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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

Please Note: This product is not able to be shipped to addresses in New York.

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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand Customer Reviews

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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand

3.8

(based on 9 reviews)

56%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable grip (9)
Durable (6)
Sharp blade (6)
Smooth locking mechanism (6)

Cons

Dulls quickly (4)

Best Uses

Camping (9)
Survival (6)
Home (5)
Hunting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (3)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Sep

2007

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Benchmade 551Griptilian Serrated Locking

By cabin

from Somewhere near Boston

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Dec

2008

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not So Sharp

By gonefishing

from Scottsdale AZ

About Me Casual Adventurer

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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!

Feb

2009

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Knife, but a Dulls Quickly

By Steve2071

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Sep

2007

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing Construction/Usage

By stavxros

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Guide

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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.

Feb

2011

4.0

Excellent knife

By aph0gen

from San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Ergonomic
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday Carry
Home

Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

The good: excellent design. Ergonomic and easy one-handed operation. Axis mechanism helps keep fingers out of the way when closing. Extremely sharp and holds an edge for a while. I don't cut boxes or paper, I only use it for: rope, wood, line, food, construction tasks, etc. I am on year two of owning this knife. The sand color wears off but it's a tool... not a fashion statement. I actually have more wear on the steel clip than the handle.

The bad: nothing I can see yet. I need to have it professionally sharpened after 2+ years of almost daily use. I touch it up with a stone but I am horrible at it, so time for a pro to do it.

Bottom line: best overall everyday knife I have owned.

Oct

2010

3.0

By LadyParabellum

from Springville, UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip

Cons

Dulls Quickly
Painted handle

Best Uses

Camping
Military

Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Sand:

The knife comes sharp, has a large, comfortable handle, but like other reviewers have said, the paint rubs off and the blade dulls quickly. I like it, but it is not the quality you would expect for the price.

Jun

2009

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Knife

By Seth

from Sherwood. OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Mar

2009

3.0

So-so

By Everyday Adam

from OHIO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.