Bugout - CF Elite Pocket Knife

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A featherlight folding knife that never lets up

Benchmade’s iconic Bugout® knives are precision-made from ultra lightweight materials, and the CF-Elite® is their lightest yet. The thermoplastic handle is reinforced with carbon fiber instead of glass for exceptional strength-to-weight performance. Paired with a laser-cut, hand-polished CPM-S30V stainless steel blade and secure AXIS® lock, it’s built for smooth, one-handed deployment whenever you need it.

Features

• Made in the USA
• Laser-cut from sheets of high-grade steel and hand-assembled in Oregon
• CPM-S30V stainless steel blade resists corrosion and maintains a sharp edge
• Extremely lightweight CF-Elite® handle is milled and machined in-house
• Ambidextrous design fits comfortably in the right or left hand
• Lanyard hole for attaching to a bag or keychain
• Slim profile and deep carry pocket clip for a discreet, secure carry

Specs

Weight	1.8 oz.
Blade Style	Drop-point
Blade Finish	Cerakote®
Blade Steel	CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
Blade Length	3¼”
Blade Thickness	.09”
Open Length	7¾”
Closed Length	4¼”
Handle Material	CF-Elite®
Handle Thickness	.42”
Opening Action	Manual
Closing Mechanism	AXIS® lock
Clip Type	Mini deep carry
Clip Position	Tip-up
Clip Finish	Black oxide
Reversible Clip	Yes
Lanyard Hole	Yes

Materials & Care

• Blade: CPM-S30V stainless steel with DLC coating
• Handle: CF-Elite® thermoplastic composite
• Keep your knife dry and lubricated
• If spotting or rust occurs, use a semi-chrome metal polish
• Wash by hand with warm water and dish soap, dry thoroughly
• Avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery to sharpen blade

About Benchmade

From daily snags to survival episodes in the wilderness, Benchmade’s American-made knives are more than equipped to handle life’s many twists and turns. Over 30 years of experience have allowed this family-owned business to hone their craft, and expand beyond their OG butterfly knife to include gentleman blades, drop-points, and multi-tools. Always one step ahead of the curve, Benchmade uses high-power laser cutters to work with steels too tough to stamp. Industry leaders for good reason, Benchmade is uncompromising performance, right in your pocket.