Benchmade Bugout 535 vs Kershaw Leek

  • Great for knife assembler
  • Good steel
  • Centered well
  • Handle is too flimsy and doesn't inspire confidence
  • Compared to other (higher priced) benchmades, the axis lock is terrible
  • Great for beginners
  • Sturdy and well-made
  • Easy to open with a spring mechanism
  • Not the best knife for precision work, but good for general use
  • Comes with a lifetime warranty

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