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Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Pardue 530
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Pardue 530 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$180Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
53.3 g (1.88 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
82.6 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Longest
188.5 mm (7.42 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Longest
105.9 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Black Grivory
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Satin or Black Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual opening, dual thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Standard reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Every Day CarryOutdoorTactical
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Lightweight and slim designDurable 154CM blade steelAmbidextrous AXIS lock and thumb studsReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
Unknown