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Benchmade 535GRY-1 Bugout Ranger Green Folding Knife
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SKU: WX2*0715464
Overview
Built for low-profile everyday carry, this folding knife pairs a subdued Ranger Green and smoked gray finish with a practical, ready-for-task design. Its drop-point blade and textured Grivory handle with Axis Lock make it suited to routine cutting jobs, emergency use, and the kind of carry hunters and outdoorsmen want when gear needs to stay unobtrusive. The reversible pocket clip supports left- or right-side tip-up carry, adding flexibility for daily use. It is a compact option for those who want a knife that can move easily from urban carry to time in the field without drawing attention.
Why Hunters Choose the Benchmade
Lightweight Folding
Design suited for everyday carry
Matte Ranger
Smoked gray hardware for low-profile
Cpm-s30v Stainless
58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness rating
3.24-inch Drop-point
Blade offers a practical profile
Textured Grivory
Handle and Axis Lock support
Key Features
- Matte Ranger Green handle and smoked gray hardware create a low-profile, unobtrusive look.
- CPM-S30V stainless steel 3.24-inch drop-point blade.
- Smoked gray chromium nitride blade finish.
- 58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness rating.
- Textured Grivory handle with Axis Lock.
- Reversible pocket clip supports left or right tip-up carry.
- Includes Benchmade limited lifetime warranty and Lifesharp lifetime sharpening and maintenance.
Best Used For
- Low-profile urban EDC users wanting an unobtrusive folding knife for daily carry and emergencies.
- Hunters needing a lightweight pocket knife for camp chores and general field tasks.
- Outdoor enthusiasts who want a compact folder that moves easily from city to mountains.
- Left- or right-handed users who prefer reversible tip-up pocket carry.
- Buyers who value a folding knife with included lifetime sharpening and maintenance support.
Specifications
| Blade Finish | smoked gray chromium nitride finish |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3.24 in |
| Blade Steel | CPM-S30V stainless steel |
| Blade Style | drop-point |
| Handle Color | Matte Ranger Green |
| Handle Material | Textured Grivory |
| Hardness | 58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness rating |
| Lock Type | Axis Lock |
| Model | 535GRY-1 Bugout Ranger Green Folding Knife |
| Pocket Clip | Reversible pocket clip for left or right tip-up carry |
| Sharpening Service | Lifesharp lifetime sharpening and maintenance |
| Warranty | Benchmade limited Lifetime Warranty |
Pros
- Lightweight folding design suited for everyday carry and emergency use
- Matte Ranger Green finish with smoked gray hardware for low-profile carry
- CPM-S30V stainless steel blade with 58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness rating
- 3.24-inch drop-point blade offers a practical profile for general cutting tasks
- Textured Grivory handle and Axis Lock support secure, controlled handling
- Reversible pocket clip allows left- or right-side tip-up carry
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The low-profile Ranger Green and smoked gray finish are geared toward discreet carry, which may be less visually distinctive if you prefer a more traditional knife look.
- The 3.24" blade size keeps the knife compact for everyday carry, but it also means less blade length than larger fixed-blade or folding options for bigger cutting tasks.
- The textured Grivory handle and Axis Lock focus on lightweight carry and secure deployment, but this is a folding knife rather than a fixed blade, so it comes with the usual trade-off of a pivoting design.
- The included reversible pocket clip supports left- or right-side tip-up carry, but it does not offer a wide range of carry configurations beyond that setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Folding hunting knife
- Lightweight EDC knife
- Drop-point folding knife
- Compact outdoor utility knife
Suggested Accessories
- Pocket clip
- Knife sheath
- Knife sharpener
- Knife maintenance kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of knife is the Benchmade 535GRY-1 Bugout Ranger Green Folding Knife intended to be?
It is described as a lightweight folding knife designed to go anywhere and do anything, from city use to mountain use, and for everyday chores and emergency scenarios.
What blade and finish details are provided for this Bugout?
The product data lists a CPM-S30V stainless steel 3.24" drop-point blade with a smoked gray chromium nitride finish.
What handle and lock features are listed?
The knife has a textured Grivory handle in matte Ranger Green and uses an Axis Lock.
Is the pocket clip reversible for carry preferences?
Yes. The long description says it includes a reversible pocket clip for left or right tip-up carry.
Does this knife include any warranty or sharpening service information?
Yes. The product description says it includes Benchmade limited Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp lifetime sharpening and maintenance.