To Griptilian or not to Griptilian?

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I have a chance to get a black blade, tan handle Griptilian for approximately 56 bucks. Either hollow ground or drop point. I am more interested in the hollow ground. But it is only combo edge. Most of what I cut are plastic straps and cardboard boxes. I really don't know if it will make a difference.

The question is should pick up the combo on the cheap or spend the 15-20 more and get the satin blade, plain edge?
 
$56 is a good deal but I'd spend the extra money and get the plain edge. The Grips are excellent knives, you won't regret it.:thumbup:
 
I personally am not a fan of combo edges, in my opinion they don't offer enough of either type of edge to be overly useful. However, that's a good price for that knife, so if you like it go for it.
 
Trust me, the combo Griptilian will cut anything asked of it. It's a perfect choice if you use your knife hard.

And if you cut a lot of cardboard boxes, which dulls a blade fast, then the serrations will be very useful. They'll stay sharp long after your plain edge has lost its edge.
 
Sounds like I have my answer, but don't think I can go wrong either way.
I did used to think that serrations were not as useful as a plain edge but that opinion is changing.
 
I think the Spyderco combo edge is superior to the Benchmade, but the Benchmade plain edge is superior to the Spyderco. Either way, you can't go wrong. For $56.00, I'd go for it. You can always buy another but you may never get one for $56 again.

Chris
 
Executive said:
I think the Spyderco combo edge is superior to the Benchmade, but the Benchmade plain edge is superior to the Spyderco. Either way, you can't go wrong. For $56.00, I'd go for it. You can always buy another but you may never get one for $56 again.

Chris
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Actually they are for sale on a site known for exclusives for $56.95. They have a Navy Seals or Seabee logo on them.
 
Executive said:
Benchmade plain edge is superior to the Spyderco. Either way, you can't go wrong.
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Why do you say that? Most spydercos are ground MUCH thinner behind the edge than most benchmades, and spyderco shoots for 30° inclusive for their factory edges where as Benchmade's are usually 45° and sometimes more. Those two facts alone make spyderco's plain edges flat out better performers than most benchmades. Of course there are exceptions, and things can be changed depending on your sharpening skills, but in general, I find spyderco's performance better than Benchmade's, at least when it comes to pure cutting performance.
 
I'm a fan of the Spyderdo edge, but would also second getting a Griptilian any day. They are a great knife, sharp as heck, reliable, and good steel.
 
I have and use a Ritter Grip and a combo edge Grip; both are great; tend to like the combo when I'm working out in the yard, cutting branches, etc. but can't go wrong with either; that is a nice price.
 
I'd actually say skip it. I've tried 3 Grips and never really liked any. The factory edges flat out sucked compared to Spyderco.
 
cdknox83 said:
I'd actually say skip it. I've tried 3 Grips and never really liked any. The factory edges flat out sucked compared to Spyderco.
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I don't know why some people (fanboys) can't stay on track with the OP's original question. I've had probably almost a dozen various Benchmades, and everyone came out of the box capable of shaving... Doesn't mean there won't be some that are less than perfect, but your answer didn't answer the original question, so it served no purpose...

To the OP, I've only had one BM with a combo edge. It was a mini grip that my wife bought for me, about 12 years ago. I don't like combo edges, but didn't have the heart to return it. I actually carried that knife a lot, and found that the serrations worked really well, for certain things.
They are easy to touch up with a small file.

I think the only way to know if you will like the combo edge or not, is to try one and see.
 
I feel the Mini or reg. Grip is one of those knives that every knife gal/guy should at least try to own or keep in their collection. It's a great first knife/ first Benchmade product. It was my frist quality knife, maybe not for everyone, but is solid proforming knife that gives is good impression of Benchmade's quality.

If you can get around the serrations, go for it. If not, get the plain edge. (standard bladefourms answer, buy them both!!!)
 
For some reason, I can't make myself pull the trigger. I don't know why but the Griptilian has never quite had that look to me. There is something, I can't put my finger on it, that bugs me about the Grip. Nothing against the design. When I look at the knife I say: "Is that a knife I would carry?"
 
I have 3 Griptilian’s and I love them. All have satin blades and fine edge (no serrations).

Most knives are purchased for “want’ not “need”. When looking at price compared to what you would really want your price shopping and not knife shopping. You can’t carry a price and you can’t cut your steak with a price. Get what you really want and judge that knife not the sale price.

Now take another look at the Griptilians. If none give you the warm fuzzes, then move on. There are thousands of other knives out there to help the addiction.
 
that happens to everyone sometimes. thank goodness there are lots of options in the knife world. good luck with your search. let us know what you do end up getting.
 
I don't know why some people (fanboys) can't stay on track with the OP's original question. I've had probably almost a dozen various Benchmades, and everyone came out of the box capable of shaving... Doesn't mean there won't be some that are less than perfect, but your answer didn't answer the original question, so it served no purpose...
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Ha! Because we have an opinion in a forum discussing knives and options for purchase, all of a sudden I'm a fanboy? Come on.
 
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