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Artfully Martial

Artfully Martial

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I need help knowing the differences between the mini grips, how much is a fair price for a minigrip, and I want to know your best and worst experiences (your own or a friend's) using this knife. I plan on TRYING to buy one again today. If they weren't so dang elusive....
 
Do all minigrips come with D2 steel? If not, help me choose which steel and to know how to identify them. Do you prefer the hole in the blade or the notch on it.
 
The only one with D2 is from Cabelas for $70. Aeromedix.com has the S30V blade one for $100. The normal ones are 440C and cost around $55. It all depends on how much you want to spend. Personally I prefer the thumbstud.
 
I recommend getting an S30V version from Aeromedix.com. I have both D2 and S30V and the Ritter (S30V) is much, much better. Great knife for a $100.
 
Well, I'd love to investigate S30V, but (especially with the recent complaints on this board) I don't think I can afford it. D2 is pushing the limit, even.
 
Keep in mind that the D2 from Cabellas only comes with a black coating on the blade. D2 is more prone to corrosion than, say, 440C, so the coating is there for a reason. I personally don't care for the look of black blades, but YMMV, of course.

I also prefer the blade with the oval hole, model 555, purely on aesthetic grounds. Some report that the thumbstuds make for easier, more reliable opening. I have medium sized adult male hands, and have absolutely no problem with the oval hole. I find the blade shape very useful.

We haven't even gotten to handle color yet! Bottom line: They're all great knives, and great values. Since cost is an issue, I say go for the 555 or 556. If you love your first one as much as many of us do, you'll want to get another, and might then be in a position to step up to the Ritter.

Jack
 
440c will do well. The others will do better, of course, but 440c is still a good steel. Don't count it out, since you will definately get a better price. Also choosing 440c allows you to choose colored handles. There is no question as to which is better, but 440c is not bad or anything.
 
Artfully Martial said:
In your opinion, is D2 worth the price increase?
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Yes, It's pretty dang close to stainless, I sweat all over mine IWB and no problems. I live in a humid environment, it's cool. I store it in my salt-water aquarium, kidding, but the rest is true.
 
Yuck! Black blades....grooosssss...

I'm done.

But I don't care about the different colored hilts. I only want the black. I actually don't even like THAT hilt. I'm buying a blade and a lock...the hilt...unfortunately...is part of that deal. I really wish I could afford the switchback. Maybe I should just keep saving for that...it'd be...half a year though....
 
The Ritter blades are far superior to the 440C & D2. Why? The blade grinds!
The grind on the Ritters are wider, allowing a thinner cutting edge = superior slicing. Of course S30V holds an edge longer.
I have a standard Grip that I don't use and a Ritter that I carry a great deal.
 
JackJ said:
I also prefer the blade with the oval hole, model 555, purely on aesthetic grounds. Some report that the thumbstuds make for easier, more reliable opening. I have medium sized adult male hands, and have absolutely no problem with the oval hole. I find the blade shape very useful.

We haven't even gotten to handle color yet! Bottom line: They're all great knives, and great values. Since cost is an issue, I say go for the 555 or 556. If you love your first one as much as many of us do, you'll want to get another, and might then be in a position to step up to the Ritter.

Jack
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You took the words right out of my mouth! :)
 
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