The Benchmade Bailout 537 delivers tactical precision in an ultra-lightweight package, earning its reputation as the tactical older brother of the Bugout series. The slim design offers users an optimal strength-to-weight ratio, maintaining the legendary 2-ounce weight class while adding a robust tanto blade designed for superior piercing and slicing performance.
The 3.38-inch tanto blade features a traditional Japanese profile that provides maximum tip strength without sacrificing cutting capability. Built with Benchmade Knives' signature AXIS Lock mechanism, the Bailout ensures ambidextrous operation and secure blade lockup.
The Bailout lineup spans Grivory and aluminum handle builds across premium tool steels, with current-generation models running CPM-CruWear for its combination of toughness and edge retention in hard-use tanto applications. Lightweight Grivory configurations keep the knife at its signature weight class, while anodized aluminum variants add rigidity and a more premium feel for a fraction of an ounce more.
The aluminum pommel includes a generous lanyard slot for tactical applications, while the reversible pocket clip accommodates both left and right-handed carry. At just 2.5 ounces with a closed length of 4.71 inches, this tactical folder disappears in your pocket yet delivers uncompromising performance when called upon. Every Bailout knife comes backed by a lifetime warranty and free LifeSharp service, ensuring peak performance throughout its service life.