Benchmade Mini Bugout CR Elite 533BK 2 Manual Open Folding Knife Made in USA (Black)

Don't let its size fool you; the Benchmark 533BK-2 Mini Bugout Knife packs a mean punch and does it with confidence. Wrapped in ultralight CF-Elite and tipping the scales at only an ounce and a half, this pint-sized slicer takes ultralight performance to the next level. Designed with purpose and built to last, the Mini Bugout sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by Benchmade's promise that it will be yours, for life.

Robust Construction

Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel, every Benchmade blade is ground, beveled, and finished with uncompromising precision. Benchmade mills and machine handles in-house to the most exacting specifications, and every knife is hand-assembled and sharpened by highly trained technicians bringing to bear over thirty years of manufacturing excellence in their state-of-the-art factory in Oregon City, Oregon.

Drop Point Blade Style

This blade style drops off the spine to the tip. The tip height is typically below the center line on the blade.

CPM-S30V Stainless Steel 58-60HRC Blade

First-of-its-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and durability.

Cf-Elite Handle

Reinforced by carbon fiber rather than glass, C-Elite is a thermoplastic composite with increased rigidity and reduced weight compared to Grivory.

Manual Opening Action

A manual knife, it must be opened 100 percent from the closed position to the open position by the user.

Maintenance and Care

Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition. All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it. Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under the warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only, and dry thoroughly. Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes. If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery. Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 and T10 Torx drivers. We recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.