My Father's 70th Birthday

[abbazaba]

I went with the 555-1, somewhat based off this poll. I knew it would be smaller the better with him, and the Mini Grip is a very robust knife for the size. I did have four other knives in my truck ready in case he had some comments I could address with a different knife.

Anyway, he loves it. I made sure it was as sharp as it could ever be, and he was blown away when he cut the plastic clam shell packing off his new game camera.

I had actually bought two 555-1 because the first one was off center and had a sticky axis lock. I was tempted to keep it and rit dye the handle black... but ending up sending it back as I already have two mini grips. Now I have a duplicate Sage I can't decide to sell or gift, and a small Sebenza that I will be keeping for my own greedy pockets I still half think I should have given him a Chaparral (my most carried office knife), but I really wanted it to be an "everything" capable knife, and the thinness of the Chaparral (which is one of its strengths) made me pause. Maybe in the future he'll get another knife or two.

Thanks again for all the input!

 

[Makael]

Have you looked at a benchmade 707?? Basically is a mini grip with aluminum handle scales, made in the USA. And a blade steel anyone can sharpen. Should be in the same price range too. I take the pocket clip off mine and let it ride in the coin pocket of my jeans. Weight- btw its lighter than both the mini grip and the sage. http://www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmade-Sequel-Manual--426

Someone always chips in the opposite direction...^

I would go Sage.

 

[T.K.C.]

I am so glad that he liked the 555-1!! That is awesome!!

 

[Wardo46]

Today the 555, tomorrow-----who knows? Another knife nut is born. Well done!