Mini griptilian compared with mini stryker drop point?

chickenfried

chickenfried

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Realized a smaller knife does all I need. Owned a few bigger benchmade knives I was always happy with them. So I'm trying to decide between the two models I mentioned. I know the spec differences. But would appreciate a pic so I can see the size difference between the two and/or thoughts on things that don't show up on a list of stats.
 
The biggest difference between the two is price and the scales. Instead of buying a 556 grip and spending the money upgrading the scales, the scales on the 903 are very nice. Ergos on the 903 are a little different but feel very good. The 903 has full liners and weighs a little more but feels more sturdy in hand. I don't have a 903 to give you a pic comparison, but I have had one in my hand. 2 out of 3 of my mini grips have Wilkins scales on them to make the handles longer to fit better in my hands.
 
I've been carrying a MiniGrip for quite a few years now and am very happy with it. Just checked out the 903 and unless you are really a fan of the G10 scales I don't see anything worth an extra $50- the site I looked at was $140 for the 903 vs $89 for the 556. Seem like very similar knives, so you can't go wrong with either one.
 
Yeah I do like G10 or rather I dislike frn and noryl unless on inexpensive knives. Years ago I had a ritter grip I loved. Only nice knife I've lost, don't even have an idea of how/where it happened either. But now I just don't dig the scales at the price point. But a mini grip just seems like the perfect size and people friendliness . Just found another option HK mini axis. Only downside is the blade shape but for $10 more than the griptilian...
 
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People buy Mini-grips and then pay close to $75-$100 dollars on aftermarket scales so I think the 903 warrants the extra cost if you like G10. The 903 is super grippy/abrasive out of the box it has different ergo's than a mini but will fill the same role. The HK Mini Axis is a great choice. I personally dig the blade shape; it's like the 940 reverse tanto without all the unnecessary blade grinds. Another possible contender could be the 707. It has a smaller handle than the other 3 but packs a nice blade with aluminum scales.
 
chickenfried said:
Yeah I do like G10 or rather I dislike frn and noryl unless on inexpensive knives. Years ago I had a ritter grip I loved. Only nice knife I've lost, don't even have an idea of how/where it happened either. But now I just don't dig the scales at the price point. But a mini grip just seems like the perfect size and people friendliness . Just found another option HK mini axis. Only downside is the blade shape but for $10 more than the griptilian...
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The HK Axis I have is phenomenal, I think you should definitely get a mini version if the small-frame Axis knives appeal to you.

It's a different knife than the Griptilian, heavier blade, flatter handle with fine checkering (it has outstanding grip, isn't terribly unfriendly to clothing, certainly easier on pockets than a Presidio), and it's ridiculously smooth, partly because of the heavier blade.
 
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