Customize a Mini Griptilian?

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Hey guys,

First post here! I came from CandlePowerForums, and after spending too much money on flashlights, now I'm ready for knives! (wow... this is what my life has come to).

Anyways, does anyone know if I can get a Benchmade Mini Griptilian 556S in the green colored handle with a Black ComboEdge 154cm blade?

I know the green handle was discontinued, but if I got a hold of one, could I swap the blades out? Is there a dealer or service to do that? Anything?

Thanks a lot!

john
 
The blades should swap out.

Might try emailing BM customer service to see if they will do it. Normally they don't, but I've read of others claiming otherwise.
 
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Thanks guys!!
I'll give Benchmade a call... it would be awesome if they could help me out!
If they cannot help me, how difficult is it to swap them out yourself - is it just a screw, or some other fastening mechanism? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
john
 
To swap the blades there is: 1-A pivot 'bolt" and screw (nut). Torx # 10 (#9 will do)

2- Two (2) bronze washers.

3- The blade.

4- easy ~:confused:

5- hope this helps.
 
wwells20 said:
To swap the blades there is: 1-A pivot 'bolt" and screw (nut). Torx # 10 (#9 will do)

2- Two (2) bronze washers.

3- The blade.

4- easy ~:confused:

5- hope this helps.
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Unless I screw it up (in which case I'll 100% blame you... jk), this helps a LOT!
Thanks wells!
john
 
wwells20 said:
Let us know how it turned out.:thumbup:
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Well, I contacted Benchmade, and for $20, if I send them the unused knife, they said they'd swap out the 440c blade with a 154cm.

They don't return the original blade, but that's ok with me!

Thanks for your help - and I'll let you know what happens!

I may just be a perfectionist and want the 154cm because it's out there and is apparently a step above the 440c, but I may take a look at this knife and realize that the blade is perfect for everything I need it for.

john
 
Hey guys,

So I got my Mini Grip - which, at first looks, is a very fine-crafted knife.

As I was playing with it (playing with knives??), it feels a little too loose of action in opening the blade... basically, I'm worried that, when clipped in my pocket, I don't want it to open up (obviously).

Benchmade said that the "The Blue Box" contains the tools necessary to tighten the blade tension. I'm sure I can buy the correct size of wrench from my hardware store for less money, but wanted to know if tightening the blade tension is just a matter of slightly adjusting the pivot screw?

Thanks!
john
 
Yep, just turn the pivot screw slightly to adjust blade tension. Consider adding a drop of blue Loctite, then adjusting the blade tension in the 20 minutes or so before it sets.

I like Griptilians because they're easy to work on.
 
Thanks for the heads up - I do have a Cabela's near me, but I already bought the green Mini-Grip, and sent it to Benchmade to swap out the 440c blade with 154cm - they were really nice about it, and quick and helpful in their responses!

In my research, it seemed like 154cm suits my needs more anyways, as I won't be using it in a utility/heavy application, so I don't need a steel as hard as the D2. That, and even after the $20 blade swap, I've still only paid $77 for the knife, so that's not bad!!

Thanks!
john
 
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