The Bugout has evolved: Applied Weapons Tech Bugout Improvements 

Those look awesome! And being aluminum they stick with the lightweight vibe of the bugout. The centering aspect is a game changer.

Oh yeah for sure! Got the Flytanium G-10 crossfade scales for my 535GRY-1 and they’ve made it feel a whole lot better

new subsciber. Wanted to say thank you for the great reviews that I have watched so far. I am sooooo happy to see you use your knives, list what types of materials you cut most often, how often etc. etc. I love many knives for many reasons and being bitten by the knife bug love great action, perfect centering and all that comes with the hunt for a new grail daily but the older I get I just want a comfortable knife that does not hurt my hands to use and cuts like crazy without feeling like a brick in my pocket. I could go on and on but will keep it short "keep up the great work and vibe you are putting into the knife world".

Just got these. Absolutely love them!

Is the axis lock raised up from the scales or flush? I’ve seen custom scales for each

Got a pair of AWT scales on my pm2 and they are great! Been thinking about sending it into EDC gearhouse and get some kind of image on the scales and make them look even better

Have you tried the Bugout 535BK-4? Another great version that is a game changer .

I really like AWT scales. I got some for my griptillian and what a difference it made far as the feel in hand goes. Trying some for my bugout is next.

Have you reached out and asked if they can drill the third hole ? They seem to be really nice people to work with .

Those new scales are bad ass

You should try the hogue deka gen 2. I think it's better than the benchmade bugout.

What happened with the Ripp’s Garage Tech scales you reviewed a short while ago?

Cool. I've been searching for the Benchmade bugout and spyderco para 3/ 3 lightweight. Money wise there really isn't a big difference. The bugout was £30 more than the para 3 lightweight at around £150 and £30 less than the Para 3. I know I will probably end up with both but I went ahead and ordered the Para 3 lightweight. Not sure about the scales on the lightweight, that's what put me off the bugout, the scales looked a bit cheap. I think you really need to.pick one up to get a good idea of what it feels like in your hand. I have been reading and watching lreviews of both knives. LOL a lot of people end up with both. Maybe they should be sold in pairs. Those scales do make a huge difference to the overall look of the bugout. I'll probably end up with those as well.

Thanks for your review. Is that FDE or bronze?

I love mine!!!

So after adding the price of aftermarket scales is the Bugout worth the $210 dollars you have invested?

I feel like at this point you should just seek out a Benchmade Anthem

All that money that money you spent in the custom shop you could have gone cheaper with a 20cv or m4 in g10