New Gripetilian

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otis66

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My new Benchmade Griptilian just came in the mail. My 3rd Benchmade so far. I did not think I would like the 551, I thought it would be too big. It really feels nice in the hand. I already have the Mini Grip and the mini Barrage.
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The Griptilian is one of my favorite edc knives. You're right about the great feel in the hands. Nice choice!
 
Glad you like it!

I hated the full size but I loved the mini. I couldn't stand the hollow plasticky sound that the full size grip.
 
I've come around on my 550HG. I didn't like the hollow feel and bulkiness but I'm carrying it more often. I do like the mini-grips quite a bit. If they would just make the handles a little thinner it could go a long way to getting rid of that hollow sound. They don't need to be so rounded. I'd also like the texture to be finer.. like on the mini-grip.
 
Would very much like to see some Jens Anso custom scales for the Griptilian series. A yellow Ritter mini-Grip with Anso-texture scales might be the closest to the perfect production EDC...
 
Am I the only one that doesn't find the stock handles on the Grip offensive? I rather like the little 'clack' of the lockup.
 
Reading the title of this thread made me think it was going to go in a different direction.:eek:

Glad that you like your Griptillian. :thumbup: I've got a couple Ritter Grips. The S30V model is in my regular rotation. Not too big, carries well in the pocket and has the Axis lock (which is great).
 
Your correct PG5768. I should have put "My" new Griptilian. I had a hard time locating this thread...That I started.:)
 
otis66 said:
Your correct PG5768. I should have put "My" new Griptilian. I had a hard time locating this thread...That I started.:)
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I was looking at "Gripetilian" and thought you had a gripe and doing a little word-play. ;)

Pleasantly surprised that I was wrong.
 
A.P.F. said:
Am I the only one that doesn't find the stock handles on the Grip offensive? I rather like the little 'clack' of the lockup.
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Perhaps some WilkinsGRIP (Germany) would make a nice difference. I've tried the Griptilian several times at my local retail store. I like the action; not fond of the grip. I realize I'm overly-picky and everything is just opinion. It's obvious that the Griptilian is extremely popular, as is the Bone Collector series. These are an excellent buy for the money.
 
I think Griptilians are awesome, Ritters too.
If the stock scales are not to your liking, there are other options. ;) :D

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I don't mind the "clack" I've used epoxy and split shot to fill the air gap and balance the knife, but it was for the experience, not because I don't like the design.

I've thought about using something like gorilla glue just to fill the space and see if it would maintain neutral buoyancy.
 
A.P.F. said:
Am I the only one that doesn't find the stock handles on the Grip offensive? I rather like the little 'clack' of the lockup.
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Nope you're not the only one. I like the stock handles/covers of my Griptilians -- both full-size (551) and mini-size (556).
 
Just realized they're brown micarta.

Need more coffee :)

Where did you get them?
 
I don't mind the clack that much. Makes it feel like a "work" knife. Main reason I would replace em is to make it feel like a more high end tool. Not worth it on a reg grip to me, but on a Ritter Grip new handles are a good investment for my personal enjoyment of the knife.
 
A.P.F. said:
Am I the only one that doesn't find the stock handles on the Grip offensive? I rather like the little 'clack' of the lockup.
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You are not alone. I like the sound the Grip makes. I carry the orange h2o model for work.

Sweet knife :thumbup:
 
retzius said:
Just realized they're brown micarta.

Need more coffee :)

Where did you get them?
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All of the scales pictured on the Grips & Ritters, were made by me. :D
It does look like wood, at first glance. The brown micarta's have Standoffs instead of a back spacer.
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