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The Benchmade 535 Bugout is the best knife we know of for self-propelled outdoor adventures. Long-time top manufacturer Benchmade made this knife precisely for this environment. The Bugout is lightweight and low profile while holding a good quality full-size blade. It opens, closes, and locks with predictably smooth and reliable Benchmade design and hardware. 
The low weight comes with a few minor concessions. The handle is a little flexy; it is entirely plastic for most of its length. You won't find great confidence in this tool for regular, intense use. At the same time, you likely won't encounter extended, super intense use in your day-to-day life or outdoor adventures. This low-profile, lighter-weight handle feels a bit small in hand for extended use. If you know you'll use your knife extensively in your day-to-day, we will point you towards the Mini-Barrage. But if you want the best quality knife adapted for outdoor applications in your backcountry kit, we recommend the Bugout, hands down.
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