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I LOL'D! I love the bladeshape on the mini grips, I own 2. I may sell them off though as they never see pocket time anymore.
BTW: Gotta love the Tom Araya grammy pic! Slayer is awesome
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I Hate the Mini Grip
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I LOL'D! I love the bladeshape on the mini grips, I own 2. I may sell them off though as they never see pocket time anymore.
BTW: Gotta love the Tom Araya grammy pic! Slayer is awesome
I have experience with Mini Grip, and a 14210.
I can ensure you there weren't a wire edge because for your info, I keep ALL my blades (S30V, VG-10, CPMD2, ZDP-189, H1, 1055, 1095, A2) free hand whittling hair sharp with my belt sander. But with my experience, 154CM just can't get to that level without major sharpening finesse, been there once only (14210) and the edge was gone with one cut, couldn't push cut paper afterward :grumpy:
That's funny, I was going to do a thread like this on my full-size Grip, but since so many people here love it so very much, I didn't want to seem like a troll!
I don't mind that the handle feels cheap, it is very light, and that's more important to me. What I can't stand is the sheepsfoot blade shape. Absolutely useless for penetrating anything. I took my Grip with me on a trip and got so frustrated that opening a simple bag of chips with it was such a chore. I never use it as an EDC, it just sits around the house as a beater.
Yeah, I know they offer a different blade shape, but that is only with a thumb-stud, and I much prefer holes. Why can't they offer that combo?
Edit: Mine was also kinda dull out of box when compared to Spyderco or Kershaw.
I don't mind that the handle feels cheap, it is very light, and that's more important to me. What I can't stand is the sheepsfoot blade shape. Absolutely useless for penetrating anything. I took my Grip with me on a trip and got so frustrated that opening a simple bag of chips with it was such a chore. I never use it as an EDC, it just sits around the house as a beater.
Yeah, I know they offer a different blade shape, but that is only with a thumb-stud, and I much prefer holes. Why can't they offer that combo?
Edit: Mine was also kinda dull out of box when compared to Spyderco or Kershaw.
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Just trying to offer an explanation. I don't know what to tell you because you are the only one that I can remember ever having such bad problems with the steel. It works great for me and I will keep on enjoying it.
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My first BM was a Griptilian. The only thing I had to overcome was the handle material. I still enjoy using it. It is ergonomically very comfortable for my hand. There is no blade play. I reprofiled the edge at 24 degrees inclusive, and it is a great slicer. I micro beveled a 30 degree and it is really sharp. I can slice cardboard and it stays sharp. If yours had blade play, I would send it back. I have 4 bms and never had any blade play. I think 154 CM is a great steel, and even when used in a non gentle fashion, it can hold an edge just fine. Mini Grip is too small for my hand to be comfortable.
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I don't have a mini grip but I do own a full size 551 grip and it's one of my all time favorite knives.NO problems here with the handle as long as they hold up.NO problems with the blade,the 154CM sharpens up nice and easy to razor sharp edge.NO chipping either.
My only complaint,the first time I saw the Mini Griptillian at the mall was how surprisingly tiny and miniature looking it was.
My only complaint,the first time I saw the Mini Griptillian at the mall was how surprisingly tiny and miniature looking it was.
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You bought the style of knife... blade shape is all on you, not the knife.
Sharpen the knife and you won't need to stab through a bag of chips.
You knew about the blade shape and opening options that were available, yet you gripe that the company is at fault for not making what you want. :barf:
Dull out of the box, sharpen it or have it sharpened.
I don't own nor have I ever owned a mini-grip, but I've held one on a couple occasions. The handle itself was comfortable and all, but the jimping was absolutely useless. Because of that, there was just no comfortable place for me to lock my thumb. It would always slide forward, and the joint section of my thumb would be the finger making contact with the spine instead of the middle of the top section.
That, and tip-up carry only.
That, and tip-up carry only.
I think it's just a matter of taking more passes over both sets of stones, corners and flats. If your taking 20 passes on the coarse corners, make it 100 on each of the corners. You are changing the profile, so it takes more time and more work.
I've owned several MiniGrips and a couple of full size Grips and I'm also in the "LOVE IT" camp. For the money, they are right up there with the AFCKs as one of my favorite BM's.
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Hmmmm. I must be difficult, I don't love it or hate it.
It's a good knife, good ergos, never had a problem with getting/keeping it sharp. I dislike the handle material though. I know its great stuff, solid, etc, but just seems cheap. That being said, I still use it all the time. It's a great knife when I travel, I can throw it in my bag and if it gets stolen I'm only out $60. No problem with performance at all, its probably my most "used" knife to cut anything anywhere anytime. I refuse to pound my sebbie into drywall to cut out wall hangers, but my grip does an excellent job. The handles keep me from loving it though. Need to buy one of those new carbon fiber gold class versions. - Joined
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I have 2 mini grips and 2 full size..they have always met my needs..i do agree the handle feels cheap..but so does a lot of spyderco's with the frn handle....but the grips never let me down....but u have to buy what u like...
I haven't liked any Grip that I have bought just due to the scales and that includes the Ritter Grip although I did like that RG better than the BM versions. My brother I gave my mini grip loves it and uses the snot out of it and has for more than a few years. I just gave him my Livesay folder that was unused and he told me he still will probably use the mini grip more and keep the Livesay in his safe. Go figure, different strokes for different folks. I do enjoy the HK 14205 though. keepem sharp
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I do not have an issue with BM's 154cm. I do have small hands and have owned and sold at least three mini Grips because I can't get all my fingers on them, the pinky always floats free - yet I love the blade, either the mini Ritter or the plain Jane 556. One solution would be some of the custom handle scale replacements, Kevin W.'s work comes to mind...
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Yeah, everyone LOVES the MiniGrip. It's one of the last Benchmades I still have. It should be one of my favorite EDCs (great blade shape, cool yellow color, mine has great F&F, good EDC size, nifty and lefty-friendly lock) but I never carry it. Don't really know why not.
I guess I'd still recommend it to a noob. Just a few years back, it was a uniquely great buy at $60 but now it seems like there are many other solid choices in that range.
I guess I'd still recommend it to a noob. Just a few years back, it was a uniquely great buy at $60 but now it seems like there are many other solid choices in that range.
Actually surprised so many people are coming out saying they don't like the mini grip, given its popularity. Kudos to the OP for raising his grip gripe, criticism presented factually is a good thing.
I never cared for the blade shape (purely aesthetic) but never figured it for a badly made knife. I think I know what you mean about the handle feeling "cheap", I have several knives that feel that way, yet are very durable, and have good grip. Maybe time to re-evaluate handle materials? Something that feels "cheap" in hand (at least at first) may make for a great handle. I have EDC'd some stuff that felt very cheap at first but has shown itself to be high-quality and durable in the long run. FN in particular might merit more respect than it garners at first feel in hand.
I never cared for the blade shape (purely aesthetic) but never figured it for a badly made knife. I think I know what you mean about the handle feeling "cheap", I have several knives that feel that way, yet are very durable, and have good grip. Maybe time to re-evaluate handle materials? Something that feels "cheap" in hand (at least at first) may make for a great handle. I have EDC'd some stuff that felt very cheap at first but has shown itself to be high-quality and durable in the long run. FN in particular might merit more respect than it garners at first feel in hand.
I have a Ritter mini grip, and it's growing on me. I like the weight, solid lock up, easy to open/close, great blade shape and finish for me. I really want to like it, but it's taken me awhile to get the damn thing sharp...
Based on this knife, I'm not a huge fan of s30v, but aside from my lack of sharpening skills, it's been good to me so far.
Based on this knife, I'm not a huge fan of s30v, but aside from my lack of sharpening skills, it's been good to me so far.