Ritter Grip or Benchmade

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Billbo66

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I know that alot of people here are big Griptilian fans. I would like to hear a few comments comparing the Ritter MK1 and the Benchmade 551. I am wondering about the 154CM vs S30V issue, and the blade shape style. What about the hole vs stud? The prices I find are pretty much the same. Which would you get and why? I wish they made the Grip in a micarta or G-10.
 
I think the S30V vs. 154CM debate will rage on, but I think 154 is easier to sharpen, and S30V stays sharp longer.

Blade shape, stud vs. hole, all a personal choices. I like the stonewash finish on the Ritter myself. I don't know if that is available in the regular Grip or not.

What I really want to know is where I can get the Ritter for 551 money. The big Ritter Grip is $115 plus S&H at the source, and the best price I have found otherwise was $100 for a like new model right here on the forums (thanks J!). The 551 shouldn't run you more than $70 and is available from MANY sources.
 
Billbo66 said:
I know that alot of people here are big Griptilian fans. I would like to hear a few comments comparing the Ritter MK1 and the Benchmade 551. I am wondering about the 154CM vs S30V issue, and the blade shape style. What about the hole vs stud? The prices I find are pretty much the same. Which would you get and why? I wish they made the Grip in a micarta or G-10.
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I have a Ritter Grip and mini Ritter Grip, and am debating whether or not to get one of the Wilkins Griptilikins. The only thing holding me off is the lack of lanyard hole.

As for blade shape and blade steel, I picked up the Ritter because it was something different. S30V and 154CM are both great steels, and S30V can be worked with contrary to popular belief. I prefer the blade shape of the Ritter, but had a 440C 551 and 550. If I find one at the right price, I will pick one up. I had a 556 too. I'm even looking for the M2 Ritter and mini Ritter right now.

When in doubt, get both. You won't have any trouble trading or selling one off down the road.
 
I love and prefer the Ritter version---I'm a fan of BM's S30v stainless, and the blade shape is just wonderfully functional; Mr. Ritter got the edge geometry right for sure.

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steelscout30 said:
I love and prefer the Ritter version---I'm a fan of BM's S30v stainless, and the blade shape is just wonderfully functional; Mr. Ritter got the edge geometry right for sure.

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I am a big fan of Griptilians in general and Ritter Grips in particular. I got the RSK Mk.1 in both stone washed and black. A Grip is one of those knives that is unique unto itself. The Grip is a knife where great design, materials and construction come together. BM and Doug Ritter definitely hit one out of the park with the Ritter Grips.

Oh yes, as to which to get, get both. :)
 
Damn that Wilkins looks good. I have a Ritter Mini Grip in M2 and am going to get a full size Ritter. I wish they made the large with a yellow handle though.
 
Like the others, I'm gonna vote for the Ritter because of the blade profile. I do like BMs S30V, but I like their 154CM, too, and I wouldn't have gotten the Ritter just to get S30V. DR's blade profile is my fav for a pocket folder.
 
I bought a light green Wilkins G10 grip and put it on my large Ritter. It makes a great folder IMHO. It is in my daily carry rotation and a lot of others are not. I also have an orange Wilkins regular large 551 Grip and I carry it as well.
 
My advice is to get the regular Griptilian thumbstud plain edge and then drink Chopin Vodka from the freezer and order the Ritter Griptilian. That's what I did and it worked wonderfully.

B.
 
Bill S. said:
My advice is to get the regular Griptilian thumbstud plain edge and then drink Chopin Vodka from the freezer and order the Ritter Griptilian. That's what I did and it worked wonderfully.

B.
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Hate to hijack the thread but how does that Chopin compare to Stoli or Grey Goose?
 
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