Benchmade  556-S30V Mini Griptilian Fine-Edge Knife

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With a fine-edge CPM-S30V stainless-steel blade in a satin finish, the Benchmade 556-S30V Mini Griptilian® fine-edge knife offers excellent functionality for a multitude of cutting tasks.

Color: Black
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Features

  • AXIS® lock folding mechanism
  • CPM-S30V (58-60HRC) stainless-steel drop-point blade has a satin finish and a fine edge
  • Glass-filled nylon handle with stainless-steel liners
  • Reversible tip-up black oxide pocket clip
  • Covered by the Benchmade limited lifetime warranty and LifeSharp™ services; contact Benchmade for details

Made in USA.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Camping

Knife Blade Type

Straight Edge

Locking Blade

Yes

Number of Blades

1 Blade

Max Blade Length (in.)

2.91 inches

Closed Length

3.9 inches

One-Handed Opening

Yes

Handle Material

Glass-filled nylon

Blade Construction

CPM-S30V stainless steel

Phillips Screwdriver(s)

0

Standard Screwdriver(s)

No

Lanyard Ring

Yes

Dimensions

6.8 x 0.5 inches

Weight

2.8 ounces

Reviews
12 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

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8 out of 8 (100%) reviewers recommend this product

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Gelaticruiser
Gaithersburg, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best EDC Knife in town

4 years ago

I vacillated between buying this knife and something a bit more wallet friendly. I ended up using my 20% off code and dividend to pull the trigger on this knife... And boy am I glad I did! It is the perfect size and weight for EDC. It is VERY well made. VERY sharp. VERY easy to deploy. Just an all around knockout of a knife. The best one I've ever owned. The ONLY possible ding on this knife is the clip doesn't allow for "deep" carry, but it has a small enough profile it doesn't protrude much past the pants/pockets/carry site. 5 stars. Would definitely buy again, but it's made well enough I won't have to.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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Brad
San Diego, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Perfect EDC Knife

5 years ago

I've carried this knife almost every day for 16 years now. It's still in great shape and while most of the paint has worn off from the clip, it does not show it's age. As a lefty, I appreciate how easy it is to move the clip to the other side and use all of the functionality of the lock so easily with either hand. Over the years, I've probably given five of these as gifts because they're such great knives.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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SalmoKnits
Seattle, WA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Freaking love it, 16 years later

2 years ago

A very good family friend gave me a purple benchmade mini griptilian when I graduated college in 2006. I have used it as an almost-daily pocket knife when I have been in the woods for work and play ever since. I'm a field biologist, so I'm in the wild a lot, from boats to forest. My husband and dad are both knife guys, so I've used a variety of pocket knives, but this is the tops. I'm a woman with smallish hands and it's perfect. The folding mechanism is the easiest to close one-handed, I love that I can pull it out, cut some rope while I'm on a boat, then close it on my thigh and put away in a smooth motion. I have used the regular griptilian, but it's a bit big for my hand - the mini is perfect. I love it so much I kind of want to buy a second one, but the first is still in such good condition that I don't have to.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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GoRoyals
Prairie Village, KS
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great everyday and hiking knife

6 years ago

Perfect size. Smooth, easy to use action and locking mechanism. Great knife!

Yes , I recommend this product
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Steve D
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Knife

5 years ago

This knife is great for everyday carry. It is a great tool. Perfect size. Can’t ask for more.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Zach
Alabama
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome EDC Knife

3 years ago

Great Knife, 1st Benchmade I have ever had. I’ve always owned Spyderco knives prior to this and I must say I don’t think I’ll ever go back after having this one.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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John S
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent knife!

3 years ago

Excellent knife. Extremely smooth operation. Very nice blade. Also very light to carry.

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KozoBoy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best Knife I've Ever Owned

3 years ago

There is nothing about this knife that isn't great!

Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product

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Difficult to useVery easy to use

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Thomas
Massachusetts
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Good size pocket knife

3 years ago

I like the knife, it’s a good size pocket knife not to big bit to small and I know it’s a good steel from a good name but I gave it 4 stars because it does feel a little cheap, I wasn’t overly excited to hold it but I will say it grew on me.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

Ease of Use

Difficult to useVery easy to use

Safety Features

Not enough safety featuresExcellent safety features
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Anonymous
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
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