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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Knife
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Benchmade 551 Griptilian Knife

Item # 787255

$84.95

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A cinch to use, the lightweight Benchmade 551Griptilian knife features a tough stainless-steel blade, molded handle and smooth AXIS™ locking mechanism.

  • Stainless-steel blade is strong and sharp enough to slice through food, wire and ropes with ease
  • Strong, spring-loaded AXIS locking mechanism adjusts smoothly for ease of operation
  • Ambidextrous blade is easily opened with a simple push of the thumb-stud openers
  • Molded nylon handle is lightweight and easy to grip; features lanyard hole for an alternate carry option (lanyard not included)
  • Reversible pocket clip makes storage and transport easy—just clip it on your pocket or belt and go!

Made in USA.

Item 787255

Benchmade 551 Griptilian Knife Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3.25 ounces
Closed length4.62 inches
Length of blade(s)3.45 inches
Handle materialNylon
Blade materialStainless steel
Blades1
Blade typeDrop point

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Apr

29

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Amazing knife!

By Atlanta Aubrey

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy Open
  • Sharp Blade
  • Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Hunting
    • Survival

    Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Knife:

    I currently own 4 other knives/tools for multi-day/weeklong backpacking trips. I have 3 Gerber blades (Paraframe, LMFII ASEK, and the Obsidian) and a Leatherman Skeletool CX. I'm definitely not a knife expert, but I know what I need and what I like.

    I got my roommate the Mini-Griptillian with the serrated blade for Christmas and really wanted a Griptillian myself after seeing how much he dug it. I just wanted a bigger handle and razor edge, well here it is.

    This knife trumps all of the Gerber knives I own easily. The Obsidian has a similar opening system, but doesn't work like the Benchmade. When you hold the button down on the Griptillian and flick your wrist, the knife opens fully immediately. It is just as fast as a switchblade or an automatic knife in my opinion. It works smoothly with one hand, and no need to even use the thumbstud, just flick the wrist and bam, its open.

    The blade is incredibly sharp. It cuts effortlessly through anything you throw at it. The handle grip feels great and its lightweight too. This knife is going to be the only knife I use now. It's weight replaces the LMF, its sharp blade and weight replaces the Paraframe, and its smooth opening system replaces the obsidian.

    It comes with a small microfiber bag too, which is awesome.

    Nothing bad to say about this great knife, get one!

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Nov

    16

    2009

     
    5.0

    Best knife there is for under 100 bucks!

    By Jack425

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Sharp Blade
    • Smooth Locking Mechanism

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Hunting
      • Survival

      Comments about Benchmade 551 Griptilian Knife:

      Excellent knife for heavy duty common sense use. Blade is strong and the lock mechanism is amazing. One-hand open and close. Very solid construction, lightweight and dependable.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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