Benchmade griptillian question regarding various models

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Okay, so I own the benchmade grip in g10, 20CV. The shespsfoot model. I was wondering if there's more of a benefit to the drop point. I'm mainly breaking down cardboard or cutting through rope or cord or straps, opening bags of sand, and cutting through burlap on occasion.

I know the drop point has an actual point and is better for piercing but I wanted a second opinion.



The second part of my question is if you all think the drop point grip in g10 and 20CV is better than the Doug Ritter grip. I know the Ritter is more rare but in terms of function which is superior?

Thanks!
 
To me I find the drop point blade a little awkward to use for opening boxes, as for as cutting the tape etc. The point just doesnt seem to line up right and I dont feel like I have good control. TO ME a straighter blade like the sheepfoot is better for stuff like this, though I dont own a sheepsfoot model, I do have a bone collector folder with the same bladeshape and I love it. My drop point model does cut amazingly well though I will say, the way the tip lines up with my hand just feels kind of awkward to me for some tasks.
As to the second question, I I don own a ritter grip but have handles a g10 grip in 20cv and they feel waaaay better than the plastic model. But I think the ritter grip would cut even better than a normal grip because the grind is so much higher.

This is all the help I can offer since I only have experience with the drop point standard model. I still love it despite the awkwardness, and it may just be me that experiences this. They are great knives and popular for a reason. My grip is my backup work knife for when I wear out my manix 2 one day.

I think what it will come down to if you are wanting the g10/20cv model more than anything is if you like thumb studs or thumb hole better. (the thumb stud does get in the way of sharpening but is not a big deal) after that you could narrow it down to the ritter grip vs g10/20cv which others will have to help you out with.
You do have another option though! Knife works has an exclusive griptilian in the standard satin drop point blade and m390, with micarta handles... for a little less than the 20cv model. So there is that too.
(im sorry if im breaking rules by dropping in a dealer here, just wanted to let OP know about this model)
 
For what you use it for, it seems like you have the better option. The sheepfoot with the hollow grind makes a great slicer. I have never handled the Ritter.
 
View attachment 856214 I have about a half-dozen Grips and Mini Grips and my all-time favorite Grip is my mini Ritter with M390 steel and AWT Hive scales.

I've never owned a Mini sheepsfoot but someday I'll pick one up. When I do, I'm going to anodize these scales and backspacer and put them on it.
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When I do, I have a feeling the Mini sheepsfoot will become a favorite. To me, a Spydiehole with an Axis Lock is kinda like having cake with ice cream.

For now these scales are sitting in a project drawer waiting for me to find the time to do something with them.

I think the Grip is such an awesome knife that comes in so many forms, you just need to find the one that's right for you! The fun is in the journey!
 
I’ve had a couple drop points in the mini grip and couple sheeps foot models with the spydie hole in large griptilians. Drop point blades are my favorite blade style, but in the case of Griptilians, for some reason, I prefer the sheepsfoot.
 
if I were to get one I'd get the same. seems to do well in Pete's tests.

 
Hackenslash said:
View attachment 856214 I have about a half-dozen Grips and Mini Grips and my all-time favorite Grip is my mini Ritter with M390 steel and AWT Hive scales.

I've never owned a Mini sheepsfoot but someday I'll pick one up. When I do, I'm going to anodize these scales and backspacer and put them on it.
View attachment 856216
When I do, I have a feeling the Mini sheepsfoot will become a favorite. To me, a Spydiehole with an Axis Lock is kinda like having cake with ice cream.

For now these scales are sitting in a project drawer waiting for me to find the time to do something with them.

I think the Grip is such an awesome knife that comes in so many forms, you just need to find the one that's right for you! The fun is in the journey!
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Those scales are awesome!
 
My Ritters have always been outstanding slicers. They're almost the equivalent of a thin, flat-ground blade like a traditional might have. That said, I do seem to have a preference for less belly and more of a gentle curve like the sheepsfoot Grips use. That's why I carry a Para 2 so often.

I think your 550/555 (don't know which size you have) is probably a good choice among the Grips for what you're doing. It isn't the HG version, which comes in the standard 154CM model, but it's still pretty good at slicing. And it can always be modded to have a hollow ground blade if you like it that much.
 
Depends on what you want. The clipped saber grind is a bit beefy for my preference in pocket knives. I like the Sheepsfoot or Ritter flat ground blade style for thinness at the edge.
 
I have both the Ritter m390 and the sheepfoot 20cv.
The Ritter is much more slicer because of the high grind and the sheepfoot is sabre grind flat, not hollow.
For my tasks the Ritter is much better knife.
I was hoping for a sheepfoot hg version.
 
I find the combo blade sheepsfoot excellent for light garage tasks that you were mentioning. Highly recommend it. Mines the 440C version.
 
basetta70 said:
I have both the Ritter m390 and the sheepfoot 20cv.
The Ritter is much more slicer because of the high grind and the sheepfoot is sabre grind flat, not hollow.
For my tasks the Ritter is much better knife.
I was hoping for a sheepfoot hg version.
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I was going by BHQ listing it as hollow grind. Thanks for the clarification.
 
I've got a 550HG sheepsfoot with G10 scales - it runs great thru cardboard and the G10 scales make a lot of difference in how the knife feels and handles. I could never warm up to the glass-filled nylon...
 
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