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Benchmade Bugout 535
Benchmade · Tools / Knives
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Benchmade Benchmade Bugout 535 is 5.9x — it retails for $165 while its raw materials cost approximately $28.
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Retail price
$165
Raw materials
$28
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$45
5.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
3.7x
vs all-in cost
17%
materials share of price
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