Benchmade Griptilian

I think you could do better with a 710 or a 940 or any similar smaller handles knife, the handle on the grip is rather large and bulging. I personally didn't like the feel of the handle. If you can go to a store that carries it and ask if you can pocket it and see if you like it, just don't run out of the store.
 
I Have 4 large grips. 2 doug ritters, 1 cabelas d2 grip, and a standard grip. I think they carry very well. In my mind, a very good edc knife.
 
Been EDCing a large Grip for over a year now---it pushed out my Endura as my main EDC---have several versions also---the Mini Grip is too small.

Have a BM 525 coming today or tomorrow----we'll have to see if this pushes out the Grip or not.
 
Got my 525 today----jeeze this thing is sharp---was closing it and the tip caught the palm of my hand---its such a fine cut I can open and close my hand and see redness----and it never bled.
 
The grip either arge or small is an excellant EDC the large isnt too big IMO but you might want to Check NH knife laws to make sure it doesnt exceed the limit. There are some better benchmades like the 710 or 940 but they also cost almost double so if your price ranges is the 60-70 dollar range then i dont think you are gonna find much of a better EDC
 
I have been edcing mine for a month or so now and its probably my favorite edc ever. Its nice and sharp out of the box. Not too big.
 
I have the large Grip from Cabela's in D2. It's an awesome knife. The D2 really holds an edge. Some people complain that it is tough to sharpen, however, I never let it get that dull (quick touch up often) and have had no problems.
 
Great all purpose knife for EDC. I've had them all in the different blade steels and blade configurations and narrowed it down to the M2 Ritter Griptilan and the D2 mini, with the mini doing most of the work load. They are easy to carry because they are so light which is why I like them so you're not pulling up your pants all day like you often have to dowith the larger micarta/G-10 handled folders. They also don't pull down your pocket if you are wearing lighter material pants like slacks. The mini rides well in the coin pocket or inside the waistband and you often forget it is there. All in all for light to medium duty the Grips make a great EDC.

Matador-
 
I've been carrying an M2 Ritter for the better part of the summer; for a larger knife it does carry fairly easy though it does take up some space. As the previous poster noted, its weight (or lack thereof) is an advantage, and once in your pocket it stays put- the clip holds the knife very securely to your pocket. It did take me a few days to get use to the scales on the full sized Ritter, but it does carry nicely. I do not own a mini grip, but suspect it would make an excellent edc. Similar to the mini grip would be the 707 series- slim aluminum scales and a profile somewhat similar to the mini grip. For the price, it would be hard to go wrong with a Grip in any configuration. If you can get one the Cabella D2 mini grip would be nice, as would the Ritter Mini in S30v.
 
i also edc a Mini D2 Grip from Cabelas ,,,love it ,,,light weight, small,,very tough knife
 
Up until a few months ago I didn't have any edc other than a really small keychain gerber. Then after some research on this forum and perusing a couple knife shops in town, I decided on the mini grip plain edge 154cm. I compared it to the full size grip and decided that even though the larger one sounds cooler when you flick it open, I didn't see myself needing a larger, beefier knife for edc. The mini is a good size and more than ample for stuff I do around the house or at work. Also helps to go to a real live store and talk to a real live person while trying out knives to see what fits you. The mini grip seems like a compromise between a thin-ish kershaw and a larger 4+ in. benchmade folder.

-Cru
 
Get a Benchmade "." I just got my 710in the mail, and it's better than the rest. The best thing about this knife is the axis lock. It's a great lock and it gives greater control of the blade. I have little experience with a Grip, but if it has an axis-lock than it's a great knife "."
 
Have the Mel Pardue mini Grip with STR low-rider clip. The blade open is like buttah and the axis locks up clean. Good steel and sharp out of the box. It is my rotation EDC.
 
Beefy EDC ~ HK-14205
Smaller in size yet just as sweet ~HK-14210
Either can be had for under $120 and well worth the coinage drop :thumbup:

T/
 
I have mini-Grips and regular Grips in D2 (Cabelas), 154 CM (BM), and S30V (Ritter). I carry one of the minis almost every day no matter what else I'm carrying. Usually it's one of the Ritter minis. They are perfect for my EDC needs. The Ritter-designed drop point blade is the most useful that I have ever found on a folder for the cutting I do.

For outdoor activities like hiking/camping, I toss a regular Grip in a BM belt pouch. The weight's OK in my pocket, I just don't like the feel. My wife will carry a regular Grip clipped in a pocket, though.

I really like 'em. They are incredibly tough knives, and they'll cut as well as any knife that costs two or three times as much.
 
Used my BM551 for work,had it for about 6 years, it's holding up well. It also makes an excellent EDC knife. The axis-lock is great, solid lockup everytime.Gary
 
omaha-beenglockin said:
Got my 525 today----jeeze this thing is sharp---was closing it and the tip caught the palm of my hand---its such a fine cut I can open and close my hand and see redness----and it never bled.
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My 525 (and yeah it's sharp!!) and mini grip does the same thing. This is the very reason I like the full size grips over the minis. (a 525 is about the same size as a mini) They're just too small for my hand and I catch the heel of my palm when flip closing them. The full size grips don't do that cause they're long enough.
 
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