Benchmade Griptilian
About Benchmade Griptilian
The Griptilian from the Griptilian Series is an accessibly-priced and durably-built folder from Benchmade. It features lightweight scales and double 410 stainless liners to add strength to the knife handle. The pocket clip can be reversed for right or left handed people. The AXIS lock system makes the knife easy to open and easy to close (it operates identically for right and left handers).Benchmade die-hards will agree that buying a Benchmade knife is about so much more than the knife—each Benchmade blade comes with a lifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance. Take a look at the other Benchmade Knives we have!
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Specifications |
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| Brand | Benchmade | ||
| Category | Folding Knives | ||
| Overall Length | 8.07" | ||
| Closed Length | 4.62" (117mm) 3.87" (98mm) 3.87 4.62 | ||
| Blade Length | 3.45" | ||
| Blade Thickness | 0.12" | ||
| Blade Steel | S30V | ||
| Blade Style | Drop Point | ||
| Edge Style | Plain Partially Serrated Plain Edge | ||
| Blade Finish | Satin Coated | ||
| Handle Material | Polymer | ||
| Pocket Clip | Tip-Up | ||
| Lock Type | Bar Lock | ||
| Weight | 3.82 oz. | ||
| Country of Origin | USA | ||
| Assisted Open | No | ||
| Automatic Knife | No | ||
| Blade Color | Black Silver/Gray | ||
| Blade Edge | Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Plain | ||
| Blade Material | CPM S30V | ||
| Handle Color | Silver/Gray Brown/Tan Black Pink Green/Olive Blue Orange Red Yellow | ||
| Knife Type | Manual | ||
| Knife Weight | 2.90 4.13 4.1 4.17 2.56 3.25 2.67 3.82 2.6 2.56" | ||
| Pocket Clip Included | Yes No | ||
| Point | Drop Point Sheepsfoot Tanto Clip Point | ||
| Sheath Included | No | ||
| Total length | 6.78 8.07 8 | ||
| Hardness | 58-60 RC | ||
| Blade Grind | Flat | ||
| Finish | Black | ||
| Edge Type | Plain | ||
| Handle Length | 4.62" | ||
| Handle Thickness | 0.64" | ||
| Color | Black | ||
| Frame/Liner | Stainless Steel | ||
| User | Right Hand, Left Hand | ||
| Opener | Thumb Stud | ||
| Model | Griptilian | ||
| Model Number | 551BK-S30V | ||
| Designer | Pardue | ||
| Best Use | Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry | ||
| Product Type | Knife | ||
| Length | 2.00" 4.62" 4.50" | ||
| Width | 1.25" | ||
| Carry | Neck | ||
| Material | Kydex G-10 | ||
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Awesome company
Great knife and super fast shipping! Ordered on Friday and received it on Monday, sipped to Az
The standard for EDC
Benchmade Griptilian. I knew an American couple who lived in a politically volatile part of Africa for many years. One night, they had a friend wake them up and tell them that civil unrest was brewing and it wasn't safe for them anymore. So they left all of their belongings and fled to the embassy. Sure enough civil war broke out and they haven't been able to return since. After…
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returning to the states, my family met with them, and long story short, the only possession the guy actually missed having was his Benchmade Griptilian.
In recent year, the Griptilian has faded into a bit of obscurity with the release of the Bugout. I think this is criminal. The Griptilian is an incredible knife, and one of the most cherished in my collection.
The knife comes in a nice foamed box with a silk draw-string bag. Right out of the box you will notice that is very sharp, fairly smooth, and well constructed. As per usual with Benchmade. The blade is a utilitarian drop point with an amazing finish that just shrugs off most scratches and scrapes. The AXIS lock is (as always) a joy to operate and with about 40 seconds of work, you can get it drop close buttery smooth. I don't think I am alone in finding pure joy in pulling the AXIS lock back and just flailing the blade open and close. Especially since the Griptilian boasts a lightweight plastic-like handle that makes a truly satisfying "clack" during manipulations. The pocket clip is good and meshes well with the rest of the handle. True to its name, the Griptilian has gimping all over the place, leaving the user no excuse if you drop it.
It looks sexy, it feels solid, and it sounds great. The Benchmade Griptilian is a timeless classic and none can deny its quality or the impact it has made on the knife community. The question is, is it worth the price? Yes. Yes it is. The Griptilian looks and feels like I will be gifting it to my grandson, so not even a sliver of buyers remorse from me. Would recommend to a friend. 93/100
EDC Legend
First off, DLT is the best out there. If you have any questions just reach out to them.
I was hesitant to buy this knife because so many reviews complain about the plastic handles being cheap. The thing is, when in hand the weight and texture feel solid. The plastic handles make it feel more like a reliable tool and less like a piece of man jewelry. The s30v has…
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proven to be nicer for me than the s30v on my Spydercos. This one came hair splitting sharp and the edge doesn’t roll like my Spydercos which makes me carry this more often. The thickness of the handle isn’t as noticeable in the pocket as reviews make it seem. Overall, this has easily become my favorite knife. At this price point it’s a bargain considering Benchmade’s warranty. Blade came centered and extremely smooth. If you’re on the fence about this knife, go for it and rack up some reward points while you’re at it. Thanks for an awesome experience, DLT!
The GRIPTILIAN
The Benchmade griptilian a great EDC knife not more need be said. DLT Trading as usual a great place to do business with thanks again.
DLT Service
Thanksgiving for your excellent service. I bought a Benchmade knife for my uncle for his birthday. Paul took the order and shipped it out on the same day, Thursday. My uncle received it on Saturday, his birthday. Thanks for selling American products and providing fast courteous service! Your website is easy to use, too. Patrick
First class service, thank you.
First class service, thank you.
An absolutely awesome knife!
An absolutely awesome knife!
Great knife
Another great edc knife. Knife models that have been around a long time do so for a reason. Solid knife that is pretty comfortable to use. Mine has great blade centering without any blade play. Solid lockup and a great drop shut action out of the box. I recently got this one and forgot how much I really like this knife. The all black looks great and is taking use like a champ. It… read more has rekindled my love of BM knives. You won't regret getting this one.
Fancy Fancy
My first $100+ knife. Great aftermarket customization options. I've fancied it up so much I don't want to use it all the time. Blade steel is great. You will not be disappointed.
Continue to buy even when I lose it.
I have loved this blade so much that even when I lend it and it doesn’t come back or lose one somehow, I continue to reorder this dandy blade. It’s just plum perfect in the hand and just the right size for 80% of what an EDC knife encounters.
My second griptilan An Love it
Great sharp knife great for edc
Great action
Great blade, better action. Benchmade never disappoints. Great for edc
Best working knife ever???
I'm not sure if it's the best ever but this knife delivers the best bang for the buck I've come across. It's big enough that you feel confident doing any everyday tasks with it and a bit more without feeling that big in the pocket. 154cm steel? Love it. It takes an edge well and holds it for a good long time. I think I like the feel of the mini grip better but I can't complain about… read more the full size. Overall if you're looking for one hard working edc blade for the rest of your life or just wanting to get into the world of higher end knives then I'd have to suggest this knife.
Would buy again
Came razor sharp, light weight and is a Benchmade enough said.
These are perfect upgrades to
These are perfect upgrades to the venerable Griptilian. I lost my older black one and decided to get this new version, very happy with it. Cosmetically its an improvement as well but thats sort of minor in the grand scheme of things.
Good
good
What a knife.
I was doing plenty of research and consideration on what should be my first Benchmade knife and ultimately I chose the Grip. And if anyone is looking for an excellent folder this has to be a choice, I’d say this is a contender to the Paramilitary 2 the blade has an excellent edge retention, the handle gives a really good grip so you’re not gonna slip, and the axis lock is fantastic… read more (reminiscent of the ball bearing lock from Spyderco) I’ve heard plenty of people saying that axis lock knives tend to have blade play but after a month of mine I still see none, extremely smooth when opening and closing due to the washers. The only thing I noticed is the clip doesn’t sit flush against the scale so it doesn’t clip super tight to your pants, not sure if it’s on purpose or it’s the design but it’s still very comfortable to wear. So if you’re looking for a knife you’re going to abuse and it still be there get this one
551-1
Hammer was great to deal with fast shipping
Benchmade Perfection!
I needed a good carry knife for my work in Private Security, A folding knife that is made with quality and is of legal blade length to carry. The Benchmade 551BK Griptillion fits that role perfectly. The one that I received locks up tight with no side to side or up and down blade play, when folded the blade is perfectly centered. Axis lock is tried and true and is great. If you… read more are in Security or a Leo and need a good tactical folder then look no further. As always, great service from Bladehq.
I really like it but....
I bought my first Griptilian about a year ago because it seemed many people liked it. However, I was very underwhelmed by the handle. I looked into upgrading the handle, but it essentially doubled the price of the knife, and I did feel it was worth it. As I used it I really liked it, but I couldn't get past the cheap feel of the scales.
I was excited when I saw this…
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new Griptilian with G-10 scales AND the upgraded steel. The price seemed a bit high, but close to comparble knives.
The knife is definitely an upgrade compared to the older knife. It just feels more solid, without adding too much weight.
The only thing I find I don't like is the color of the grey scales. I feel like they are try to somehow copy the Sbenza. Grey G-10 just doesn't look as nice as titanium. I think black scales would have looked infinitely better. However, that's just my opinion on the aesthetics of the colors, and I did not factor that into my rating.
I would have given this knife 5 stars, but the price kept me from doing that. $20/30 less would have been perfect.
Amazing improvement over the standard 551!!
The standard 551 is a good knife. But the 551-1 is a great knife. The g10 scales are amazing, the blue liners and barrel spacers accent the knife and make it VERY visually appealing. The knife came drop free smooth and razor sharp out of box. Definitely a win! 5/5