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Any reviews or comparisons out there? I have the edc, love it, but the axis is drawing me in. Also anybody have any photos of the two together? Thanks, Josh
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EDC vs mini Griptillian?
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I've got both knives (my BM mini-Griptilian is the drop-point model with thumbstud). They are approximately the same length. The BM has a wider handle and feels more secure in the hand; the EDC's handle is quite thin and more slippery. For my hands (small/medium sized) the BM is easier to open open-handed - the layout is just better. I actually don't open my EDC with one hand because it seems awkward.
If you get a 154CM EDC, this steel is, for practical purposes, equivalent to the BM's 440C.
I like the drop-point blade on the BM, and generally don't like recurves like the EDCs because I don't need any extra challenges for my mediocre sharpening skills. As far as cutting ability goes, I'd say these knives are both fine cutters and basically equivalent.
I like framelocks for their simplicity and strength, but I have several Axis-lock BMs and like these too. For ease of use (opening and unlocking), the Axis is a bit slicker.
These knives are actually equivalent in many ways. The biggest difference is probably appearance. The mini-Griptilian looks more "tactical", while the EDC looks pretty unthreatening.
I actually carry my EDC much more than my mini-Griptilian, but I have a full-size Griptilian (also a drop-point) that I carry every day. If I had to carry a small knife only, I'd probably choose the mini-Griptilian over the EDC, because of the better handle and the Axis lock.
miguel
If you get a 154CM EDC, this steel is, for practical purposes, equivalent to the BM's 440C.
I like the drop-point blade on the BM, and generally don't like recurves like the EDCs because I don't need any extra challenges for my mediocre sharpening skills. As far as cutting ability goes, I'd say these knives are both fine cutters and basically equivalent.
I like framelocks for their simplicity and strength, but I have several Axis-lock BMs and like these too. For ease of use (opening and unlocking), the Axis is a bit slicker.
These knives are actually equivalent in many ways. The biggest difference is probably appearance. The mini-Griptilian looks more "tactical", while the EDC looks pretty unthreatening.
I actually carry my EDC much more than my mini-Griptilian, but I have a full-size Griptilian (also a drop-point) that I carry every day. If I had to carry a small knife only, I'd probably choose the mini-Griptilian over the EDC, because of the better handle and the Axis lock.
miguel
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The Griptilians are darned fine knives, but my nod goes to the EDC. I am, for some strange reason, inexorably drawn to the EDC. It is one of a handful of knives that I actually appreciate more and more as I use it. Ive had many knives that seemed quite good at first, but lost their luster after a short time. The EDC glows more and more brightly every day. And heck, you can get an EDC in about a 143 different steel options.
Okay. The EDC is a bit small in grip for people who have hands as big as my head, but they should be carrying wooden clubs anyways. Pain in the butt cavemen.
Okay. The EDC is a bit small in grip for people who have hands as big as my head, but they should be carrying wooden clubs anyways. Pain in the butt cavemen.
i have the 154cm EDC and the full sized 550 griptilian with modified sheepsfoot. imo the EDC look more elegant due to it's steel skeletonized handles and the recurve blade i like very much both aestically and in it's usefullness. however i think the griptilian handle is much more grippy and stable. the edc handle is kinda small and i wouldn't trush stabbing with it. also i personally don't like thumbstubs too much so the oval hole on the griptilian would be my choice, and although framelocks are nice imho i don't think any lock beats the axis, it's much more smoother too
I own a 154CM EDC and several Griptilians (550, 551, 555, and 556S).
I like both the EDC and Grippy, but between, say, the 556S and the EDC, I might choose the 556S. I like the blade configuration of all the Grippy's better than the EDC, but the EDC is also a great cutter. I view the EDC as better as a gentleman's knife and the Grippys better as all-around work knives. Also, the Grippys are incredibly strong and smooth. You may end up getting both anyway.
Jim
I like both the EDC and Grippy, but between, say, the 556S and the EDC, I might choose the 556S. I like the blade configuration of all the Grippy's better than the EDC, but the EDC is also a great cutter. I view the EDC as better as a gentleman's knife and the Grippys better as all-around work knives. Also, the Grippys are incredibly strong and smooth. You may end up getting both anyway.
Jim