Buy Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptillian, Pardue DesignBenchmade 556 Mini-Griptillian, Pardue Design Product Description:
- Blade Length: 2.91-Inch
- Overall Length/Closed Length: 6.78-Inch / 3.87-Inch
- Blade Material/Hardness: 154CM Stainless Steel/ 58-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Modified Drop-Point ; Ambidextrous Thumb-studs
- Lock Mechanism: AXIS Lock
Product Description
The Mini Griptilian features textured Handle Scales (which are very strong and very lightweight). Double 410 stainless liners add strength to the knife handle. The blade is 154-CM stainless (plain) with satin finish and ambidextrous round thumb-hole opener. 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 is proud to donate a portion of the profits from the sale of this knife to the Oregon Health and Science University Breast Cancer Institute in Portland, Oregon to benefit their Breast Health Education Program. This program provides medical students, residents and practicing clinicians with standardized training to enhance their ability to detect palpable breast cancer in its earliest form
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
My favorite knife of all time!
By Glenn
I am a 34 year old male with a job history to include, US Army Paratrooper, USFS Wildland Firefighter, State Trooper, and (currently) a Firefighter/Paramedic. To say that I have used and owned many, many knives is an understatement. I own the Benchmade Mini-Griptillian combo edge OD green. This is the perfect knife for everyday carry. I use it at work, while hiking, climbing, canyoneering, biking, whatever. I even suprised my wife the other night as I was sitting in the living room with my p.j.s on and she couldn't open a package, so I pulled out this knife out of my p.j's and opened the package for her. She busted up laughing (and of course called me a dork). I told her that I had heard an old eskimo saying that "The best knife in the world is the one you have with you." I believe this and practice it too. The mini Griptillian is the perfect size to carry everywhere, yet can get just about any job done. It is extremely sharp from the factory, holds an edge for a long time, the action is very precise, and it just feels good in the hand. I highly recommend this knife for, well, just about anyone. Well, anyone who can appriciate the highest quality standards and the absolute best workable knife money can buy anyway.. enjoy!
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Great knife, only have one gripe.
By A. Cruz
Note: This review was once posted on a different Benchmade 556 listing, however, that listing has since been deactivated. I write reviews to inform others, this is why the review has been moved.This review is for the Benchmade Model 556 Mini Griptilian with thumb studs, a black handle, a plain edge (non serrated), and 154CM blade steel.The BladeThe blade has a great modified drop-point shape to it. Towards the tip of the knife there is just enough belly for just about any EDC (Every Day Carry) task. The blade is easily opened with the thumb studs, the provide nice traction and are situated in the correct area for easy deployment. The stone washed blade makes the blade look similar to having many small scratched on it. However, this looks nicer than I am able to describe it. This finishing is also nice for when you use your knife and it does eventually get scratched up, as the scratches are difficult to distinguish from the original blade finish. My largest gripe with this knife is it's edge. This edge is quite fat, it is around 70º inclusive geometry. This makes the edge last awhile, but cutting through thick and coarse materials becomes a pain. For example, cutting through thick card board can be difficult, but anything relatively thin is a breeze due to the sharpness.The SteelThis steel (154CM) is some good stuff. This steel is pretty easy to sharpen and holds it's edge for quite awhile. My only gripe with the steel is that it tends to be a bit grainy. Grainy as in the grains in the steel are large and more noticeable than some other steels that I have used. AUS-8, VG-10, S30V, and 8Cr13MoV to mention a few. Due to this grain structure, I have found that this knife responds much better to sharpening with a stone than the previously mentioned steels, but it also doesn't respond well to stropping. Even after stropping the edge still feels a little toothy. This steel also has decent stain resistance. I say decent because I rarely have a knife rust on me, even high carbon steel, so I am not at liberty to say that is is very stain resistant as my environment is more humid than other regions and I still oil my knives every now and then.The HandleDid you ever wonder why this knife is called a Mini Griptilian? Well, when you hold it you will know right away. This knife digs into your hand a little, so I would not suggest it for someone with excessively delicate skin/hands. On each handle scale, there is a pyramid like checker board pattern. This is, there are many tiny pyramids arranged right next to each other and in rows. Also, this knife has a finger-choil that is very comfortable a gives you a good grip, preventing your index and middle (maybe more, depends on how you hold knives) from sliding into the cutting area and keeps them safe. Also, there are ridges all around the outside of the handle that give your palm grip aswell. Only downside to the grip is that the thumb ramp is minimal and the jimping is a bit rounded off, it could be a bit sharper for even more grip.The LockThe Axis Lock is quite unique. There are two Omega springs on each side of the cylindrical lock. These springs give tension that helps keep the blade in the handle. When open, this cylindrical piece of steel (420J stainless if you're wondering) wedges the blade tang in between the stop pin. The stop pin prevents the knife from moving upwards, and the Axis Lock (Which I have been referring to as a cylindrical piece of steel thus far) prevents the blade from closing on your hand. While I have not tested this lock, I can say that the knife has never failed to engage when deployed properly, and the blade has never closed on my hand with the Axis Lock engaged.The Pocket ClipThe pocket clip is simple and straightforward. This is a nice piece of steel that is thick enough, yet flexible enough to hang on to your clothing without losing the knife. I cannot contest to the longevity of this pocket clip, because I have only used the pocket clip for a few weeks to be able to review this entire knife. I then took off the pocket clip and just keep the knife in my pocket. The pocket clip is great, but I prefer not to use pocket clips with any of my knives. My complaint with the pocket clip is that it clamps down where the triangle checkering is at, this can cause clothing to deteriorate/shred eventually.Overall ConstructionThe overall construction is great. The scales are held on well, and the steel liners fit inside these handle scales well. These steel liners prevent lateral torsion from wearing your knife as fast as it would wear out if these were not present in the knife. The pivot screw does not loosen up as fast as some of my other knives. The pivot will rarely require tightening. This knife's overall build quality is superb.ConclusionThis knife is very well made, and will service the user for a very long time. My main gripe as previously stated was the thick primary edge on this knife, this bothers me quite a bit as I cut a lot of card board and the knife can at times require excessive force to cut through thick cardboard. I highly recommend this knife to anyone.Note: review is subject to change, this is usually due to grammar/punctuation edits to improve over all coherence. Changes may also be made to add to the review, or remove that which I determine unnecessary. If you have any constructive comments, or constructive criticisms, feel free to leave a comment on my review.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.One of life's small pleasures.
By Henry Beige
I bought the Mini-Griptilian as a birthday gift for my son. He is tickled with it, so I can't fault it. I did try opening it a couple of times, and was not disappointed with the slick action and lockup of the Axis mechanism. This knife is so quick and easy to open that an automatic or assisted mechanism is really not necessary. The blade is sharp out of the box, usually the case with a new Benchmade.You don't have to spend this much to get a serviceable EDC knife, but the quality of a Benchmade knife is evident. One of life's small pleasures is to be able to perform everyday tasks with a tool so nicely crafted.
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