IMO - The Griptilian is too fat!

Slowstarter said:
Well, just get the Sequel 707! Slim, light and strong!
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+1 :thumbup::cool:
 
The normal griptillian is too fat and sounds like a hallow piece of plastic. The smaller griptilian is much better, but it's problem is that it's a little to short.

They need to take the smaller one, keep the diameter the same but make it 1/2"-3/4" longer.

I'd buy that knife for $90-$120 easy.
 
syntaxerrorsix said:
My large Ritter Grip was to fat for me to carry comfortably so it go about zero pocket time. Coupled with the plastic, hollow sounding scales I was pretty sure I made a mistake in giving the Griptilian a go.

I solved my scale problems by ordering new ones from Cuscadi.

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The Axis lock on this particular BM has some blade play despite fine tuning. It's just not as good as the Osborne or BC that I have. All in all I'm about done with Benchmade. If I could pick up a new AFCK for what I pad for my old one I'd call it a day. For the money Spyderco puts out better knives with better fit and finish with less problems.

Just one users opinion.
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If you are done with benchmade and want to get rid of those scales and clip let me know. That's exactly the set up I was looking to go for with my grip. Just hadn't worked up to contacting Cuscadi yet.
 
So where does one get some custom Mini Grip scales at a reasonable price? Did you make those, Keyman?
 
While some might consider $100 too much to spend on custom scales for a grip it really changes the knife to something special. You eliminate the plastic, hollow sound and add a lot of class.

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From my perspective the custom scales take a great design and turn it into a knife at the next level and great to carry and use.
 
Keyman: What did you use to cut and shape the micarta? Did you just pattern them off the original scales? Not sure if it's something I should try or just order a set from Cuscadi
 
The Griptilian is a great knife. Its selling points is its ergonomic handfilling handles. It doesnt need thinner scales or G-10. If you want other materials in your knife, get another knife. Or get some custom scales. But leave the original Gripitilian alone, cause its a great knife at a reasonable price. :D

On another note, ive started to dislike G-10, because ive found it to be very hard on my pockets. Its especially bad on my workpants, as i only have 2 pairs. My 915 Triage, has completely destroyed all my right-hand front pockets. Thats why im slowly changing over to Valox, FRN and Zytel. G-10 is nice for fondling, but "plastic" is a more practical choice for those who carry every single day.

The pics were take after a couple of months of carry. Theres just a big hole in every pocket now.

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PropThePolecat said:
The Griptilian is a great knife. Its selling points is its ergonomic handfilling handles. It doesnt need thinner scales or G-10. If you want other materials in your knife, get another knife. Or get some custom scales. But leave the original Gripitilian alone, cause its a great knife at a reasonable price. :D

On another note, ive started to dislike G-10, because ive found it to be very hard on my pockets. Its especially bad on my workpants, as i only have 2 pairs. My 915 Triage, has completely destroyed all my right-hand front pockets. Thats why im slowly changing over to Valox, FRN and Zytel. G-10 is nice for fondling, but "plastic" is a more practical choice for those who carry every single day.

The pics were take after a couple of months of carry. Theres just a big hole in every pocket now.

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Sandpaper is your friend. 5 minutes of work, and even the grippiest G-10 can be made smooth.
 
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