[Photo Request] 707 Sequel & 555 Mini-Grip

[THG]

Does anyone have a pic of the back of these knives? I want to know what kind of backspacer each of them has. And while you're at it, tell me why I should get the Sequel 707 over the Mini-Grip

Thanks.

 

[dalefuller]

THG...

Sorry,
I don't have any pix, but I've had both knives. The Grip/mini-Grip series has a solid back. The scales come together instead of leaving an open space. The only open area is where the AXIS lock mechanism is located. IIRC, (and I may be wrong here), the 707 has an FRN backspacer between the liners.

The 707 has a very nice blade, I really liked that. Unfortunately, it was too thin for my taste. Even with liners and scales, it's a light, thin knife. It reminds me of Spyderco's Caly Jr.'s. Great slicers, easy to carry... but too light and thin for me.

 

[stabman]

Does anyone have a pic of the back of these knives? I want to know what kind of backspacer each of them has. And while you're at it, tell me why I should get the Sequel 707 over the Mini-Grip

Thanks.

707 is just plain nicer. Looks more refined, and the aluminum and G-10 handles feel more quality somehow.
Both will be as tough.
I'll do some pics later(maybe tomorrow) if someone else hasn't by then(I have family stuff to go do).

 

[5.56]

I picked up my 555HG on eBay for $50 and I would have to say for the money this tops any other $50 dollar knife I own.

I am a big Spyderco fan, so when Benchmade did their version of the spyderhole I fell in love.

The modified sheepsfoot blade makes for excellent slicing and has become my favorite blade style for all around light duty tasks.

Sorry this is the only pic I have right now, but I can tell you that you need not worry about the handles construction. With the axis lock and full steel liners, this $50 knife is built like a tank.

 

[Steven Andrews]

I sold my 707 as I found the Mini Grip filled my hand better. The thumb ramp makes for a "bigger" knife.

 

[THG]

Hmmmmmmm.... The 707 Sequel looks so sleek, so elegant, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price...

 

[stabman]

Here ya go.

 

[stabman]

Here's another pic.

 

[THG]

Here ya go.

Thanks. I can't see exactly, though: it appears that there are 3 white dots or something on the back of the 707? What are they? And how far exactly does the backspacer go (the pic is a bit dark )?

But MAN is that 707 a nice knife... I know the answer is "get both," but one is gonna have to wait :grumpy:

 

[5.56]

I definitely prefer the spyderhole opening over the thumb-stud.

But that is just me.

 

[stabman]

Thanks. I can't see exactly, though: it appears that there are 3 white dots or something on the back of the 707? What are they? And how far exactly does the backspacer go (the pic is a bit dark )?

But MAN is that 707 a nice knife... I know the answer is "get both," but one is gonna have to wait :grumpy:

The white spots are the skeletonized liner showing somehow, from the lighting(I need better lighting).
The backspacer goes as far as the first "dot."

 

[THG]

The white spots are the skeletonized liner showing somehow, from the lighting(I need better lighting).
The backspacer goes as far as the first "dot."

Oh, ok, got it. Thanks a lot.

 

[Capt. Carl]

707 vs. griptilian, the 707 wins for me. Awesome blade shape and slim handle. Love the huge blade in that tiny handle.

707 vs. the ritter griptilian, now that is a harder one. Can't really answer that all to well but I'd probably rather have the ritter over the 707 for EDC tasks.

 

[elmora2]

One thing I would note about the 707 vs. the Mini-Grip is how they fit the hand. It's not apparent from the pictures, but I find that the Mini-Grip allows for all four fingers to fit better on the handle than the 707. From my handling of the two, the Mini-Grip allows all four fingers to fit on the handle as needed, whereas the 707 only allows maybe three and a quarter.

I'm sure others' hands fit the knives differently than mine, but this grip issue is why I have two Mini-Grips and no 707 (despite being very tempted on more than one occasion). That said, I do think the 707 looks much nicer than the Mini-Grip.

 

[Capt. Carl]

One thing I would note about the 707 vs. the Mini-Grip is how they fit the hand. It's not apparent from the pictures, but I find that the Mini-Grip allows for all four fingers to fit better on the handle than the 707. From my handling of the two, the Mini-Grip allows all four fingers to fit on the handle as needed, whereas the 707 only allows maybe three and a quarter.

I agree. The 707 at first was awkward but you get used to it and it gets pretty comfortable. The grip has a much better...well...grip!