Where the Bugout Shines
Built for the Adventurer. Sized for the lightest carry.
Designed for the modern outdoor adventurer, the Bugout incorporates the lightest, best performing materials in an extremely slim yet ergonomic package. The folder that's reset expectations for lightweight everyday carry, with the customizable platform that put Benchmade on the map for modern EDC design.
The Film
Designed by You, Built by Us
Explore premium materials, exclusive colors and personalized laser engraving to craft your perfect knife.
Real-World Use
01 — MODERN EVERYDAY CARRY
The folder that set the standard
The Bugout is the folder that reset expectations for lightweight, slim-profile EDC. Slip it in a dress pocket or joggers and forget it's there — until the small cuts come up. AXIS lock deploys one-handed, slim profile rides under most clothing, and the customizable platform lets you make it yours.
Why it works here: Slim profile carries under most clothing; AXIS lock deploys one-handed; customizable handle and blade materials.
02 — OUTDOOR AND TRAIL
The modern outdoor adventurer's folder
The Bugout is built for the outdoor user who doesn't want a folder that weighs down the kit. Lightweight carry, slim profile, and the cutting capability that handles the trail-side tasks without specialty tools. The right folder for the day hike or weekend camp where weight matters.
Why it works here: Lightweight carry doesn't add bulk to a pack; AXIS lock is fully ambidextrous for any carry position.
03 — OFFICE TO TRAIL
The folder that crosses the boundary
Most folders are either office-appropriate or trail-ready. The Bugout's slim profile and clean handle look at home in a dress belt or a meeting room, then transition to the trail or weekend carry without skipping a beat. One knife, every environment the modern EDC life covers.
Why it works here: Slim profile reads professional under dress clothing; reversible tip-up clip runs on either side.
04 — THE CUSTOMIZABLE PLATFORM
The Bugout you build for yourself
The Bugout was designed from the ground up to be the customizable platform — premium materials, exclusive colors, personalized laser engraving. Build the exact Bugout for your carry: a premium steel for the blade, the handle material that fits your style, and the customization that makes it yours.
Why it works here: Premium materials and exclusive colors across the line; personalized laser engraving for the individual carry.
Benchmade Lineage
The modern EDC platform
The Bugout is the folder that put Benchmade on the map for modern EDC design — extremely slim yet ergonomic package, lightest materials, best-performing steels, and the customizable platform that turned the Bugout into a category-defining platform. The full-size 535 is the parent platform the family grew from — sibling to the Mini Bugout and Vapyr for users who want the standard Bugout DNA in a full-size profile. Designed by you, built by us.
Benchmade · Bugout
Prepared with intention.
Every product is carefully inspected and handled by our team before it ships. From fit and function to final details, we make sure each piece is ready for the outdoors ahead—so you can focus on the experience, not the gear.
Passion drives us
At SpokeX Bike Co., bikes aren't just our business — they’re our way of life. As a rider-owned and operated shop, every decision we make comes from firsthand experience on the trail, at the race, and on the open road. We know what it’s like to chase a new line, push through the pain cave, and celebrate the ride — because we live it every day.
