Ritter Grip worth the money?

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I'm just wondering if the Ritter Grip is worth the extra money?

I have handled a 550 Grip and I loved the oval hole better than the stud. I have also handled a 556 mini-Grip and loved it but the handle seemed a bit small for me.

I can almost get two 550 Grips for the price of a Ritter grip. Is the Fat blade and S30V really worth it?

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If you like the standard Griptilian get that. For the price of a Ritter Grip you can get the standard and a Spyderco Native in S30V.
 
Yes, it's worth it. I prefer the hole to the stud too, but I usually open axis knives by pulling the axis bar back and gently flicking out the blade.

I had the 550. Loved it, lost it. And replaced it with the RSK. I wouldn't go back.

Phil
 
people seem to RAVE about that knife - I personally dont like the rubber grips but benchmade is definately good quality
 
Personally, I have both the Grip and the Mini Grip with studs but I purchased the Cabela's D2 Steel Version. $ 80 and $ 70 respectively. I think that they are awesome knives and I especially like the Mini-Grip as an EDC.
 
I've owned most of the variations of the grips and Ritter grips. I think they are all great designs and highly functional knives. And yes they are all worth what they cost...Just my .02. Any of the steel variations are fine. Benchmade does a good job with their 440c. The Cabelas D2 version is very nice. The Ritter with S30v is hard to beat. It's really just a matter of personal preference and intended use. I also like the axis locks a lot.
 
I had the 550, I currently have a small and large Grips from Cabela's (D2), and both small and large Grips. I think the Ritters are worth the difference, I like them much more. More so for the blade shape than the steel, but S30V definitely does not hurt.
 
Hi new guy here,I have the 550 with the 440c blade and a 551 D2,good knives but they do sound cheap with that plastic handle.
 
I've got both the Ritter Grips as well as a the Cabela's mini-Grip in D2.

My 2 pennies: If you like the blade shape (which I do), the Ritters are worth it. If you're happy with a clip point, the Cabela's in D2 is a good buy.

What I don't get: The "cheap" remarks re the handles on all the Grips. For my money, the handles on the smaller models look just fine. And they're very tough, easy to hold onto and stay in the pocket well. Maybe it's just me ... but that's exactly what I want in a user.
 
MGF said:
What I don't get: The "cheap" remarks re the handles on all the Grips. For my money, the handles on the smaller models look just fine. And they're very tough, easy to hold onto and stay in the pocket well. Maybe it's just me ... but that's exactly what I want in a user.
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I feel the same. I don't own a Grip myself, but that has nothing to do with the fact that the handles are plastic. The Griptilian is designed and intended as a working knife. BM has a tumbled satin finish on 90% of their knives, but the Griptilian has a true stonewashed finish. They know this knife is going to get used, possibily abused, and scratched. The plastic handles makes it cheaper, which makes people more likely to use it hard. And since people are going to use it hard, why bother with fancy and expensive materials where they're not needed. The FRN is also much more damage-resistant than soft-as-butter titanium (trying to keep Ti scratch free is like trying to never use windshield washers in Seattle) and anodized aluminum (even HAIII, which BM doesn't even use). G10 is durable, but if they used G10 on the Griptilian, instead of the molded, rounded, hand-filling FRN handles, it'd no longer have the Griptilian comfort and feel.
 
I understand the handles are tough,but the sound they make when you open and close them sounds plasticy to me,this is on the large.
 
Since it costs less for the plastic handle, shouldn't the price of the Ritter be a little lower? Why doesn't BM make it a regular model in their line up?
 
oicw said:
Since it costs less for the plastic handle, shouldn't the price of the Ritter be a little lower?
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Lower than what?
 
I'd get a new Spyderco D'Allara drop point instead. True round opening hole, VG-10 steel, hell for stout. Ball Bearing lock is Spyderco's take on the Axis, it would seem. Not quite as good, I think, but it actually has some improvements. Harder to close by accident (not that it's a problem on the Axis). Possibly even smoother and easier to open.
 
I got the small RSK a few months ago.. Its awsome.. Just like everyone says!

My debate was to get either the large or small one since theres not much difference in the prices. I went with the small one.. Its comfortable in my front pants pocket of jeans or dress pants.

Just a tip.. if you want both.. (which I couldnt afford at the time) Someone is selling both on eBay.. As of a few mins ago there was 2 days left and they were at $130 with reserve not met. It says there #093 of 100. Im not sure if Im allowed to post links like that here.. But just search RSK under (Search title and description) and it was the only one under knife ect..
 
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