Benchmade 537-09 Bailout Knife: Carbon Fiber Handle, M390 Stainless Steel (58-61HRC) Tanto Blade

The tough tactical folder known for hard-working performance with a surprisingly ultralight and slim build is expanding its parameters with a new configuration that screams pocket-friendly, premium EDC. The new 537-09 Bailout® pairs a stonewash-finished M390 stainless steel tanto blade, the pinnacle of edge retention and corrosion resistance, with strong and sleek carbon fiber handle scales and Sapphire Blue PVD hardware accents for in-the-field utility you can rely on and daily-carry style you’ll love to show off.

• MEET THE BAILOUT
  Designed with purpose and built to last, the Bailout® sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.
  
  
• HOW IT'S MADE
  Every Benchmade knife begins with high-grade steel, laser-cut for precision and strength. Each blade is meticulously ground, beveled, and finished to exacting standards, ensuring exceptional performance and durability. Our handles are milled and machined in-house to the tightest tolerances, then hand-assembled and sharpened by expert technicians. With over thirty years of manufacturing excellence behind every edge, our knives are proudly crafted in our state-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
  
  
• USE & CARE
  Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition:
  • Prevent Rust: All steels, regardless of grade or price, can eventually rust. To avoid corrosion, always keep your knife clean, dry, and lightly lubricated. If rust or spotting appears, a quality semi-chrome metal polish can usually restore the finish.
  • Hand-Wash Only: Always hand-wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap, then dry thoroughly.
  • Use as Intended: Benchmade knives are precision cutting tools. Do not use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch—unless specifically designed for those functions.
  • Sharpen with Care: If sharpening at home, avoid grinding wheels and high-speed machinery, as they can damage the blade. Use appropriate hand-sharpening methods for best results.
  • Tighten Hardware: Over time, handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may loosen. Use T6 and T10 Torx drivers for adjustments and apply a small amount of releasable thread-locker to maintain secure fittings.

FEATURES

• BLADE STYLE - TANTO
  This shape is easily identified by the angular lines. The knife edge is flat and transitions with a hard break in the angle from the tip to the primary edge.
  
  
• BLADE STEEL - M390 STAINLESS STEEL (58-61HRC)
  A super-performance, powdered-metal blade steel with exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance.
  
  
• HANDLE - CARBON FIBER
  Multiple layers of crisscrossing carbon fiber filaments laminated together to create a strong and surprisingly lightweight substrate with exceptional stability and style.
  
  
• OPENING ACTION - MANUAL
  Manually opened knives must be opened 100% from the closed position to the open position by the user.