for opening boxes, cutting zip ties, rubber wire protectors and orange plastic fiber optic cable protectors. It's definitely not a harder use knife but that's ok, I like it non the less. -Deep pocket clip & great ergonomics This is a winner, and I think great competition for some of spydercos lighter frn offerings. From the look of it, to the razor sharp edge, it has everything going for it that i could ever want for a edc knife. Very high quality, solid knife. The omega spring has broken twice already. Bought this as a gift but tested it out first. Its bad, really bad. I just received the Benchmade Bugout Axis in Ranger Green. It's very aesthetically pleasing, the colors go together very well- pictures of this knife do it no justice. Super lightweight, holds a really sharp factory edge, and sits in the pocket nice with the deep carry pocket clip. A knife in hand beats the Kukri left at home. One negative I have to say is regarding the QC. It looks great, disappears in my pocket, has superb steel, and is comfortable to work with. It's not off by much, though. Im going to respect it from now on. I am very happy to add this to my high end knife collection. I was worried about the polymer handle but its built extremely well and tactile feel. I am retired military and part of my job was to teach, equip, and maintain survival equipment in the USCG. After receiving mine, I can say I really dont understand the complaints. The knife lock up is solid and the handle scales are comfortable and grippy. Blew 65 psi air through the action and open and closed for 30 minutes and it opens smooth a butter. By far the toughest knife for its weight. S30V blade. For that purpose, this knife is the best! When I got them right away felt how light and tough this knife is out of the box. Do yourself the favor and just get one to see what the hype is all about. I think people forget that BladeHQ is more than willing to grab you a good one if you ask for it. I love the blade shape of this knife, cuts awesome out of the box. Since I retired a year ago, I find myself needing something more than a little peanut can handle. My oldest is a Western leather handle I got sometime around the late 60's. In 2017, Benchmade shook the knife world with the release of the Bugout. I've almost put it through the wash twice, thankfully my wife isn't as scatter brained as I am. No adjustment or combination of possible adjustments will fix it. If you're thinking about purchasing, go for it. At last count I own several Benchmades myself so I am speaking with a great deal of product experience and some of the knives I have are over 20 years of age and still perform like a new knife. Benchmade also did very good on the sharpens of the blade at the point of deliver. I would return it, but I had the blade engraved. Ironically, the DLC wore off faster than the coating on the blade tang. I went on a spree of buying knives this year, this one finds its way to my pocket or at least in my hands every single day. stayed sharp for 3 months even though I used it every day, really tough finish on blade, and is so light I try to go and find it when it's in my pocket. Benchmade came up with a great knife, its very lightweight and you can cook anything with it. Other than that, it's a nice knife. Knife doesn't want to flip open, certainly doesn't drop shut. Wow, was I ever wrong! Cancellations are not possible once the engraving process has begun. I was really surprised at how light this knife was. Reassembled and oiled and now its smooth as butter. Perfect edc! Benchmade gets knocked for their quality control, but the particular knife I received was near-perfect out of the box. Premium steel that holds an edge very well. They flex easily. The classic look of a drop point, the light weight, and solid lock up was the selling point for me. Its super light weight too! I suppose I'm just used to my big robust knives that can be used as a pry bar as well. Everyone I have shown this knife to loves it. The bugout is one sweet knife that lived up to its reputation. I can put it in my every pocket and no one would notice it. Ive been meaning the pick the bugout up since its release, when I heard the weight 1.85 oz I had to see it for myself. You can't go wrong with this one, just buy it. It is very flat and weighs hardly anything while being a decent size knife for EDC. Bummer. Light weight. However I find that you need to be using a considerable amount of force to achieve that. I wanted something light, durable, and corrosion resistant as I spend a lot of my free time fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. Not really, but it's still a damn handy little EDC. I got this knife as my first Benchmade and first Knife over $50, and I absolutely love it!. Why a company would exclude half if not more of it potential customers buy taking a political stance is beyond me. Contact Benchmade and see if I am right. Upon opening the box the first thing I noticed was how light the Bugout was with the Grivory handles. First this is just a great knife out of the box. Please note, engraving may delay processing time beyond two business days, but no more than four business days under normal circumstances. The day after I got it, I was opening some boxes and misshandle the knife and cut myself almost taking out the tip of my left index. The S30V blade comes out of the box razor sharp. 8am-5pm Saturday, Blade HQ uses cookies to provide you a better user experience. Sharp. Great knife from a company I'm disappoint in. And Im in love with the knife. The big problem is that now I have this overwhelming urge to buy another Benchmade. Now the only real issue I have is with the company Benchmade itself. -Razor-sharp out of the box & blade centering was dead on They're always competitive in pricing, offer free shipping as well as other various things to sweeten the deal; I got a free bottle of BladeHQ hot sauce with my order which is just plain cool. Be aware of that potential when buying benchmade these days. of course it is sharp too. It is a gift, it's for my son. I love the fast and loose action. I was very disappointed and ready to send it back, reluctantly. Only downside was the break-in period for the Axis lock as the DLC coating on the lock bar had to wear off before it smoothly interfaced with the tang of the blade. I have owned the knife for a few months. Been carrying this blade on and off for 3 months now. I got my eyes on the 940-2 just to have one a little bigger. Ive been looking for a good edc for basketball shorts or running and this fits the bill perfectly. I do perform a deep cleaning when I do get home but to date no signs of corrosion! I am amazed by this knife. Great knife! Benchmade accomplishes this by losing the liners in the handles. Like other reviews say the handles do bow if squeezed hard due to no liners. I sharpened it up and it's fine now but for the money spent i expected more. This thing was barely able to cut paper. So, whatever. You may be better off not getting it actually. First, the blade on my particular knife is a little off center. The ease of opening is fantastic. It's so small and lightweight that I hardly notice it in my pocket. This is the 2nd Benchmade I have purchased and it's quite nice. OMG it comes in OD green with a tactical black blade, let's charge about 20% more for it! I understand the knife is designed to be light but I felt you could squeeze the handles together too easily. It is so light that I can not feel it when I am carrying it. Granted you won't be chopping down any trees with it, throwing it, or any other such heavy abuse. It's the lightweight that makes me even forget I am carrying it myself. We constantly had to sell our supervisors on the importance of providing excellent gear to our Aircrew and Pilots in case of an aircraft ditching either at sea or on land far away from the civilized population. I go camping and like to have a backup knife that just disappears into my pack! I've been carrying knives for years and this one takes the cake. -Not a 'hard use' knife (no handle liners so there will be flex/give in certain situations) I love Love LOVE this knife!!! Have no complaints about fit/finish, love the overall ergonomics. It was a little tight when I first got it. I enjoyed giving out gear to our guys and gals that I knew would work well and hold up under the most extreme weather environments. This knife is so easy to carry. The only problem I have with this knife is the axis lock buttons are grivory, which coming from a 940 is just weird feeling on the fingers. Axis lock for easy one hand open and close. Ps more colors please! The color even looks better in person. Fit & finish. I definitely recommend this knife! I've had this blade for about 2 weeks now, and I have absolutely no complaints. Good looks. Im not hammering this knife into trees. If your thinking about getting it just go for it. After a very short time the axis lock mech developed a very gritty feel and even jammed a few times. I was a little worried it wasn't going to live up to the hype - but I can't get over how much I love this little (and super super lite) knife. And I have to say I absolutely love it. Also I like it as a jogging knife because it does not bang around in shorts or sweat pockets. The included deep carry clip is also a nice touch. Thats a big miss on Benchmades part but for what it is I really love this knife. Perfect addition to anyone's EDC lineup. Great knife. Very light and very inconspicuous. I wish they'd gone with something a little tougher like G10 or Micarta, even at the cost of added weight and thickness. I've had quite a few benchmades and spydercos. After my first one I started seeing all of the options to make it my own.