Benchmade 537GY Bailout Fine Edge Tanto Knife
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Add 2 oz. of confidence to your kit with the Benchmade 537GY Bailout fine edge tanto knife. This slim knife boasts an optimal strength-to-weight ratio for cutting tasks in a durable package.
Shop similar products- Blade is made from CPM-3V (57-59 HRC) tanto super tough tool steel with a gray Cerakote® coating to protect the metal from the elements and wear
- Manual AXIS® lock folding mechanism with DLC-coated titanium lock bar allows for secure stowage
- Features a textured black Grivory handle and an aluminum pommel with lanyard slot
- Reversible, tip-up mini deep carry pocket clip allows for easy storage and transport
- Covered by the Benchmade limited lifetime warranty and LifeSharp™ services; contact Benchmade for details
| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Knife Blade Type | Straight Edge |
| Locking Blade | Yes |
| Number of Blades | 1 Blade |
| Max Blade Length (in.) | 3.4 inches |
| Closed Length | 4.7 inches |
| One-Handed Opening | Yes |
| Handle Material | Grivory nylon-glass polymer |
| Blade Construction | CPM-3V stainless steel |
| Lanyard Ring | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.1 x 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 2 ounces |
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Really well built, not the best EDC
I am very much a Benchmade fanboy. I have several of their knives and am never disappointed. When the Bailout was introduced with 3V steel, I was very interested (this is generally a steel used on fixed blade knives and not folders). The knife weight and ergonomics are comparable to the Bugout (which I also own) and it fits in my pocket nicely without being in the way. The biggest issue I have with this knife is the tanto style blade. This isn’t ideal for detail work and is awkwardly shaped for opening packages and most definitely wouldn’t be ideal for camp duties. Tanto blades were originally designed to pierce armor and are more of a stabby blade than a utilitarian blade shape so I wouldn’t recommend this knife for someone entering into their first foray in the EDC world and feel like it’s a high-end novelty blade rather than a useful blade. I think I would recommend the Benchmade 940 Osbourne or the Benchmade 535 Bugout over the Bailout for outdoor duties. But I think the 940 Osbourne will outshine the Bugout in many ways. Would I recommend the Bailout for camp duties or EDC? Probably not. Would I recommend it for cool factor? Yes.
Lightweight and perfect size
Perfect size and great weight! Like the tanto blade more than I thought I would.