Griptillian with thumbhole & black flatground blade

[338375]

This sheepsfoot blade is one of my favorite that Benchmade has done, I'm glad it's still available.

That's good to hear. I've been thinking about getting a 555 and giving it a try. I never use to pay much attention to them, but for some reason over the last 6 months or so, I've been really drawn to them...

 

[harris2]

I was looking for a black blade & I'm unfamiliar with Benchmade's model nomenclature. shuutr guided this amateur pirate to the exact model I was looking for.

Congratulations! Glad you found what you were looking for. If you decide you want any options that are not available on the production model you can follow the link I included in post #7 to Benchmade's custom-build. Some of the options that are available:

- Sheepsfoot Blade with a thumb-Hole , Drop-point, or Tanto style blade
- Black or Satin color blade
- Plain or serreted edge
- Choice of blade steel - 154CM, S30v, D2, N680
- Choice of colors for handle scales, screws, and liners

Choose the Bold options and you will have the 550BK Griptilian HG Model . Follow the link below to see all the "retail production" options available to you. The black blade, sheepsfoot version is at the bottom of the page.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/550HG

 

[ccf]

Congratulations! Glad you found what you were looking for. If you decide you want any options that are not available on the production model you can follow the link I included in post #7 to Benchmade's custom-build. Some of the options that are available:

- Sheepsfoot Blade with a thumb-Hole , Drop-point, or Tanto style blade
- Black or Satin color blade
- Plain or serreted edge
- Choice of blade steel - 154CM, S30v, D2, N680
- Choice of colors for handle scales, screws, and liners

Choose the Bold options and you will have the 550BK Griptilian HG Model . Follow the link below to see all the "retail production" options available to you. The black blade, sheepsfoot version is at the bottom of the page.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/550HG

Yeah, I overlooked the thumbhole on the sheepsfoot with the customs. The reason for me trying to find out if it was a production model, though, is it'll be cheaper.

However, I wish a thumbhole came with the drop point. That would be my preference.

 

[RevDevil]

I'm tempted to pick up a mini in D2.

 

[338375]

I'm tempted to pick up a mini in D2.

Cabelas Mini, or a custom with the Sheepsfoot blade ? Or both ?

 

[RevDevil]

It would have to be a sheeps foot. I have a Cabela's OD green and an all black 556 in D2. To me the MDP is the best blade shape, second only to the Ritter.

 

[godzilla78]

I love my 550, its a pain that Cabelas won't ship to the uk my collection is missing a D2 grip

 

[crom]

Not a Grip, but flat ground with a sheepfoot-ish blade, thumb hole and G10 handles. Not sure why these weren't more popular, it's a fantastic heavy duty knife that will slice with the best of them:

 

[338375]

It would have to be a sheeps foot. I have a Cabela's OD green and an all black 556 in D2. To me the MDP is the best blade shape, second only to the Ritter.

The MDP is a great blade design. I haven't tried a Ritter yet, or a Sheepsfoot