H2O Griptilian or Ritter Grip?

[KB3UBW]

So as the title suggests, I'm trying to decide between a H2O Griptilian, possibly with the different scales, and a Ritter Grip. So does anybody have experience with both of them? I am going to be using it mainly for EDC, possibly IWB, in addition to camping, and a little bit while sailing, although i already have a spyderco salt that I use for boating. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

 

[bladeboss]

I have an H20 Griptilian, and it is excellent. The steel holds it's edge very well.

 

[mkjellgren]

If you have a salt, get the Ritter. The Ritter will hold its edge longer and also has a better blade shape in my opinion.

 

[michaelm466]

If you have a salt, get the Ritter. The Ritter will hold its edge longer and also has a better blade shape in my opinion.

+1, I'd only go for the H20 if you didn't have a salt or it would be a dedicated salt water fishing/boating/swimming knife

 

[KB3UBW]

anybody else?

 

[din]

is benchmade still using regular stainless for liners and fittings? because if they are you may as well go for the ritter.

 

[PropThePolecat]

Yep, Benchmade uses 420J for the liners. No big deal in practice though, as 420J is VERY rust-resistant. I use mine as a saltwater fishing knife and its been rinsed in saltwater countless times and not a spot of rust is showing.

I got the H20 because i wanted something with better edge retention than Spydercos H1. Benchmades X15 has not disappointed me. Its takes a scary sharp edge and holds it for a relatively long time.

The ergonomics are great and the blade-shape very useful for everyday cutting tasks. I dont really think you can go wrong with either. Get the one which looks appeals to you and youll be happy with it.

 

[rpn]

I voted for the Ritter. Great design, edge is super easy to maintain and looks good with stonewashed blade.

 

[a2d2]

Yep, Benchmade uses 420J for the liners. No big deal in practice though, as 420J is VERY rust-resistant. I use mine as a saltwater fishing knife and its been rinsed in saltwater countless times and not a spot of rust is showing.

How are the omega springs holding up to salt water?

 

[War Eagle]

For anyone who knows, hows the H2O steel v/s say BM's 154CM in terms of edge holding?

 

[ShishouMatt]

Yep, Benchmade uses 420J for the liners. No big deal in practice though, as 420J is VERY rust-resistant. I use mine as a saltwater fishing knife and its been rinsed in saltwater countless times and not a spot of rust is showing.

I got the H20 because i wanted something with better edge retention than Spydercos H1. Benchmades X15 has not disappointed me. Its takes a scary sharp edge and holds it for a relatively long time.

The ergonomics are great and the blade-shape very useful for everyday cutting tasks. I dont really think you can go wrong with either. Get the one which looks appeals to you and youll be happy with it.

I love the red on your grip! What I wouldn't give for a plain edge on it... D:

 

[PropThePolecat]

How are the omega springs holding up to salt water?

No problems whatsoever. Ill post a thread if they break due to rust. Sometimes, when i remember, i give the knife a rinse in freshwater.

For anyone who knows, hows the H2O steel v/s say BM's 154CM in terms of edge holding?

I find the 154CM a little bit better than X15.

I love the red on your grip! What I wouldn't give for a plain edge on it... D:

The combo edge is very effective for everyday cutting tasks and even more so when cleaning fish. They cut straight through a fish's spine and fins. You can get the 154CM version with the orange handle in plain edge configuration.