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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Olive
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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Olive

Item # 737701

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A cinch to use and super lightweight, this knife features a partially serrated, coated blade, molded handle and a smooth AXIS™ locking mechanism.

  • Coated, 154 CM stainless-steel, combination-edge 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 737701

Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Olive Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2.5 ounces
Closed length3.87 inches
Length of blade(s)2.91 inches
Handle materialNylon
Blade material154 CM stainless steel
Blades1
Blade typeDrop point/serrated

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

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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Serrated Locking Knife - Olive
 
4.3

(based on 9 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping (7)
    • Home (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Dec

    12

    2008

    (15 of 35 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Customer Service needs explanation

    By Camping Squirrel

    from Anaheim, CA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Positive Locking
    • Sharp Blade
    • Smooth Locking Mechanism
    • Smooth opening

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home
      • Work

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

      Upon purchasing this, and taking it home, I went to Benchmade's web site and found this regarding the "Lifetime" Warranty: "The knife must be...accompanied by the original bill of sale, your charge or credit receipt or any satisfactory proof of the original date of purchase". Excuse me! Your companies good name isn't good enough? Keep the ORIGINAL receipt for a lifetime???

      Likewise I found this under the FAQ's: "Q. If I pay extra, will you sharpen my serrations"?

      A. "We do not sharpen serrations on any Benchmade knife currently. Feel free to contact us to confirm prices of new blades."

      So Benchmade will manufacture serrated blades, and sharpen them at the factory, but they will not support their customers by providing a sharpening service? If I can't trust the factory to recreate the "factory edge", then how can I trust someone else?

      K_e_r_s_h_a_w will sharpen ALL it's blades. They state: "Will you sharpen my knife"?

      A. "Yes, we sharpen every knife sent in for warranty service as part of our normal procedure. We provide this service free of charge"

      And C_o_l_d_ S_t_e_e_l: "Q: Will C_o_l_d_ S_t_e_e_l re-sharpen my serrated knife"?
      A. "Yes. Just send the knife with (insignificant) payment to C.S. and we will take care of it. Please note that we re-sharpen knives in batches, so it may take up to 12 weeks before your knife is returned to you".

      But Benchmade wants ORIGINAL receipts, and WILL NOT sharpen their own serrated blades!

      I have e-mailed Benchmade, requesting a rational for this lack of customer support, and will update this review if new information is forthcoming.

      But as I told Benchmade in my email, "To me, this lack of support, is a deal killer.

      I have a specific question for you. Why do you refuse to support your customers who desire a factory sharpness on their serrated blades"?

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      (15 of 35 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      27

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Don't Waste Your Time on Anything Else

      By PurdueBoilermaker

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Camping
        • Fishing
        • Home

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

        When people complain about cleaning, its only because the inside needs to be cleaned with a Q-Tip and some rubbing alcohol when there is serious build up. Any problems with the knife (dulling, cracks, or anything else) send it to benchmade and the will fix or replace it. I have had it sharpened once and the clip replaced once over the past 5 years. It has handled heavy abuse by being dropped, used to cut items on rocks (fish mainly), and I have even fallen on it (I got hurt, it didn't). This can handle anything and if it doesn't it is backed by benchmade.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Slow delivery (not going to be overnighted back to you), product returned like new (if not better). Customer service was VERY helpful.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        10

        2008

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very reliable tool!

        By Soupie

        from Michigan

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Difficult To Clean

        Best Uses

        • Camping
        • Home
        • Hunting
        • Survival
        • Work

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

        I've owned this knife for over three years. I bought it to replace a lost knife. In the years I had it while serving as an Army medic, it was a wonderful tool that was always up for the job. I haven't had any problems with the plastic handle. If it's treated like a good knife should be, it should hold up for years of hard use. Cutting combat boots with this knife was always quicker than the issued trauma shears. Great investment, I've got it everywhere I go.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        19

        2008

        (5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good knife, poor grip

        By jdbatjer

        from Tacoma WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy openingclosing

        Cons

        • Plastic breaks

        Best Uses

        • ANYTHING

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

        good knife, easy opening and closing. The belt clip loosens easily and I could not find an Allen Wrench small enough to tighten. the plastic grip fractured and "flaked" off, exposing metal underneath.

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

        (5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        5

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great knife!

        By nolahlm

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Home

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

          Great Knife! very sharp right out of the box, just don't lend it to friends!
          They may use it to chisel ice off snowshoes, slightly chipping the blade. But you can send it to benchmade with 5 dollars and they will sharpen and tune it up to perfection!

          • Gift:
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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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          Mar

          10

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          well made knife

          By ebrazzo

          from Walnut Creek, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

          • None

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • Road Trips
          • Survival

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

          This is a typical Benchmade knife. If you have never owned one, you should. I carry this knife with me all the time. It has a smooth action and can be opened effortlessly with the push of your thumb, and closed just as easily. It is razor sharp and seems to be holding up well.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great all-purpose knife!

          By Mainer

          from Wilton, ME

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

          • Price

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • Road Trips

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

          Great knife! It's expensive but you'll definitely notice a difference compared to other knives. Very smooth action and the blade stays sharp.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          17

          2009

           
          4.0

          Great for everyday carry

          By Rock 115

          from Savannah, GA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Hole for lanyard

          Cons

          • Difficult To Clean

          Best Uses

          • Everyday Carry
          • Military

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

          I carry this knife everyday, in and out of uniform. It has served me well for the past 6 months. Especially useful, beyond the features of the knife that are clear, is the lanyard hole. It's well placed for a tie-down.

          The knife does accumulate sand and lint if you carry it every day, and can be difficult to clean. That's not a reason to buy this blade though - I recommend it to anybody wanting to put their knife through the wringer.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          31

          2009

          (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I'd like to buy this products again.

          By Hick the Hiker

          from Gunma Japan

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good and modern design
          • Sharp Blade
          • Smooth Locking Mechanism

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Camping

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

            It's compact and functional,good looking besides. I'd use this all of my outdoor life.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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