Anything better than a Griptilian within that price range?

I have a Grip, and a Manix II. The Manix II is a better knife hands down, and a better value.
 
I bought my two grips when they were ~$70 a couple of years back. I agree that the price now is too high for this knife. I agree with others that the H&K 14715BK axis lock is a Griptilian killer for the price.
 
HOKIE_FAN said:
Just get the Griptilian...you will NEVER regret it. Spyderco Spyderco blah blah blah.
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Great reasoning right there!

At least even with folks I don't agree with they make well reasoned assertion backed with evidence based on their personal experience. I don't think bashing spyderco with eloquent blah, blah, blah argument is adding much to the discussion or is really making you posts "count".
 
craytab said:
Great reasoning right there!

At least even with folks I don't agree with they make well reasoned assertion backed with evidence based on their personal experience. I don't think bashing spyderco with eloquent blah, blah, blah argument is adding much to the discussion or is really making you posts "count".
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Ok...I Own 3 Spydies so I am not hating on the brand. I have a PM2, Millie and an Endura. BUT for the $80 you spend on a 551, IMO you can't do better. Consider that Benchmade has the best...yes best customer service in the business, you will have that Griptilain forever, if you chose.
When I hold my Spydies in my hand it's like "Meh". That's MY opinion.
 
HOKIE_FAN said:
Ok...I Own 3 Spydies so I am not hating on the brand. I have a PM2, Millie and an Endura. BUT for the $80 you spend on a 551, IMO you can't do better. Consider that Benchmade has the best...yes best customer service in the business, you will have that Griptilain forever, if you chose.
When I hold my Spydies in my hand it's like "Meh". That's MY opinion.
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Thank for clarifying you comments. But again, you won't find a 551 from a reputable Benchmade dealer for under $95.
 
I have owned a couple of Grips and the only one I still have is a Ritter Grip in S30v and it has custom scales on it. I just dont care for the feel of the factory scales on those or honestly for the ones Spyderco uses. Nothing against either, both seem to hold up very well and a lot of people love them. If I had to make a decision right now on a $100-125 blade I would pick up a Hk14715 (made by Benchmade, G10, D2 steel) or a ZT0770 (aluminum, Elmax steel). I would recommend a Blur in Elmax but since you own a Blur already you might would wanna take a look at the other two.
 
Alot of folks are turned away by the feel of the plactic grips on the Griptilian. I get that.. but I find them to be very durable.
 
There's a reason the griptillian line is one of benchmades best sellers. I prefer the mini to the full size but that's because I strictly carry 3" and under. 154cm is pleasure to sharpen, Axis lock is best in the business IMO. Factor in its U.S. made and it uses a saber grind (not a fan of ffg, I know I'm in the minority). As far as pricing, it is a little steep so my advice would be to sit back and watch the for sale threads and try to get a light user for discounted price.
 
The OP is a bit internally inconsistent as to use as others have pointed out. Cleaning game and other mild bushcraft doesn't make any sense with a folder as described. I think of my ZT, Spyderco, BM and filleting a fish doesn't come to mind.

Bark River and a dozen others seem more like what you're really "needing."
 
HOKIE_FAN said:
When I bought it in 2004 it was $80 :D
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Well that's a big problem when recommending the purchase of a knife in the present and using a price from 11 years ago as the justification. Several thing have changed since then. First, time has moved forward and thus inflation has increased the price of everything, not just knives. Second, Benchmade increased the prices legit dealers need to charge by 20-30% about a year ago.
 
I've had a Grip 551H2O for a few months now. Orange handle, N680 blade. I've carried it in the woods a few times in south Florida (read: wet from humidity, sweat, plants, etc), rinsed it a few times, and not a speck of corrosion so far. I'm still figuring out the best angle for sharpening to keep it razor sharp and I'm still learning how to really sharpen this steel, but the whole thing it quite strong. With the orange handles you won't lose it in the woods, and you won't need to worry about corrosion with the N680. I would prefer micarta/G10 scales, but for the uses you describe (and my own too), the stock nylon handles should be great. And I feel it's easy to clean...not as easy as a fixed blade obviously, but still easy. You can always blast it with a hose and add a drop of oil when you're done and you'll be back to new pretty quickly. I bought it for all manner of uses and so i wouldn't have to worry about it...I bought it for use in the elements (including saltwater kayak fishing), so I'm not too careful with it. It's an outdoors use folder.
 
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