Any axis lock thinner then the Griptilian?

longun · Jan 20, 2013

I recently got a 551 Griptilian. I love the way it flips and feels in the hand. My question is two fold. Do all Axis Lock Benchmades flip like the Griptilian? And does Benchmade have a thinner Axis Lock knife that still feels good in the hand?

K0W · Jan 20, 2013

Yes and yes

aquaman67 · Jan 20, 2013

Second down from the top.

Benchmade 530

It comes in all blade flavors. Plain, serrated coated or not.

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It's very thin and light. It's my hiking knife.

d_clark · Jan 20, 2013

The 707 is pretty slim

jazub · Jan 20, 2013

940 is pretty slim. Great knife.

twid · Jan 20, 2013

+1 on the 707

357fan · Jan 20, 2013

My 943 is slim and feels fantastic in my hand. It's fairly new to me, so I haven't used it for really extended periods yet.

Omega Leather Works · Jan 20, 2013

Yeah the 530 is thin to the point that the axis and stud lugs feel like a completely different animal to other BMs I've handled. I believe the whole thing is under 2 oz. too. The best part is that it's not even a small knife.

I'd try to handle one before buying if possible though. Some people have difficulty with the studs according to reviewers in vids I've watched. Feels great in hand to me though.

Planetcat · Jan 20, 2013

710. Very thin. Almost too thin if you have med-large hands.

JNewell · Jan 20, 2013

Find a used or pre-owned 960.

A.P.F. · Jan 20, 2013

A Rift is quite thin.

Random Dan · Jan 20, 2013

+1 on the 940, just carrying mine today and I love it.

Omega Leather Works · Jan 20, 2013

A.P.F. said:
A Rift is quite thin.

I don't see it. I think it's at least 1/2"

Random Dan · Jan 20, 2013

Handle thickness of various models:

275 - .730"
580 - .650"
551 - .640"
520 - .640"
746 - .630"
585 - .570"
950 - .560"
810 - .550"
525 - .550"
915 - .530"
556 - .510"
710 - .480"
470 - .450"
707 - .420"
940 - .410"
530 - .370"

s2kpdx · Jan 20, 2013

Spyderco Manix 2 worth a look

Omega Leather Works · Jan 20, 2013

Random Dan said:
Handle thickness of various models:

275 - .730"
580 - .650"
551 - .640"
520 - .640"
746 - .630"
585 - .570"
950 - .560"
810 - .550"
525 - .550"
915 - .530"
556 - .510"
710 - .480"
470 - .450"
707 - .420"
940 - .410"
530 - .370"

Awesome! I would have done it, but I'm lazy. And yeah the 530 is crazy thin.

JNewell · Jan 20, 2013

The 960 (which is disco'd), is 0.368", just under the 530, but had aluminum scales with G10 inserts (and weighed only 2.26 ounces). It has a much more solid feeling than the 530. :thumbup:

Random Dan said:
Handle thickness of various models:

275 - .730"
580 - .650"
551 - .640"
520 - .640"
746 - .630"
585 - .570"
950 - .560"
810 - .550"
525 - .550"
915 - .530"
556 - .510"
710 - .480"
470 - .450"
707 - .420"
940 - .410"
530 - .370"

Omega Leather Works · Jan 20, 2013

JNewell said:
The 960 (which is disco'd), is 0.368", just under the 530, but had aluminum scales with G10 inserts (and weighed only 2.26 ounces). It has a much more solid feeling than the 530. :thumbup:

Man how did they fit inserts? I'm gonna have to look that up, sounds cool. I still can't get over how big but lightweight (under 2oz) the 530 is. I may have to pick one up!

Brad9660 · Jan 20, 2013

940/943, 707, I edc the 707 and am looking to get a 943, thin and pocket friendly are my main concerns with an EDC blade. I bought a Griptilian as my first Benchmade/quality knife, but it was a little thick for me in the pocket. I then bought the 707 and am very happy with the size.

Jaiofspam · Jan 20, 2013

710, 940/943 & 707... in order of what i feel is worth looking at