Lost my Griptilian......

CARRERA50 said:
Here we go w/ the pocket clip again; use a sheath and this will never happen...
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They put pocket clips on so people don't have to wear a sheath. I don't like things hanging off my belt all the time. If I was going to go that route, I would carry a small fixed blade knife...
I brought it up because some have said their clips didn't have enough tension from the factory, and some may not have seen those conversations... For those that have never thought to check the retention, or read the past conversations, it may keep someone from losing their knife. That is supposed to be what we do here, help other members.
 
Sharp Steel said:
Could it be bundled in one of your fourty-four trees? Doesn't hurt to check with a metal detector.
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Ive already cut open all fourty-four trees myself. Wasnt in there. That rules it out to a field three hours away in tall grass covered in dead leaves. This'll be easy!
 
While I was pruning Lilac bushes with a chain saw several years ago, my wife handed me my D2 Grip, which she found laying on the ground.

A branch must have caught the clip just right and lifted it out of my pocket.

That caused me to start wearing a BuckLite around the place. I still wear the Grip otherwise.

Sorry about yours.

PS: I can get that $25 BuckLite 420HC sharper than that Cabela's D2 Grip has ever been --- but both are plenty sharp.
 
My 556 is the only knife I own that pops out of my pocket on occasion. Good thing it's bright yellow, lol.
 
338375 said:
Just out of curiosity, did your knife have the factory clip, or had you changed it out ?
The only reason I ask is because with all of the stuff I have done with a BM clipped into the watch pocket of my blue jeans, I have never had one even think about coming out, but there have been a few people here who reported that their clips were not as tight as they should be from the factory.
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I believe i had put on BM's split arrow clip on it. If it wasnt that is was a black oxide standard shaped clip.
 
jkarp_53 said:
Anything but Camo. Just to make a point someone a while back put up pics of his Grip in with some branches and the knife disappeared. You couldn't see it. Solution maybe? Use a lanyard.
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The camo does work :D The Buck Bantam I lost a couple years back was camo. Never did find it. I've never really thought much about lanyards before, but lately I've taken a liking to them. Now I just have to learn how to make them, so it doesn't look like a 5 year old did it :D

knifecollector73 said:
I believe i had put on BM's split arrow clip on it. If it wasnt that is was a black oxide standard shaped clip.
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Thanks for answering. I guess it really doesn't matter in the end, because there seems to be some inconsistency in clip tension. I have two that have split arrow clips. My OD green from the custom build, and my GP CPM-M4. I have carried the green knife a lot and never had an issue, but have never carried the CPM-M4 knife. I've made it a point to check every new Mini Grip I get to see how much tension the clip has. If I don't do it when it arrives, I will forget, and then it would be to late lol....

Have you ordered another to replace it ?
 
I was shopping for spyderco PM2's. When a camo one would pop up I'd always wonder," why would I want a handle to blend in more with the ground:p?
jkarp_53 said:
Anything but Camo. Just to make a point someone a while back put up pics of his Grip in with some branches and the knife disappeared. You couldn't see it. Solution maybe? Use a lanyard.
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338375 said:
The camo does work :D The Buck Bantam I lost a couple years back was camo. Never did find it. I've never really thought much about lanyards before, but lately I've taken a liking to them. Now I just have to learn how to make them, so it doesn't look like a 5 year old did it :D
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338375 said:
Have you ordered another to replace it ?
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I will hopefully be getting another soon. I really liked the D2, but is there another tough steel for grips that has great edge retention? I saw the post about a Buck knife being sharper than a griptilian.
 
Benchmade were my first brand I collected I had an infidel, 42, morpho balisongs, snody collabs, skirmishes, all of the ones people want and I would kill for now and a scumbag broke in and stole them all, so I feel your pain brother, good thing about the grip is benchmade custom grip program get your knife your way and be happy.
 
knifecollector73 said:
I will hopefully be getting another soon. I really liked the D2, but is there another tough steel for grips that has great edge retention? I saw the post about a Buck knife being sharper than a griptilian.
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Sharpness is in the skill of the sharpener and benchmade, is going to have better steel across the board than buck IMO. D2 and s30v are pretty close in my experience I find d2 may hold an edge longer, but s30v easier to sharpen and s30v takes a mirror polished edge easier and a little better than d2. Both can be mirror polished no matter what u hear, d2 just takes more effort.
 
Allen R. said:
Sharpness is in the skill of the sharpener and benchmade, is going to have better steel across the board than buck IMO. D2 and s30v are pretty close in my experience I find d2 may hold an edge longer, but s30v easier to sharpen and s30v takes a mirror polished edge easier and a little better than d2. Both can be mirror polished no matter what u hear, d2 just takes more effort.
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Thanks! It sounds like D2 will be better for me. Im fifteen and i want the steel to have enough life quite sometime. I also definitely need to work on my sharpening. Hopefully i get the D2 one in coyote tan for christmas!
 
chickenfried said:
I was shopping for spyderco PM2's. When a camo one would pop up I'd always wonder," why would I want a handle to blend in more with the ground:p?
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Some people like camo on everything. Buck actually offers orange, and pink camo. At least those would be easy to spot :D

knifecollector73 said:
I will hopefully be getting another soon. I really liked the D2, but is there another tough steel for grips that has great edge retention? I saw the post about a Buck knife being sharper than a griptilian.
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BM's S30V is good. You can only get that in a Ritter knife, or through the custom order program. There may be other places, but I can't remember any right at the moment...
Their standard 154CM offering is actually a good steel. Many people say they don't like it because it isn't the latest super steel, but I think if people gave it a fair and honest chance, they would be pleasantly surprised. Like most, it is a compromise. Decent edge holding capabilities, good corrosion resistance, and easy to touch up the edge.

There are a couple that I think most would consider better than D2... The current production Ritter knives come in M390 which a lot of people give great reviews. I have one, but haven't used it yet, so I can't give you honest input. You pay a little more for these than you will a D2 knife, BUT you also get the proprietary Ritter blade design :thumbup:

There have been a few limited production offerings in CPM-M4. Some of the earlier Ritter knives were available in this steel. They don't come up for sale often, but when they do, they command much higher price....
GP knives had a limited run of Griptilians in CPM-M4 as well. I have one, but have yet to use it either. I will have to look, but IIRC there were only 500 of those made, and they also bring a higher price when they come up for sale.

My current EDC Mini Grip is an early knife in 440C :D It really isn't that bad either. To hear some people talk, you would think 440C is garbage. It is far from it in BM knives. They seem to do a good job on heat treating their various steels. I'm kinda weird though, because I actually enjoy sitting around and putting a good edge on my knives.
 
knifecollector73 said:
I will hopefully be getting another soon. I really liked the D2, but is there another tough steel for grips that has great edge retention? I saw the post about a Buck knife being sharper than a griptilian.
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I have Buck knives that were very sharp out of the box, and I've had BM's that were as well. These days, you can get a knife that isn't very sharp, or has QC issues from any company.
I've spent a lot of time over the years sharpening my knives, and for some odd reason, the only times I have cut myself were on Buck 110's. Really don't have a clue as to why.

Just buy the knife you want irregardless of who makes it, If you get it, and aren't happy with the edge on it, spend some time working on it. Or, there are a few guys here that will do it, and it will be as sharp as it can possibly be, and from what I've read, it doesn't cost much to have them do it.
 
knifecollector73 said:
Thanks! It sounds like D2 will be better for me. Im fifteen and i want the steel to have enough life quite sometime. I also definitely need to work on my sharpening. Hopefully i get the D2 one in coyote tan for christmas!
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Asa other member states I do believe that knife is going to haft to be ordered from the custom grip program. Standard is 154cm blade steel, but 154cm is not a bad steel, I've never got a bad steel from a reputable knife company, yeah some hold an edge longer than others but like 338375 said I like sharpening knives too so steel is just steel, and don't buy into the toughness thing either buddy, treat your knife as a knife and you won't have any problems, and won't haft to worry about how tough your steel is.
 
Allen R. said:
Asa other member states I do believe that knife is going to haft to be ordered from the custom grip program. Standard is 154cm blade steel, but 154cm is not a bad steel, I've never got a bad steel from a reputable knife company, yeah some hold an edge longer than others but like 338375 said I like sharpening knives too so steel is just steel, and don't buy into the toughness thing either buddy, treat your knife as a knife and you won't have any problems, and won't haft to worry about how tough your steel is.
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Great point. Thank you!
 
You don't need a lanyard or sheath,you just need a bigger knife, haha Get a ZT 0300, or an Emerson CQC-8,7,15... Just Emerson in general. I like to carry the biggest knife I can that is still comfortable in the hand (and legal). Big enough that if I leave the house without it I notice before I get out of the ranch.
 
Does anyone have the M390 Ritter grip? What are peoples' thoughts on that. Looking at that one too. Im wondering what people think about the steel in regards too edge retention, ease to sharpe, and other things like that.
 
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