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Benchmade 551BK Griptilian
3.45" Plain Edge BK Coated
154CM Steel Drop Point Blade
I just received my very first Benchmade knife yesterday and I am very impressed. The quality of the blade is top notch, and the Axis lock is hands down the best that I have ever used. This is going to be my new EDC blade and I am glad I made the move. The 551BK is not a common Griptilian by any means. Benchmade does not even list it on their site. This is the only black handle, black plain edge Griptilian that I have seen, except for one of the special Cabela's edition Mini-Griptilians. I almost just went with the black handle, satin plain edge, but I am very glad that I held out for what I wanted. I ordered this from New Graham Knives (http://www.newgraham.com/) and spoke with Mary Beth over the phone. Their customer service is the best!
Here is the good part...pictures:
3.45" Plain Edge BK Coated
154CM Steel Drop Point Blade
I just received my very first Benchmade knife yesterday and I am very impressed. The quality of the blade is top notch, and the Axis lock is hands down the best that I have ever used. This is going to be my new EDC blade and I am glad I made the move. The 551BK is not a common Griptilian by any means. Benchmade does not even list it on their site. This is the only black handle, black plain edge Griptilian that I have seen, except for one of the special Cabela's edition Mini-Griptilians. I almost just went with the black handle, satin plain edge, but I am very glad that I held out for what I wanted. I ordered this from New Graham Knives (http://www.newgraham.com/) and spoke with Mary Beth over the phone. Their customer service is the best!
Here is the good part...pictures: