Benchmade Griptilian

Take a look at this Benchmade Griptilian wearing Applied Weapons Tech Legacy Aluminum Black Anodized Scales! Replacing the factory Grivory scales took this knife to the next level! The business end is made from S30V steel with a smooth satin stone washed finish and a razor sharp edge!

The AWT scales add a little more heft to the Griptilian and they make it feel much more solid in the hand. They feel comfortable and sturdy and any type of grip. The Grivory clam shell back is replaced by a raw aluminum back spacer that adds a little but more strength and balance to knife and completes the almost perfect ergo’s!

The action is controlled by Benchmade’s popular ambidextrous Axis Bar Lock which is butter smooth and locks up tight. The Axis Lock is a fun fidget factor resulting in a crisp, snappy action with a nice metallic report when opening and closing. It’s amazing how the acoustics changed when upgrading from plastic to aluminum scales.

Coming in at just over 8″ overall, the Griptilian is a fairly large size knife and will fit in most large and extra large hands nicely. The blade measures in at 3.45″ and has some nice jimping that transitions smoothly into the back of the scales. The grip feels secure even with the lack of texture on the anodized scales. The knife has a cartridge style action with partial liners that makes changing the scales a breeze!

Benchmade gets a lot of heat for having some questionable pricing on their products, but this knife is priced right and becomes an even bigger premium value with the upgraded aftermarket scales!

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Specs:
Overall Length: 8.07″

Blade Length: 3.45″

Blade Thickness: 0.12″

Blade Material: CPM S30V

Hardness: 58-60 RC

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade Grind: Flat

Finish: Satin

Edge Type: Plain

Handle Length: 4.62″

Handle Thickness: 0.64″

Handle Material: Aluminum

Color: Black

Frame/Liner: Steel

Weight: 3.82 oz.

User: Right Hand, Left Hand

Pocket Clip: Tip-Up

Knife Type: Manual

Opener: Thumb Stud

Lock Type: Crossbar Lock

Brand: Benchmade

Model: Griptilian

Model Number: 551-S30V

Designer: Pardue

Country of Origin: USA