Benchmade Griptilian 550HG: Benchmark

What's not to like about the Benchmade Griptilian? Not much. At a reasonable 3.8 oz it's a lot knife. A perfectly shaped 154CM 3.45" blade, solid lockup (no wiggle at all), wicked fast deployment, comfortable grip with adequate traction, a good pocket clip, and strong Axis lock make the Grip a benchmark knife. Minor downsides might be the handle which is a bit thick and the rounded off thumb jimping (copy Spyderco Benchmade!). Also it would be nice if BM offered the special finishes of this knife in plain edge versions NOT the combo edges. Plain edge versions on most knives always sell better so I don't their strategy. The Grip is kind of on the pricey side, for a Zytel handled knife (but some cost may be due to 154CM blade) but it's still a great choice for cops, troopers, soldiers, and civilians alike, ready to serve for EDC or emergency defensive tasks. Great blade. Nutnfancy Likeability Scale 9 out of 10.

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[dahgutone]

likability scale? im just curious.

[nutnfancy]

@dahgutone Thanks for asking! I didn't realize that it wasn't under the video. Nutnfancy Likeability Scale 9 out of 10. -- Veri

[nutnfancy]

@wharghoul You lost me at "kid". --- Veri

[jedirifleman]

The best way I can put it is BUY ONCE, CRY ONCE. Dig deep and spend the cash till it hurts for quality. If you buy cheap crap then you will have to buy it over and over and over again. You may even get hurt by a failing knife of poor quality. Then you have cried a river of tears and spent 10x the ammount you should have in the end. Be smart and look at the big picture and the long haul, BUY ONCE, CRY ONCE. I love my griptilian 550HG.

[TheBlacktooth12]

Great knife just bought one . i dont think i can own another brand know lol

[mememe123xyz]

Ordered one today.

Coupon on cutleryshoppe on Benchmade products took it from $93 to $70. AND used the code nutnfancy for free shipping. :)

[HatersAreWhatILove]

@asdfghj41701 i bought one today from my local gun store haha, $75, online it is $105 or something like that haha

[asdfghj41701]

BOUGHT ONE TODAY!!!!!!!! i love it! first knife over $80 for me. well worth it

[thelongshot1996]

just got this knife last night love it light i got it with the tonto ( if thats how you spell it ) and it was the first present i opend and i used it to open all my other presents and it fits great in the pocket cant feel it at all ... great knife

[rapdog90]

could you do an update of this knife with a longer review and any of your new opinions

[whitefishraceteam13]

I can't tell you how I love your reviews. Thank You

[nerdalicious0110]

I just want to say thanks for your reviews. This is a most excellent knife (I like it better than my Sog flash 2 tanto plain edge) I recently had an excellent experience with Benchmade customer service that I wanted to mention it. I had gotten my griptilian from a re-seller, but I got their display model and the blade was messed up. Not only did they give me a brand-spankin-new blade for free, but they also upgraded my blade to a black-coated blade for free!

Keep up the great reviews!

[MrSkater243]

@hondarider9494 Absolutely Razor Sharp, I got mine today and the first thing it cut was me. I did a cut test on paper and was able to do 2 S cuts with ease.

[rogermaassen018]

LETS SEE THE 9555