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I understand what you mean about the Griptillian "grip". For me, it is just too fat. I would highly suggest either a Delica or a Native for general 3"ish EDC use.
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I think benchmade's new red class would also be worth a look. Good Quality for the $$$.
glockman99
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yester5
Buy an Endura or a Delica and never look back.
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Originally Posted by Yester5
Buy an Endura or a Delica and never look back.
Well, crap! I thought I had a trade, but the guy had a 555 Mini-Grip, when I'm looking for a 556 Mini-Grip...Damn...glockman99 said:The Endura and Delica ARE great knives, but I just traded my (stainless) pair for a Benchmade Mini-Griptilian.
...And I got the better part of the deal..
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I'll jump on the bandwagon and also recommend the Griptilian 551 or Mini-Griptilian 556.
I prefer the drop-point Grips rather than the modified sheepsfoot because the thumb-studs work better for me and they have a pointier tip (YMMV).
I just bought a yellow Mini and I really like the color. It looks like a tool rather than a weapon.
Now I'll order the bright green one.
Happy hunting,
Allen.
I prefer the drop-point Grips rather than the modified sheepsfoot because the thumb-studs work better for me and they have a pointier tip (YMMV).
I just bought a yellow Mini and I really like the color. It looks like a tool rather than a weapon.
Now I'll order the bright green one.
Happy hunting,
Allen.
Ok you convinced me to give the Mini-Griptilian another feel, and I liked it.
I selected the 555S: sheep's foot, combo edge, black handle. The best price froogle could find for me (from a shop that actually had it in stock) was $63.50 shipped, from Seattle Edge.
It needed a drop of Militec on the pivot to open and close smoothly and now it's like butter. It's definately got the one-hand thing going. A big step up from my CS Voyager in that regard.
Thanks to all who replied!
I selected the 555S: sheep's foot, combo edge, black handle. The best price froogle could find for me (from a shop that actually had it in stock) was $63.50 shipped, from Seattle Edge.
It needed a drop of Militec on the pivot to open and close smoothly and now it's like butter. It's definately got the one-hand thing going. A big step up from my CS Voyager in that regard.
Thanks to all who replied!
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sprokker said:Ok you convinced me to give the Mini-Griptilian another feel, and I liked it.
I selected the 555S: sheep's foot, combo edge, black handle. The best price froogle could find for me (from a shop that actually had it in stock) was $63.50 shipped, from Seattle Edge.
It needed a drop of Militec on the pivot to open and close smoothly and now it's like butter. It's definately got the one-hand thing going. A big step up from my CS Voyager in that regard.
Thanks to all who replied!
Hope you like it. Wouldn't have been my choice, but it is still a great knife.
Two words of advice though:
1. You will more then likely find the combo edge to be more of a problem then a solution... Combo edges on this knife leave you with 1.5 inches of blade for each edge type. That is quite a tiny blade!!
On folders usually people go for either fully serrated or plain edge. (Most people by far prefer plain edge becuase it's more versatile.)2. Your price is a bit high. I just checked on New Graham and they are selling for $53.12.
Good luck with the knife though, and hopefully you will be buying plenty more in the future.
-Kevin