Drop-point or tanto griptilian?

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I just ordered a drop-point griptilian (551) serrated all black 154cm for $79 shipped. My question is: What griptilian style would you get? Drop-point or tanto? Let put in the basics as 154cm steel, and lets focus on the tip/blade style. Which one would you choose, and why? Do you have any experience with either, or both of the styles in question? How was your experience? Were there any draw-backs, or advantages? I plan on ordering the tanto just like the one listed above for the same price when i get more money. But this question is because i want to save up, and go on benchmade to custom make my own griptilian; so i want to see which style would work out best. And if your not too annoyed by my questions from reflecting on your experiences; what blade steel would you recommend, and why?

*can we please save steel recommendations for the end of the post/entry?*

sorry if this is a lot of questions.
 
I'd get the drop point as it will probably be easier to sharpen and is a little more practical for EDC tasks.

Also, does Benchmade even do custom versions? Unless you have money to pay them to do a sprint run of multiple knives I think you'll probably have to customize one yourself.
 
Drop point for me as well, tanto and serrations are more timely to maintain.

If I did the custom thing though I would do this-

blue so it is easy to find
Sheepsfoot because I guess I like getting to the tip without holding the handle up so much
s30v for wear resistence and toughness
 
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You should of gotten the non serrated version, you could cut rope with a plain edge just as good and eventually better than a serrated blade once those serrations get worn out.
 
I'm with Rip Gut. If you just ordered it you could probably still cancel or change your order in the morning before they get to work on it.
 
ninjarabbi said:
I'd get the drop point as it will probably be easier to sharpen and is a little more practical for EDC tasks.

Also, does Benchmade even do custom versions? Unless you have money to pay them to do a sprint run of multiple knives I think you'll probably have to customize one yourself.
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If you google "custom make your own griptilian" you will see a link to benchmade and there you make either full size or mini grip to 1 of 4 steels and different options and the option to lazer engrave. But it costs about $140 for regular 154cm any other steel or engraving costs more
 
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I'm with Rip Gut. If you just ordered it you could probably still cancel or change your order in the morning before they get to work on it.
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I plan on getting more in the future so i could buy a plain then, i use the serrations alot when i help my dad with work, hes a handy man so alot of different types of jobs and work
 
I have both a grip and a mini-grip. Both are drop points, plain edge, the mini D2, the full size 154cm. Not a combo edge guy.
 
Drop point , it doesn't has the tacticool factor , but after actually owning one , its a HECK OF A KNIFE to maintain compared to drop point
 
I have (or had I should say) both a drop point and a tanto with the plain blade and I like them both. The drop point is a little more useful because of the belly in the blade, but both have never let me down. I have cut drywall, ethernet cable and even radiator hoses with both. Quick stropping and they stay pretty sharp.

IMHO, the serrations just ruin the look of the blade.
 
I like the look of the tanto, but there's no denying the utility of the classic drop point blade. That being said, I hope to own both one day ;)
 
I own a 154CM 555 (sheeps foot) and a D2 556 (drop point), if/when I do buy another it'll be a mini-Ritter but then at that point I may as well get a mini-557 so I can have the full set.

I've also gifted mini's to a few people and always PE 556's, for the average user it seems like the best choice.
 
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