New s30v Griptialian! What kind of service life can I expect?

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So I just purchased a new Griptilian to replace my Endura. It is my first Benchmade. Nothing wrong with my Endrua I just wanted to try something new and liked playing with the axis lock. I will be using this as my duty knife, I am an Infantry solider with the Canadian Forces. I was wondering how the durability is of the locking mechanism and how long of a service life guys are getting from there grips.
 
Just got mine in s30v but I've got a feeling that it's going to hold up very well. The past grips have been solid, no reason why these won't be as good or even better.
A very consistent performer, no nonsense, smooth and reliable.
Just like our soldiers...THANK YOU for your service.
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It is a very durable knife. The axis lock is amongst the best available. The handles, even though quite light, are stronger than you'd believe. I think it will give you many years of very good service.
 
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The axis lock is among the strongest locking mechs.today. it will serve you for many years.
 
How about the omega spring? I'm about to get my first benchmade a griptilian. I've heard the omega spring breaks.
 
Yes, very rare, there are tons of original axis locks with original omega springs, I have yet to see one fail. IIRC a few years ago there was a batch of omega springs that had a crappy heat treat, other than that I own use and flick my original 710... What is it now, 13 years old?
 
My first Mini Grip was 440C. I used it daily, and carried it every day for about 5 years. I never babied the knife, and it held up very well.
I've owned numerous BM knives over the years, and have never had a spring break...
My current edc is a Mini with S30V. I haven't used it much yet, but I have no reason to think it won't last as long as the others I have owned.

I think after you use yours for awhile, you will really appreciate just how good of a knife they really are.
 
Cr4ze_w0lfe said:
How about the omega spring? I'm about to get my first benchmade a griptilian. I've heard the omega spring breaks.
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I've had a spring break in my mini grip.
BM repaired it no problem
I do like to open my knives on the couch though
 
Thanks for the video BladeandFlame:thumbup:

I think the S30V should hold up really well at the heat treat they set it at. Curious also how the N680 steel used on the H2O version holds up.
 
I had an omega spring break (I'm a chronic flicker so I take full responsibility.) What I thought was cool was that the lock functioned just fine with only one spring. I wouldn't want to use the knife for an extended period with one spring but it's nice to know that in a pinch your blade will still function if a spring breaks while your in the field. While the full size grip is a little too thick for me to EDC, I still have 2 in my collection that I like to play with occasionally.
 
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