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Benchmade 534BK Bugout Vapyr Drop Point MagnaCut® Stainless Steel AXIS Lock Black Aluminum Handle

$375.00
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This is the Bugout® redefine, 33% thinner and longer cycle life than a standard Bugout. Built on a black aluminum chassis with a Taiga Green backspacer and matching thumb stud, it features a premium Magnacut drop-point blade finished in stealthy black Cerakote®. Lightweight, low-profile, and high-performance—everything the Bugout® was meant to be, pushed even further.

Benchmade knives are, in our opinion, one of the best everyday utility knives on the market. They are made in Oregon City, Oregon. Their heat treatments and locking mechanisms are top quality and they have a rock-solid Limited Lifetime Warranty.

We are happy to do special orders. Call us at 415-355-0773.

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Everyday Carry

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Closed Length: 4.24'' | 10.77cm
Open Length: 7.48'' | 19.0cm
Edge Length:
Weight: 1.72 oz
Width:
Mechanism: AXIS Lock
Handle Material: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Handle Color: Black Aluminum
Steel: MagnaCut (CPM)
Clip: Standard Clip

Drop Point Blade Shape

A drop point blade carries a gently descending spine that meets the edge in a strong, well-supported tip. This rounded, controllable point makes drop points excellent all-around cutters, especially in outdoor and everyday use. The shape balances slicing performance with durability, giving it a broad appeal across modern folding knives and field-ready fixed blades.

Dive Deeper

Medium - Western Stainless

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to 1000 grit with a monodiachrome strop finish. Gentle use with steel honing rods work well for as-needed edge maintenance. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized sharpening. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.

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MagnaCut (CPM)

Carbon (C): 1.10–1.20% | Chromium (Cr): 10.5–11.5% | Molybdenum (Mo): 1.8–2.2% | Vanadium (V): 3.8–4.2% | Niobium (Nb): 0.5–0.8% | Nitrogen (N): 0.15–0.25%

CPM MagnaCut is a modern stainless designed for a high‑toughness, high‑corrosion, high‑wear balance. Commonly ~61–63 HRC, it rivals top PM stainless steels in edge life while offering notably better toughness and corrosion resistance. Excellent all‑around performance for EDC and kitchen knives.

About Benchmade

Oregon City, Oregon, USA

Founded in 1987 in Oregon, Benchmade is known for precision-made folding knives, outdoor tools, and tactical blades. Their patented AXIS lock and high-quality materials—like CPM-S30V and G10—have made models like the Griptilian and Osborne 940 modern icons. Benchmade blends CNC machining with hand assembly to maintain tight tolerances and reliable performance. Still proudly made in the USA, the brand is favored by military, law enforcement, and everyday users. With its butterfly logo and lifelong warranty, Benchmade represents quality, innovation, and American manufacturing at its best.

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