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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife
Small but mighty, the lightweight Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian knife features a tough stainless-steel blade, molded handle and smooth AXIS™ locking mechanism in a compact design.
- 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!
Please Note: This product is not able to be shipped to addresses in New York.
Made in USA.
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Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable grip (11)
- Sharp blade (11)
- Smooth locking mechanism (10)
- Durable (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (7)
- Camping (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
I initially bought the regular size Griptilian, but found it to be too big to comfortably carry in my pocket. I returned it for the Mini-griptilian, which is the perfect size for everyday carry. The blade is razor sharp out of the box. Opening letters and boxes, or cutting rope and cardboard is a breeze. The Axis locking mechanism is smooth and secure. I don't use the thumb stud. The REI associate showed me how to open and close with one hand by just releasing the Axis lock and flicking your wrist. The grip shape and checkering allow a secure and comfortable hold in my hand. It's expensive compared to other knives, but it's "Made in the USA" quality is hard to deny.
I accidentally washed my pants with the knife still in the pocket once. The knife body was easy to disassemble with a star head screw driver to dry it out. Everything was tight and smooth again after being put back together. After getting over the sticker shock, you won't be disappointed by this knife.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
Best Uses
- Camping
- Home
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
Perfect. I don't use knives much but it feels beautiful in my hand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
This is now my favorite knife. I own many knives from Buck, Spyderco,Victorinox, and Kershaw. I bought a 530 Pardue (also a Benchmade) once and I HATED it. I thought the designed lacked in mutiple areas, so I returned it. I thought I wasn't going to buy from Benchmade again, but I heard so many good things about these Griptilians that I gave Benchmade another try. When I received the knife (again, great job on the shipping REI!) I was sold. I've used it for EDC (Every Day Carry) and a little whittling also. So far it has preformed superbly. The 154CM steel is excellent. It sharpens up relatively easily, and it holds a RAZOR'S edge for a long time. My favorite thing about the knife is the Axis lock. It's the smoothest/strongest locking mechanism of all the knives I own (that doesn't mean you can go out and baton with this, it's a FOLDING knife). The Mini Griptilian may be a little small for bigger cutting chores, and for people with smallish hands (I wear medium sized gloves, and the Mini Griptilian fits my hand perfectly), but luckily Benchmade makes the larger Griptilian (I just might have to pick up one of those in the future!) Next time I buy a knife, it's gonna be a BENCHMADE!!
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was excellent, very fast. Keep it up!!
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Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Sharp Blade
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
I just got my knife the other day. I like everything except the pocket clip. I carried it for one day and it already has a large scratch. You would think for [$] they would use a more scratch-resistant/hardened paint, or simply not paint it at all. I understand that this is a minor thing, but I think it's worth noting.
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Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
- Weight
Cons
- Easily opens in pocket
- Tip up carry only
Best Uses
- Camping
- Everyday Carry
- Home
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
I've heard good things about benchmade and wasn't disappointed in the quality of materials. What hurt was when I slipped my wallet in the same pocket with the kinfe, only to pull my hand out bleeding. The thumbstud caught my wallet edge and popped it open. I was previously carrying a buck nobleman which carry's tip down and avoids this problem. This knife was to be an "upgrade." I don't trust sticking my hand back in my pocket so I am returning it.
It does carry light and has a reasonably sharp edge. Aside from the open assist, it was not that much of an upgrade over my $30 nobleman.
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Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
Best Uses
- Camping
- Home
- Hunting
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
Best everyday carry knife for me. Perfect factory edge out of the box. Fantastic action with zero play, this knife is fun to open. Snappy without making you wonder if it might accidentally open like a spring assist. Over time action can be oiled/adjusted. This knife cuts cardboard, hard-plastic packaging, rope, small copper wires, soft wood, and keeps on going. I am hardcore about sharpening my knives and this one didn't need a touch up for quite awhile. Use it camping, woodworking, hunting, fishing and it's small enough I don't get second glances if I need to cut something at the office. It's light enough that you'll grab it with your keys and cell phone. Had it when my boss's BMW tire tread seperated and was able to cut the piece loose to get to get him home. Handle resists all sorts of chemicals, blade hasn't shown a spot of corrosion despite saltwater exposure and cleaning fish and deer. Do yourself a big favor and spend the extra cash on benchmade I've destroyed other brands. Also I'm a big fan of the non-serrated edge. Serrated knives are great cutters until they go dull and you can't resharpen them. Not heavy enough for survival, I'd reserve that for fixed blade full tang setups.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ambidextrous Design
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
I'm a lefty and had a very hard time finding a quality knife with easy one-handed operation and a truly ambidextrous design. Some knives allow you to move the clip but the lock may still be hard to operate. I've had this knife for six years now and have it on me almost every day of the week.
The quality is top-notch. The size is big enough to do what I need it to do without lugging around a huge knife.
One note - when I first bought this knife I noticed the clip design is not typical of many knives in this size. When it's in your pocket, the axis lock points down (where many clips would attach near the lock). It seemed backwards but it really is better. When you pull the knife out of your pocket, it's already in the correct position to be opened.
I'm a huge fan of the axis lock. It is easy to operate and feels rock solid.
I can't say enough good things about the knife. I have my original and have given two away as gifts. It doesn't get much better than this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
Best Uses
- Camping
- Everyday Carry
- Home
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
Ive owned this knife for 5 years and I cant think of one complaint about it.Its durable,well balanced,comfortable grip,light weight,holds an edge,im a lefty so the reversible pocket clip is great and the axis lock is second to none.I own other benchmade knives(williams mc henry and the stryker)and ive always came back to the mini griptilian for everyday carry.Its small but not to small and you dont even notice its there.Its a great knife for everyday use and I would immediately replace it if it was lost or stolen.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
Easily the best pocketknife I've ever owned. From the box sharp as a razor, the 154CM steel holds an edge well, and though it takes a little work to sharpen, it's not terribly difficult. The Benchmade patented AXXIS locking mechanism beats all others I've tried by miles. The blade is held rock-solid during use, and yet it's easily released for closure, in a move that can easily be mastered with one hand. The grip, Zytel plastic, is properly ergonomic, durable, and easy to hold onto. Truly excellent product.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Grip
- Durable
- Sharp Blade
- Smooth Locking Mechanism
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Knife
- Home
Comments about Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian Knife:
I own a full size Griptilian and love it. It was the first knife of Benchmade quality I'd ever had. I would never give it up but it's kind of big for everyday carry. So I figured the Mini-Griptilian would be of the same quality. It certainly is, I love it. The smaller size is an easy carry. This is a lightweight knife but the quality and heft of the steel and the shape of the grip make it a satisfying knife to hold and use for general purpose like opening boxes, scraping some glue or gunk from parts or something, cutting rope. Small and balalnced well enough for whittling. If you know what whittling is and know what old Buck lockbacks feel like, you'll probably appreciate the feel,balance and smoothness of action. Lighter in the handle than the old Bucks for sure, but play with it and you will grow to appreciate it.
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