Is the Doug Ritter Benchmade worth it?

Great knife, and it supports a great cause. If you've got the money, get it, otherwise don't feel bad about getting a standard Griptilian either.
 
hotbossa said:
So was the blade chipping due to the fact that the factory edge was so thin and after sharpening it a few times, it reshaped the blade's sdge? I am still on the fence.....hmmmmm.......
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It could have been the fatigued metal from the factory sharpening that was chipping out. You'll see that some folks report initial chipping, but after sharpening away the fatigued metal, the steel is fine.
 
The chipping could've been from wornout sharpening belts overheating that thin section of steel. There are a bunch of possibilities. I'd blame a worn metal grinding belt because almost all of the Ritter Grips will have about the same sized blade/edge, but not every one had chipping troubles.
 
jfindon said:
I wondered this too, but by the time I started thinking about spending $100 on a Griptilian that otherwise would be $60, I just went ahead and bought the 710.

I'd say stick with the 154cm or get the D2 one.
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I have a 710 in 154cm. I like it but is a little too big for EDC. I would like it if the Doug Ritter came in 154cm and was $30 cheaper!! :D :D :D :D :D :D
 
Try looking at a D'Allara Drop Point from Spyderco. Might just be what the doctor ordered. Thin edge, thick spine, VG-10 steel, Spyderco quality and priced around $60-70.
 
I have had the Grips in S30V, 154 and D2. Take you pick they are all good cutters.
 
I have both the D2 mini and a Ritter mini, both are great. I haven't seen any chipping with my mini Ritter. It has very good edge and blade geometry, far better than most knives on the market.
 
I'm sure the Ritter is great, but the older Griptillians with the oval wholes are being blown out at pretty low prices. 154cm is a fine steel, and I have kind of dropped out of the "latest steel olympics." I don't knock anyone who has a Ritter Grip, but I don't need one myself.
 
The Ritter Grip seems like a nice knife...

I have a mini grip in 154CM that I gave to my wife, she uses it to cut coupons, shoe laces that are too long and open boxes.

I hunt boar, work in kitchens and camp the sierra nevada's I use a Ken Onion Echo (Kershaw) in Aus 8a its a great knife, cheaper and have non of the problems you guys are describing about the Ritter.
 
Do you guys think the HK 14210 is a comprable knife to the Ritter? I like the fact that knife has the G-10.
 
Hotbossa,
No I wouldn't carry both sizes of knife at the same time. I carry the Minis more off-duty and leave the clips on them, but at work I generally carry larger knives and always in a belt pouch, so I remove the clips from them.

Which size I carry also depends on the time of year. I may carry Minis at work in the winter, because we will be wearing firejackets at incidents and I carry a large knife in my firejacket.
However, in the summer we often end up fighting open-land fires without firejackets on, so I like to carry a larger knife on my uniform belt because it will be the only knife that I have on me and I prefer a longer blade for cutting thick gorse stems and other vegetation.

In answer to your second question: yes, they are Cabela's Grips in D2 tool steel.

You mentioned the HK 14210. Have you heard about the 14205 that will be out in a few months? It's going to be a superb knife.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=14205
 
kenk said:
I've carried the mini Rittergrip every day for at least two years - except when camping. It cuts lots of stuff, but the nasties is probably heavy duty zip strips and some types of heavy plastic packaging. It has not showed any signs of blade chipping and stays real sharp, though the black clip is showing some wear around the edges (down to the silver). Smooth opening and easy to clean. I REALLY like this knife.

I also have the fullsize Rittergrip and the fixed Rittergrip. They are used for camping - mostly cutting food, wood, and cord/rope. The fullsize R-grip rides clipped inside my pocket and the fixed R-grip rides inside my daypack. None have showed any blade chipping.

Though I'm sure versions with other blade metals would do fine, I like the deeper blades that Ritter designed into these knives. The fixed blade does an especially good job at scooping & spreading peanut butter :-)

Ken K.
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Ken, Do you find the Ritter Grip (full size folder) straight edge is good for cutting rope, cord, etc.? I am wondering whether the combo blade is worth getting, or just stick with the straight edge. Thanks.
 
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