Just bought my 1st Griptilian

Kaizen1 · May 25, 2006

Just paid for a grip 551 on a whim- this knife stuff is getting to me. It was too good of a deal- $44 shipped. I can't wait

peacefuljeffrey · May 25, 2006

I'm partial to the 555 Mini Griptilian, myself. Isn't the 551 the same model just bigger? (As in, thumb-hole, modified Wharncliffe blade, rather than clip-point or whatever, with thumb stud?)

Sounds like a very good deal! Enjoy your knife -- the Grips are excellent!

-Jeffrey

Steven Andrews · May 25, 2006

551 is drop point with thumbstuds.

I prefer the thumb stud Grips, I found the oval hole of my 555 could be a bit slippery.

allenC · May 25, 2006

I predict that you're going to love it!

And don't forget to post a review once you use it for a while.

rosconey · May 25, 2006

got my first mini grip last week-a m2 ritter

eyeeatingfish · May 25, 2006

I jsut noticed they have a fixed blade griptillian! benchmades fixed blades have always been a little bit too pricey but this grptillian fixed blade really seems great!
http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=151

Franciscomv · May 25, 2006

I like the 550 better (because of the hole), but all Griptilians are excellent knives. And 44 dollars is a very good price! Where did you order it from?

Kaizen1 · May 25, 2006

Which one's the "Ritter" grip?

ras · May 25, 2006

RSk's are the Benchmade Model 552 and 558

bh49 · May 25, 2006

Congrat on BM551, it is very good knife. It is one of my EDCs.
Ritter" grip is
http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=552-RSK+Mk1
blade steel S30V is nice, but is is double price and I like shape of 551 more.
RY

Kaizen1 · May 25, 2006

Okay, I've always thought the 552 was an interesting model and I wondered why no one ever talked about it. That's one that I really want as well.

DGG · May 25, 2006

Way to go! I hope you enjoy it. It is a classic folder in today's knife world.

FlaMtnBkr · May 26, 2006

I wonder why the fixed blade is more than the folder? With no moving parts and less complication it seems like it would be less...

Ryan

eyeeatingfish said:
I jsut noticed they have a fixed blade griptillian! benchmades fixed blades have always been a little bit too pricey but this grptillian fixed blade really seems great!
http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=151

eyeeatingfish · May 26, 2006

FlaMtnBkr said:
I wonder why the fixed blade is more than the folder? With no moving parts and less complication it seems like it would be less...

Ryan

A sheath and more steel?