The Bailout — elevated. The Benchmade 537-09 takes the ultralight tactical tanto platform that made the Bailout family one of the most trusted EDC folders in the lineup and steps it up to premium M390 stainless steel and stunning marbled carbon fiber handle scales. The result is a knife that delivers the Bailout's signature strength-to-weight performance with materials worthy of a serious collector and a serious user in equal measure.

The Bailout was engineered from the ground up around one core principle — maximum strength with minimal weight. At just over 2 oz, the 537-09 maintains that ultralight promise while delivering meaningful upgrades where it matters. The 3.38" Japanese-profile tanto blade is crafted from M390 stainless steel (60-62 HRC) — a third-generation powder-metal alloy made by Böhler-Uddeholm and widely regarded as one of the finest premium knife steels available, delivering an exceptional combination of edge retention, hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The stonewash finish hides field use marks beautifully while providing enhanced wear and corrosion resistance in a clean, refined aesthetic that lets the quality of the steel speak for itself. The tanto geometry maximizes tip strength for piercing tasks while retaining excellent slicing capability along the primary edge. Dual ambidextrous thumb studs provide smooth one-handed deployment.

The marbled carbon fiber handle scales are the visual centerpiece of this Bailout variant — lightweight, exceptionally strong, and stunning with the organic swirls and depth of the marbled pattern that make every knife subtly unique. A black aluminum pommel at the base serves double duty as a lanyard slot and carbide glass breaker for emergency situations. The AXIS Lock mechanism provides rock-solid lockup and smooth ambidextrous operation. A reversible mini deep-carry pocket clip keeps it riding low and discreet. Proudly made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime sharpening service.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 3.38" (85.85 mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.090" (2.29 mm)
• Open Length: 8.09" (205.49 mm)
• Closed Length: 4.69" (119.13 mm)
• Handle Thickness: 0.41" (10.41 mm)
• Blade Steel: M390 Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
• Blade Style: Tanto
• Blade Finish: Stonewash
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Handle Material: Marbled Carbon Fiber
• Pommel: Black Aluminum with Lanyard Slot & Carbide Glass Breaker
• Locking Mechanism: AXIS Lock
• Opener: Dual Thumb Studs, Ambidextrous
• Pocket Clip: Mini Deep-Carry, Reversible, Tip-Up
• Ambidextrous: Yes
• Weight: 2.70 oz (76.54 g)
• Made in the USA

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