Griptilian...Takes a Lickin' and Keeps on Tickin' raw footage

[Aimstraight762]

That pocket screw you were asking about is called a countersink. Its so the screw head is flush and can be covered with putty or a screw nut for a more decorative finish.

[nofgood4live]

this is more the job of a (small) fixt blade. but i get the point.

u got to work with the tools that u got one u.

good testing vid,when i work in my house or car.this footage is more like a walk in the park.qua abusing the blade.

5outa5.

[Cr0cket20]

@nofgood4live Thanks. Ya definitely a job for a fixed blade. It was a lot of fun to test it this way though. Course any time I'm in the mountains is a good time.

[w55ks]

Trim your beard man

You look like shit.

[Cr0cket20]

@w55ks Jelous?

[Kylemagg88]

Very cool video Crocket. You are right, these arent meant for this kind of heavy use applications, but it is comforting to know that when you pay the price for a knife like that you really do get a good value. As unlikely as it might be to have to do this to your Grip, the fact that it can do it is really impressive. I really enjoy videos that exhibit pushing a knife to its limits. Keep up the good work.

[Cr0cket20]

@Kylemagg88 You get it. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

[scooter17568]

I think you pretty much hit this one out of the park--this "raw footage" your review and Ben's vid. Yes, there was some abuse but not quite enough to call KPS (Knife Protective Services).

[Cr0cket20]

@scooter17568 LOL at KPS : )

[ScoutsNOA]

Man I'm digging the raw footage, sometimes it breaks up the routine in your channel. Sweet folder.

[Cr0cket20]

@ScoutsNOA Good feedback Scouts. I like to change it up too.

[Amarksyhk]

To cease functioning properly: Fail. With all do respect yes the lock failed. Not my favorite test for this type of knife, the materials, locking mechanism, and over all size doesn't make this work for me. I own/owned griptilians and other BM with axis locks and they are not ment *I know you've covered this* for this kind of work BM folders tend to be a knife's knife, a cutter of soft materials. Appreciate your work though.

[cbrusharmy]

Well, I'm impressed.

[sabr686]

Hi Crock, it was interesting to watch both your vid and his of the same thing. IMO, the axis lock is 1 of the strongest out there. My 1st ever "tactical" blade, my SOG Mini X-Ray Vision 1/2 serrated, has an axis type lock, & I love it. It means you never have to put your fingers in danger to open or close the blade, because they never cross its path during its operation, AND it's one-hand capable. Cant' say that with a back lock (weakest type of lock out there). All my best to the family.

[Cr0cket20]

@sabr686 I really like that type of locking mechanism too. The functionality is great. Wish you well my friend.

[cmonsterz]

Interesting vid, Crocket20. It looks to me like the lock shifted due to the vibrations caused by the striking of the baton. As for what Ben is talking about when he refers to a screw tip...I'm guessing that he's talking about an awl or punch like we get with the Swiss Army Knives. Good point about how different people see "abuse of the knife" differently. To me, that was abuse. A knife is for cutting, not to be used as a wedge, though fixed blades can be deployed that way. Axis locks are cool.

[pete5668]

the griptilian is my favorite blade because of the easy one handed open AND CLOSE.

[2011zortman]

i would use a knife like that if need be. sideways stuff would be spooky. a $100 knife i will have to take a better look at. have bought stuff from bladehq and they have been a good place to do business with. your giving nutn a run for his money on knife reviews good job.

[HunterRyngo]

I like the griptiian, especially in this color combination. I'm glad to see that you have a growing collection in great folders. Check out the new spydie catalog I'm sure you will find some that you'll like. e.g. black tenacious, manix 2 now in s30v...

[southernmarksman]

I cringed a couple times watching this, but I see where you're coming from. A good test, definitely

[Cr0cket20]

@epicblade529 Thanks man.

[jambiyaSlaughter]

Crocket works so hard. He has 5,000 kids and still finds the time to make vids. A megamotivated below average looking, and genuinely nice guy.

[Cr0cket20]

@jambiyaSlaughter I disagree...I'm not genuinely nice.

[TheTacticalDefender]

Never been a very big fan of Benchmade knives, still a great video and test nonetheless. Anytime outdoors with a friend, guns or gear is a good time. Stay safe! -Tim

[donnya1000]

I liked this video! I watched HQ's yesterday and said that I would never do that to this knife but you mentioned here "get a feel for it" and that is the key. If you were in a dire situation and this knife is all you have with you, chances are that you could make it work without destroying the knife if you had a "feel" for how far you could take it. I really like Mel Pardue designs. I have a knife that I bought directly from him at NYC knife show in 1976 or 7 Could never bring myself to use it.

[Cr0cket20]

@donnya1000 That's pretty cool. Ha, that knife is as old as I am.

[LordEdricus]

Thank you, your work is appriciated, I wish all knife tests - reviews were this good.

[Smith28Adventure]

09:40 - Countersink. ;)

Excellent testing Crocket, thanks.

[KnifeHQ]

@Smith28Adventure Winner! That's been bothering me for weeks now. Thanks! --Ben

[markshmily]

Wow... pretty cool review dude.

I think I'm liking the blade more and more.

I checked amazon a moment ago and the price is a bit on the high side for me at the moment. =\

[boots796]

Your a brave man, testing a knife like that with no gloves. At least a good pair of leather gloves would slow down the blade in the event of a lock fail. Good review otherwise.

[noBLUNTobjctsPleas]

Cool video crocket. I too have bought from blade hq, and I get all their emails. Great deals on knives and really good service as well. Love the griptillians, hate that they stopped making the fixed blades. They were affordable and tank like.

[HawkLMT]

I didn't like the axis lock at first but I really like it now days.

[Cr0cket20]

@HawkLMT That locking style (not necessarily just the axis lock) is my favorite. Spydie has their version as well as some others. I wondered about it at first too. Once I got my Manix 2 I found I really liked it.

[MrW00LY]

Blade HQ is awesome. I've used them for years now and have always been great.

[Steeleprophet]

I think this was a good test! I did the same test a couple years ago with a SOG flash II; Needless to say I own two flash II now... The piston in their arc lock bent, and a little pin snapped inside. You never know the true limitations of a product until you push it to failure. An EDC knife may be all someone has in an emergency...

[dorringtonchancvelew]

if you push the button forward real hard when the blade is open it jams in and makes a real tight lock sometimes i have trouble getting it our but it works well

[MrByronodmon]

I'm just mad that when I bought my Griptilian they didn't have that blade shape with the thumb stud! I have the style with the "sheep's foot" blade and the thumb hole. I still love it but that style is just so much more sexy!

[HvinnyTheViking]

also can I recommend some gloves for protection?

[HvinnyTheViking]

and upcoming, we use a plastic spoon to open a can of beans :)

I watched it all, and I appreciate why you're doing what you're doing (in a sadistic sort of way) but to many of us it's like beating your pet/guard dog, you're the Michael Vick of folding knives, REPENT !!! this sort knife abuse MUST STOP !!! :)

love the vid,

[MrByronodmon]

the tool used to make a screw go into wood and be flush is called a counter sink! HAHA

[BladeReviewscom]

Very interesting Crocket! My Griptilian has held up really well over the years. Glad to see yours is performing well too! Even under hard use.

[jackjetpilot]

Hey Crocket, you might have answered this before but what camera do you use? Thank you for your time.

[Cr0cket20]

@jackjetpilot JVC Everio GZ-HM50. The battery it comes with SUCKS. So I used the original as a backup and purchased a big one for it. The camera is adequate. It has it’s strengths and weaknesses. Basically it’s an entry level HD camera and you get what you pay for. Still shots or slow panning is great quality. Fast panning or action, HD footage is not so good.

[jackjetpilot]

@Cr0cket20 Thanks for the info sir. Much appreciated.

[beast12101]

nice work bud, any chance you tried to trade cameras with him when he wasnt looking ;)

[CampfireTalk]

@beast12101 I know right : )

[Cr0cket20]

@beast12101 I was going to, but I think Ben suspected something. Every time I got near his camera he threw rocks at me.

[gasdorf]

@Cr0cket20 fellow riptilians we her to attend the secret meeting 

[45H3R4H]

It failed sooner than I expected, but indeed this is far more than it is designed for. I'm actually impressed that the coating stood up so well. I might get the mini version of that knife now, I have the satin/black and love it.

[happysplodie]

COUNTERSINK! That's what you were doing. Hole.  Goes flush. You countersank that hole.

[happysplodie]

Just to say and bring into the arena or criticism or peer review. What I've seen (Victoronox Swiss army knife) is that you baton and (I assume) do your chop cuts, with the blade open so that the pivot point can move and it+locking mechanism don't take so much brunt force at what they're not designed for. Just my 2 cent.

[Cr0cket20]

@happysplodie Good point and I appreciate it very much. If we weren't testing the knife I think that's a good way to go. I have yet to try it but will give it a shot. Sounds logical.

[DickPoleman]

interesting video and you certainly put it through its' paces...and it held up well...you actually did me a favor as i have this knife in the orange...and i am more impressed now that i was before and that is saying something....and i did cringe at 14:25

[DennyRec]

It seems to be a great knife. But one would have to try the blade themselves before they can call it a great knife. I was impressed with how it chopped through the branch. Have a,great day.

[tramlaw72]

Was that a Canon XA10 that they used for recording the video?

[KnifeHQ]

@tramlaw72 Good eye, very good eye.

[tramlaw72]

@KnifeHQ That is a sweet camera. I wish I could get one.

[cslr11]

ok after watching this video i must say i would buy that knife. Now i have watched many reveiw video and i really like you channel the best . You really give good insite to the products you show

[Cr0cket20]

@cslr11 Appreciate it.

[tramlaw72]

The editing of the other video was awesome. And great video

[Smokin07ram]

I think you indeed found the failure point of the lock and to be honest it let go easier than I though it would. Clearly the forces required to fail the lock are outside its design envelope. I agree that the knife was not a failure.

As opposed to many knife nuts I do find thoughtful destruction testing useful as a data point. For instance we now know how far we can push the little lock and a relative feel of the strength of the tip.

Thoughtful discussion...I like it!

Peace

[Cr0cket20]

@Smokin07ram You're hitting the nail on the head. That's what we were really trying for. Thanks for the comment.

[MadBadVoodo]

★★★★★

[PaiRaiUno]

for this line of work a mora knife is awesome. and a lot cheaper than a griptillian. but i get it. it's a test. and a good one. keep it coming :

[CampfireTalk]

Hey you shouldn't do that with a blade, that's abuse : )

Great knife, carried a mini-grip with me today.

[simplymy2sense]

I am a huge fan of this type of what I call practical testing! Not bending with a vise and hammer, yet more than just a paper test. Well done Crocket! And realistic testing limits.. raw honey is better than processed honey, just like this footage! Compliments to real!

[Cr0cket20]

@simplymy2sense Thanks. That's really what we were trying for.

[drzmanproject]

need to add this to mywishlist, love the looks of it, and it worked well!

[Cr0cket20]

@drzmanproject I really like this blade. A favorite of mine in the collection so far. If you don't mind that it's a little more bulky than some (and that doesn't bother me at all) it's a fantastic knife.

[glock2026]

only good thing nobody said yet look at how well the black coating on blade stood up.

[Ready2Run1]

9:54 countersink? lol , would love to see more adventures, but understand you might not have the time.

[NinjaAegis]

also with the lock failing. it kept going after so I mean its not much of a failure. kinda like if a car went over spike strips and kept going =P

[wingman115]

I viewed both video's. Well done.

[NinjaAegis]

I was surprised to see you on the Blade HQ vid but it was a nice surprise =] I have already bought quite a few items from them and they have pretty awesome service

[BigBusch7]

when you said i like to do things different on my channel i couldn't help but laugh about the cardboard taped to the wall randomly behind you; i know what its purpose is it just sounded funny to me thanks for the videos

[Faceoffman14]

how dull was the blade after this? great video by the way!

[Cr0cket20]

@Faceoffman14 I could still get little shavings with it. Although it took a lot more effort. What you don't see in the video is we cut an aluminum can in half with the blade. Considering what it went through it did a really good job. Currently, back to razor sharp.

[cowboyway357]

Thanks Cr0ket I am going to have to take a look at this one.

[TheRebelGeneral]

I personally think it was the vibration that made it fold, nice knife Crocket.and good vid.

[jbvap]

cool vid crocket

[MrRuger00]

I use Kershaw OSO Sweet as a screw driver all the time......I guess I do beat on my tools, but if it holds up, why not?

[Wreaver1776]

It's nice to know just what you can do with any given knife. Now you could feel comfortable if you were ever in a spot and it's the only blade you had.

[KnifeHQ]

Thanks again Crocket!

[WAFFLES081]

the locking mech actually didnt touch the wood like yo usaid, but the hit before you can see the actuater move up a bit, and on the unlocking hit, it mpoved it even more.. so something is up, no idea what..

[Cr0cket20]

@WAFFLES081 Busted! You didn't watch right before that scene where I discussed that. I think the repeated hitting on the blade just moved it back. The cool thing about it is the mechanism kept working after.

[WAFFLES081]

@Cr0cket20 yea i kinda got fixated on the convo after, where you speculated that they mech got pushed by the branch.. you got me with my pants down....

[MadtactiX]

Cr0cket!!!!!!!!!!!! That was cool, brother! Thanks for the vid

[903lew]

For a user: You find a reviewer who does his business a bit like you do yourself, take his word for it with regards to what you do.

For a collector: Ah, how long is a piece of string?

[903lew]

@903lew This is a great video BTW, really good points and mad props to BladeHQ! BM better be paying them for this because this is awesome endorsement of a great product. That black on green Grip is....gorgeous.

[Cr0cket20]

@903lew Love the black on green.