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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand
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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand

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Get a grip on this extremely sharp knife, featuring a partially serrated, black-coated blade, molded handle and a smooth AXIS™ locking mechanism.

  • 154 CM stainless-steel combination blade is strong and sharp enough to slice through food, wire and ropes with ease
  • The strong, spring-loaded AXIS locking mechanism adjusts smoothly for ease of operation
  • Ambidextrous blade is keenly unleashed with a simple push of the thumb-stud openers
  • Molded nylon handle is lightweight and easy to grip
  • Reversible pocket clip makes storage and carry easy--just clip it on your pocket or belt and go!
  • Silky carrying sheath included

Made in USA.

Item 737699

Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3.75 ounces
Closed length4.62 inches
Length of blade(s)3.4 inches
Handle materialNylon
Blade material154 CM stainless steel
Blades1
Blade typeDrop point/serrated

Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand Customer Reviews

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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand
 
3.9

(based on 7 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Sharp blade (5)
  • Smooth locking mechanism (5)

Cons

  • Dulls quickly (3)

Best Uses

  • Camping (7)
  • Survival (6)
  • Home (4)
  • Hunting (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (5)

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Sep

18

2007

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Benchmade 551Griptilian Serrated Locking

By cabin

from Somewhere near Boston

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Durable
  • Sharp Blade

Cons

  • Sand finish painted on

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • River Trips
  • Survival

Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

Nice knife, easy to open and close. Very sharp out of the box and seems to hold an edge nicely. My only problem with this knife is the sand color finish on the handle is not molded in but painted on. As it begins to chip off the knife looks kind of ratty, I expected more from a [$] knife.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

23

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not So Sharp

By gonefishing

from Scottsdale AZ

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

  • Dulls Quickly
  • Poor Craftsmanship

Best Uses

  • Camping
  • Home
  • Survival

Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

I purchased this based off of the reputation of Benchmade and to replace my CRKT that has disappeared. I was looking for an everyday pocket knife that would stand up to cardboard boxes and cutting fishing line while out on my float tube. I returned the first knife because the blade chipped just after a weeks use. I receive packages on regular bases and used the knife to open them and found the tip of the blade had chipped. All in all I still have the knife and it has a chip on the main part of the blade. Needless to say I will probably return it and search for another knife!

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Feb

28

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great Knife, but a Dulls Quickly

By Steve2071

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Durable
  • Sharp Blade
  • Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

  • Dulls Quickly

Best Uses

  • Camping
  • Hunting
  • Survival
  • Tactical

Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

This is a great knife, but as the title says, there is a problem with it. The blade dulls quickly and requires regular maintenance and sharpening. It definitely needs to be taken care of from time to time, depending on how heavily it is used. However, the AXIS lock opening/closing system is really nice and provides smooth deployment of the blade every time. I've had one for almost five years now and it hasn't caused me any major problems besides the occasional sharpening. It is fairly sturdy for a knife its size and I would recommend it to those who adventure frequently and to those deployed overseas. All in all, it's a great knife for the price, but not quite up to par by Benchmade standards.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

14

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Amazing Construction/Usage

By stavxros

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Guide

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable Grip
  • Durable
  • Sharp Blade

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Survival

    Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

    Easy Opening.
    Secure Locking Mechanism.
    Amazingly Sharp Right Out of the Box.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    28

    2009

     
    4.0

    Great Knife

    By Seth

    from Sherwood. OR

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Durable
    • Sharp Blade
    • Smooth Locking Mechanism

    Cons

    • Blade Wiggle

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Home
    • Hunting

    Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

    Overall a well crafted product. The only issue being blade wiggle but that is easy to fix.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Mar

    31

    2009

     
    3.0

    So-so

    By Everyday Adam

    from OHIO

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Smooth Locking Mechanism

    Cons

    • Dulls Quickly
    • Lots of blade wiggle
    • Poor Craftsmanship

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Home
    • Hunting
    • Survival

    Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

    I've owned this knife for about two years. Much of the sand finish has worn away. The blade has a lot of side wiggle and adjusting doesn't help much. The plastic feels cheap. The knife is still alive after two years with me, so that is saying something. The steel is strong (154cm), but dulls very quickly. Not horrible, not great... just meehhhh.

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    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    31

    2008

     
    5.0

    last knife you will buy

    By turtleboy86

    from vegas,nv

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Durable
    • Sharp Blade
    • Smooth Locking Mechanism

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home
      • Survival

      Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

      cant explain the quality u just have to buy one..u will like he axis lock...and they come very sharp....

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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