SOLD!
I spent some time and effort 3 years ago putting together this matched pair of 550 and 555 HG Griptilians with black blades and custom made Igorded scales. They're absolutely beautiful and functionally excellent, but they just sit there as drawer queens so I'm reluctantly putting them up for sale so I can put the $ toward something I'll carry and use.
Their black-coated, hollow-ground 154CM blades still wear their sharp factory edges. The action on both knives is as free-dropping, smooth, and excellent as any AXIS lock knife should be with no play in any direction. (Full disclosure--the 550 could use a bit more AXIS release break-in.) Centering is dead on for both knives. I commissioned both sets of scales individually from Igorded of Orel, Russia in what he calls his "random" version of an Anso-Like pattern. The knives carry slimmer than their stock incarnations and are very good in hand, featuring a slight contour from center to their beveled edges. The open back construction features blue anodized stand-offs from Igor. I've added black oxidized, split-arrow clips from Benchmade to complete the transformation of the knives. The knives come with the original boxes, paperwork, and Benchmade bags. Stock Griptilian Noryl scales in sand color are available for both if you want them.
It's been a while since I've done anything but fondle these two. I expect Ive had both in pocket at one time or another and perhaps cut a piece of paper or opened an envelope. The knives show no wear or signs of use that I can see but for one tiny bright spot on the presentation side of the blade of the 555 where the forward edge of the flat meets the grind.
These knives are being offered for sale as a pair for$270 $240 all in, or at $150 $135 for the 550 and $130 $115 for the 555. If you want to purchase one or both knives, please indicate "I'll take it (or them)" in the thread followed by a PM (or Profile Message with your email) for my Paypal info. Purchase is to be by Paypal Goods and Services only and knives will be delivered by USPS Priority (included) to the Paypal-listed USA address only. You must be at least 18 years of age and know your local knife laws in order to purchase. Prompt payment is expected to secure any deal and I reserve the right to sell to whom I choose. Sorry, no trades. Thanks for looking!
I spent some time and effort 3 years ago putting together this matched pair of 550 and 555 HG Griptilians with black blades and custom made Igorded scales. They're absolutely beautiful and functionally excellent, but they just sit there as drawer queens so I'm reluctantly putting them up for sale so I can put the $ toward something I'll carry and use.
Their black-coated, hollow-ground 154CM blades still wear their sharp factory edges. The action on both knives is as free-dropping, smooth, and excellent as any AXIS lock knife should be with no play in any direction. (Full disclosure--the 550 could use a bit more AXIS release break-in.) Centering is dead on for both knives. I commissioned both sets of scales individually from Igorded of Orel, Russia in what he calls his "random" version of an Anso-Like pattern. The knives carry slimmer than their stock incarnations and are very good in hand, featuring a slight contour from center to their beveled edges. The open back construction features blue anodized stand-offs from Igor. I've added black oxidized, split-arrow clips from Benchmade to complete the transformation of the knives. The knives come with the original boxes, paperwork, and Benchmade bags. Stock Griptilian Noryl scales in sand color are available for both if you want them.
It's been a while since I've done anything but fondle these two. I expect Ive had both in pocket at one time or another and perhaps cut a piece of paper or opened an envelope. The knives show no wear or signs of use that I can see but for one tiny bright spot on the presentation side of the blade of the 555 where the forward edge of the flat meets the grind.
These knives are being offered for sale as a pair for
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