Can you guys list the pro's and con's of the benchmade griptilian and

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the spyderco cricket. I want to buy a griptilian and what not but I would also love the spyderco cricket and have tuffthumbz do some scale work on there.
 
I love the Griptilian quality, smoothness of operation, and ergonomics.
My only con, it's too large and bulky for a regular pants pocket. It should come with a sheath, IMO.

I don't have a Cricket for comparison.
 
I think the griptillian is a cool knife for about $50-$60... they are asking over $80 for them now which I think is crazy. The Griptillian is bulky too, and the full size is annoying with the hollow sound it makes from the hollow grips. The Mini does not suffer from this and I think is a better knife all the way around. If they could keep the texture of the mini and the thin profile and put that into the full size version, then drop the price by $20-$30 I think they'd have a winner.
 
I have a full sized grip and then also a doug ritter mini grip. I'd have to say that I love the feeling of the mini grip much much better. The smoothness and speed of the blade deployment is really quite a turn on
 
I had a mini for a little while. Very nicely made knife, great fit and all of that. But RIDICULOUSLY small, also the knife is tip up only which I hate.
In regards to the Full sized griptillian, I think that any large knife should have a tip down option so you can carry the knife in your back pocket with out the blade opening.
 
I can't see the comparison between the two knives. They are completely different in size and function. The Griptilians are regular full-size folders. The Cricket is a tinyknife. I've got an old Tuffram Cricket and a stainless steel framelock, which gets the carry time.
 
Even though my full size grip is my EDC, I find it a very overpriced knife. The handle is very comfortable to hold, but feels flimsy even though it's not. I also found it somewhat difficult to find the sweet spot on the pivot screw where the blade flips open quickly without too much resistance, but has minimal blade play. And most of all, I find it difficult to keep a sharp edge on it. I like 154CM, but for some reason it disappoints me on the grip. It looks razor sharp, feels razor sharp, but doesn't cut like my other "razor sharp" knives. I don't get it, maybe the edge profile? I'm talking about basic stuff like cutting duct tape, zip ties, nylon rope, field dressing deer and hogs, etc.
 
The Grip is a great knife. The only disappointment for me are the grips, they are made out of plastic and feel/look cheap.
 
I love the handle, the weight and the axis lock. Unfortunately, the point is useless and the serrations poorly designed. (i have the drop point version)
 
I've got a Mini Grip in D2. I don't rave over it like some others, but I like it enough that I haven't sold it. For being such a small knife the handle seems bulky (read: thick) and isn't very comfortable for me. I also have a hard time finding the sweet spot in the pivot. Today, I finally Loc-Tited the pivot and found the sweet spot.
 
I love the mini grip, but not thrilled with the regular size. If you are comparing to the cricket, perhaps you are considering the mini. If I were to start over, I would probably grab the Ritter mini grip. Flat grind, S30v, and the ergonomics of the mini which I find great.
 
Mine has alot bladeplay that can't be taken out and it's washers seem to be made of sand paper.
 
I bought the Ritter MK1 when it first came out. S30V, checkered glass-filled handle, easy to open with a great locking mechanism, very easy to keep razor sharp. Less than $100, and still a wonderful knife.

Goes well with my small sebenza.
 
I have had and used the 550 (large) Grip fo several years and I agree at $60 this a good knife. For $80, I am not too sure.

I recently acquired a Spyderco Manix 2 which has pretty much replaced the Grip for the everyday tasks.
 
If you're gonna get a grip, get a Ritter grip. I'm not a huge fan of the Noryl GTX handles, but they do the job, and custom carbon fiber scales aren't too expensive. My Ritter Grip replaced my Manix 2 as my EDC. AXIS lock is easy to use and flick open and closed with one hand. The checkering on the handle makes for a good grippy feel (no pun intended), and the high ground S30V steel is a no brainer for a winner.
 
I carry a full size grip at work every day and it is an awesome knife. Super durable. I am an electrician and I can be pretty hard on knives but the grip takes all the abuse I can give it. I gets absolutely filthy but with a little soap, water and blue lube it stays as smooth as the day I got it. I tend to carry slimmer knives when I am not at work so the bulkiness of the grip makes it a no go for weekend carry.
 
+1 on the Ritter Grip. It is well executed, feels great in hand and makes an excellent camp knife.
 
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