Benchmade 537-09 Bailout Folding Knife

Benchmade 537-09 Bailout – Premium Ultralight EDC Knife

The Benchmade 537-09 Bailout is an ultra-lightweight and durable tactical folding knife from Benchmade’s Black Class. It features an M390 stainless steel tanto blade, an aluminum backspacer, and sleek carbon fiber handle scales. Combining exceptional strength with minimal weight, this premium folder weighs only 62 grams, making it a perfect everyday carry tool.

Whether you’re hiking, working, or exploring the outdoors, the Bailout ensures reliability, precision, and instant readiness. It’s a knife designed to offer the comfort of daily carry and the confidence of professional performance.

Main Features:

Durable M390 Steel Blade

• The blade is made from high-performance M390 stainless steel, hardened to 58–61 HRC.

• Exceptional resistance to wear and corrosion with outstanding edge retention.

• Satin blade finish for a clean, modern look.

• Tanto-style blade (86 mm) for enhanced tip strength and superior cutting performance.

Lightweight and Strong Construction

• Handle crafted from modern carbon fiber for maximum strength and minimal weight.

• Ergonomically contoured base for a stable and secure grip.

Functionality and Safety

• Equipped with Benchmade’s renowned Axis Lock for durability, reliability, and ease of use.

• Ambidextrous thumb studs allow for quick one-handed deployment by either right- or left-handed users.

Additional Features

• Aluminum backspacer fitted with a tungsten carbide glass breaker and impact point.

• Lanyard hole at the handle’s end for attaching cord or paracord.

• Subtle blue accents on the knife’s hardware add a modern, distinctive appearance.

M390 Steel – The Benchmark of Knife Performance

The Benchmade 537-09 Bailout features a tanto-profile blade crafted from premium M390 steel, often regarded as one of the finest steels available for production knives. With its high vanadium and carbon content, M390 offers exceptional edge retention, wear resistance, and corrosion protection.

This “super steel” is hardened to 58–61 HRC, providing the perfect balance between toughness and sharpness. Because of its hardness, it is recommended to use a diamond sharpener for maintenance, as traditional ceramic stones may be less effective.

The 2.3 mm thick blade, combined with its 86 mm length, makes it ideal for a wide range of EDC applications. It’s a tool that delivers precision, penetration, and durability for any everyday or professional challenge.

Reliable Axis Lock Mechanism

The knife uses Benchmade’s signature Axis Lock — a robust, ambidextrous system prized for its strength, dirt resistance, and effortless operation. It can be comfortably engaged with either hand, ensuring safe and smooth handling.

Carbon Fiber Handle – Lightweight and Resilient

The carbon fiber handle provides exceptional strength while keeping the knife extremely lightweight. The textured surface ensures a firm grip, even in demanding conditions. Its slim, minimalist shape makes it comfortable to carry daily and pleasant to hold during extended use. The handle’s design blends advanced engineering with refined visual appeal.

Stylish Details with Purpose

Blue accents on the clip and hardware bring a modern, high-end character to the design. The Mini Deep Carry pocket clip allows for discreet and convenient carry, complementing the knife’s sleek silhouette.

The Benchmade 537-09 Bailout is built for both professionals and EDC enthusiasts seeking a high-performance, reliable, and stylish knife. It’s elegant, lightweight, and always ready for action.

Technical Specifications:

• Locking Mechanism: Axis Lock

• Blade Shape: Tanto

• Edge Type: Plain edge

• Steel Hardness: 58–61 HRC

• Knife Type: Folding

• Opening Mechanism: Thumb stud

• Steel Type: M390 stainless steel

• Lanyard Hole: Yes

• Intended Use: EDC

• Blade Finish: Satin

• Pocket Clip: Yes (Mini Deep Carry)

• Clip Color: Blue

• Clip Finish: PVD coating

• Corrosion Resistance: High

• Edge Retention: Excellent

• Handle Color: Black, Grey

• Handle Material: Carbon fiber

• Clip Reversible: Yes (left/right)

• Blade Length: 86 mm

• Blade Thickness: 2.3 mm

• Handle Length: 104 mm

• Closed Length: 120 mm

• Overall Length: 206 mm

• Weight: 62 g

• Warranty: Lifetime (manufacturer’s warranty)

• Model Number: 537-09