Griptillian Vs. RSK Mk. 1

[Kpowell17]

Ok i have a set of Kevin Wilkins Grips on the way but I have decided i want to get a new griptillian to outfit them with. so my choices are between An s30v Doug Ritter RSK Mk. 1 or a special edition Benchmade Griptillain drop point blade black coated in CPM-M4.
i have had no experience with either the Ritter Griptillian or M4 steel but heard somethings about both.
looking for any additional input, Thanks

 

[worshipNtribute]

I personally prefer M4 steel over s30v, but I prefer the ritter blade shape more. It's a toss up. I don't mind sharpening my knives and I think s30v holds a fine edge. M4 is a great steel, and it'll definitely hold its edge longer, but for normal tasks I don't really know if its 'worth it'. If you're a steel snob, get the M4. If you aren't get the ritter.


I'd go for the ritter if it was me, personally.

 

[michaelm466]

Some like the Ritter (552) Grips blade profile better because of the higher grind (closer to a full flat grind) which slices a little better, it doesn't have as much of a point as the 551 though. I have one of each both in CPM-M4, and while I slightly prefer the Ritter grip's blade profile I much prefer CPM-M4 to S30V (especially since Benchmade recently upped their target hardness from 60-62 to 62-64 on their CPM-M4) so for me I'd definitely go with the M4 option. Another reason to get the M4 version is that it is limited and you won't have it as an option down the road (at least not at its current price) while the Ritter is standard production and you can pick it up later if you decide you absolutely hate the 551's blade profile.

 

[Sulaco]

One thing I do like about the Ritter is how light it is compared to the 551. I'm sure it's because of the thinner primary grind, but it seems S30V is lighter than 154CM to me. I'm not sure about M4. The only knife I own with CPM-M4 is my Contego and it's a beast.