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Any reviews of the fixed blade Griptilian?
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I've been using this knife for about a month as an EDC fixed blade. I've opened boxes, cut fiberglass reinforced tape & sliced tomato with it. So nothing too dramatic. It's a great little knife though - least IMO :thumbup: :thumbup:
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I have not held this knife yet but I have two Griptilian's. One has the Doug Ritter blade (usually my EDC). With the addition of Satoprene handle inserts, 154CM blade, and almost 3/4" longer than the large Griptilian blade, I just don't see how you could go wrong. For $70, I'd just buy the thing. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
I'd then get a custom Kydex sheath made that will accept a TekLok for various carrying positions. Hey, I think I just talked myself into something..lol.
Regards
I'd then get a custom Kydex sheath made that will accept a TekLok for various carrying positions. Hey, I think I just talked myself into something..lol.
Regards
I bought one as soon as they came out. I must say you can not find a better knife with these materials for $165. The steel and weight are excellent! The blade shape is od however. I would have preferred a style closer to the Fallkniven F1 but..... The sheath is little more than crap.
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Over the summer I was carrying this knife a bunch & just kept it on me when I did my swim each day. This turned up what I consider to be a flaw in the design of the handle - the scales are basically hollow with an innerstructure. Unfortunately this resulted in water staying trapped under the scales & created a corrosion issue.
So I took off the slabs after trying unsuccessfully to modify the slabs. It was a little challenging (due to the shape) but I managed to do a pretty decent cord wrap on the handle using two nylon boot laces :thumbup:
So I still really like the knife. I would recomend doing something with the handle though if you are going to use it as a boat knife or if there is a chance it might get submerged.
So I took off the slabs after trying unsuccessfully to modify the slabs. It was a little challenging (due to the shape) but I managed to do a pretty decent cord wrap on the handle using two nylon boot laces :thumbup:
So I still really like the knife. I would recomend doing something with the handle though if you are going to use it as a boat knife or if there is a chance it might get submerged.