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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black

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Get a grip on this compact knife, featuring a modified drop point blade, molded handle and a smooth AXIS™ locking mechanism.

154 CM stainless-steel drop point 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

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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black Customer Reviews

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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black

4.7

(based on 14 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Sharp blade (14)
Comfortable grip (13)
Durable (11)
Smooth locking mechanism (11)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (12)
Home (11)
Survival (8)
Hunting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (9), Casual/ recreational (3)

Reviewed by 14 customers

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Oct

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great overall knife!

By Dukesean

from Dallas, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Axis lock
Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

This is a great overall knife that I've used on camping trips as well as around the home. The high quality 154CM steel contributes heavily to the blade remaining sharp for a long time.

On my camping trips, this knife has done everything from cutting rope to cutting dinner, and it performs well even when it gets dirty.

The Mini-Griptilian size is especially nice for everyday carry, and it makes opening packages a breeze. The best feature of this knife, however, has to be the patented Axis-lock that Benchmade has. The mechanism is extremely smooth and ensures a solid lock, while also making it very easy to open and close with one hand. If you give it a hard enough flick of the wrist, it will open without you using the thumb stud. Very handy when you have short thumbs like mine. While you can do this with almost every folding knife out there, the Axis-lock gives me the confidence that the knife will not open on its own - it remains solidly open or solidly closed.

Unfortunately I lost my Mini-Griptilian while on a trip to Taiwan, so I recommend using the lanyard hole. I plan to replace mine very soon, and for the price this is a great value from Benchmade.

Jul

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great All-Around Knife

By agrigg

from Canton, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Perfect Size
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

The Mini-Griptilian is the perfect all-around knife. It keeps a very sharp blade, has a smooth and secure locking mechanism, and just feels good in your hand.

The only thing it doesn't have is a way to lock the blade in the closed position, but it doesn't come open accidentally, it is just nice to have that feature.

I carry this knife wherever I go: home, out to eat, to the crag. I don't think I'll buy another knife that isn't a Benchmade.

Mar

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Knife

By bionic squirrel

from Houston, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Daily Use--I Use It Daily
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

I have been carrying my Benchmade for 5 years now, and I have yet to have any trouble with it. I keep it in my pocket and use it just about every day. I highly recommend this knife, or any other Benchmade to anyone who is willing to spend a little extra to get the best.

Jan

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth Every Penny!

By San Juan Climber

from In The Mountains, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

Everyone should own a Benchmade knife to experience one of the finest quality pieces of cutlery on the market. Quick & positive ambidextrous thumb stud opening. Spring operated Axis side lock keeps blade locked until released. The size & weight are great for backpacking. One of the lightest, full feature knives available due to the "state of the art" materials Benchmade uses. Great handle feel & extremely sharp. The serrated section cuts through rope & webbing with ease. If you're going outdoors, you need a good knife. Spend the extra money and treat yourself to a Mini-Griptilian. It's as good as it gets. Made in the USA!

Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A great knife

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

Among fine knives, this is a standout in both function and value. For those who don't get the price, it is because the blade is truly a premium steel and will hold an edge much longer than common, less-expensive knives. Plus the lockup and action are impeccable. Small enough to easily carry, but big enough for hard cutting. Fits the hand well. I am never without it.

Dec

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love it

By No Tango

from Santee, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Every Day Carry
Home
Survival
Utility

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

I have both the regular and mini griptilian. I love the mini. Perfect size for most uses except hunting and camping. Only downside for me is the handle, while good quality, feels too light and un-substantial...hollow sounding. The deployment action is smooth and easy. Locking mechanism is safe and easy to disengage to close the blade.

Jun

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Knife!

By triAtrojan

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Easy to Clean
Easy to Sharpen
Sharp Blade
Single Handed Closing
Single Handed Opening
Smooth Locking Mechanism
Smooth opening

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday use
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

Bought from Bass Pro Shop as a replacement for my SOG Flash II, that dulled easily and had some give in its locking mechanism. The mini-griptilian is the best knife I've ever used. Super easy to sharpen (used the spyderco tri-sharpener) and it holds its edge pretty well. Small and promotes easy knife handling in smaller hands but more than efficient to take on any task (except maybe cleaning your game in the woods). Since I bought this, I don't think I'll ever buy a knife that is not a Benchmade. :0)

Overall, completely satisfied.

Apr

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent knife for multi use!

By Archie

from Central Florida

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

This has become my favorite go to knife. I've used it for all types of outdoor camping chores. It has even been used to process wild game into camp chow. I carry it most everyday and even to the office. I feel it would cut seat belts easily in an emergency and I would not hesitate to use it to break a window if necessary. I've abused the blade somewhat on purpose just to see how strong it is. I'm thinking of buying another one - maybe the larger one.
Archie.

Jan

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great knife odd name

By JerryGunning

from Vestal NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

This is a topnotch knife with a very bad name. The design and build are terrific but someone in the marketing department needs to be let go.

Dec

2010

5.0

flawless. except for the price tag.

By Montanan in Exile

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Beautiful
Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday Carry
Home
Survival

Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Black:

I just spent a while shopping around for an everyday carry knife (EDC). I already own a very nice CRKT hunting knife and a few multi-tools, but I was looking for a knife that was small and had a clip on it. I started out with cheap knives (Gerber Mini Paraframe) and worked my way through the gimmicky knives (CRKT Kommer Fulcrum) and wasn't satisfied until I got the Mini-Griptilian in my hands. Weight and balance are perfect, craftsmanship is flawless. The size is perfect - big enough to feel substantial and grip-able, and small enough to be portable and not to scare children and small animals if you have to whip it out in public. This thing is so perfect that I've wasted quite a lot of time just holding it in my hand and looking at it.

I had wanted to avoid buying such an expensive knife but it seems as though with these things, you get what you pay for. Highly recommended - if your wallet can handle it.