Stronger tip? 520 Presidio or 551 Grip or 552 Ritter Grip

[Hawk45]

Only grip I have at home is a mini and a HG, was wondering which has a more stout tip based on blade geometry. If anyone has pics for comparison it would be appreciated.

 

[Fred Sanford]

I think it would be a tossup. In fact, I think if you are worried about breaking the tip of either you should use something other than a knife.

 

[Blade-fiend]

they are all very similar in tip strength but the presidio has the better handle IMO.

 

[Random Dan]

940 or 950 reverse-tanto

 

[Cypress]

Presidio. Thicker blade, and the shape provides a more supported tip. It's one of the strongest folder shapes minus the reverse tanto.

 

[dalefuller]

It actually looks like a toss up between the Ritter and the 520. I have all 3 mini versions here. The Ritters have a slightly thinner blade than the 520s do, but they have a bigger belly, so the amount of steel at the tip may be pretty close. If you're in the market for a folder and you like the Presidios but are concerned about tip strength, you might want to look at the Bone Collectors. Those are Presidio-styled frames with D2 blades that are pretty thick all the way out to the tip.

 

[jkarp_53]

Another vote for the 520; strongest tip among the choices.

 

[416isToronto]

How about a 553?

 

[Cereal_killer]

Do all 553's have a swedge or is that custom?

 

[Kwon Kwang]

Do all 553's have a swedge or is that custom?

All do...which is why I'll never buy one. I'd much rather a reverse tanto like the 940.

 

[416isToronto]

Do all 553's have a swedge or is that custom?

Not a custom, purchased from a local dealer...

 

[GatorFlash1]

It also depends on the steel used on a particular knife.