which do YOU prefer 550 or 551?

[crbauhs]

So which do you guys prefer from the benchmade griptilians. I myself have a 550, the hollow ground one. I know I like it alot, however it just doesnt float my boat like i thought it would. I think I might try to go see if anyone is willing to trade a regular one for it, thatd be nice. What about you guys? Which version do you prefer?

 

[trimcut123]

551 for me...
In 154cm.... It is a perfect utility shaped blade.. With a good strong yet pointy tip... Never got into the sheepsfoot deal.......

 

[Tony8179]

I'm a 550 fan. I've always liked the Sheepsfoot design and I prefer the thumb hole over the thumb stud.

 

[elkins45]

550 for me---thumb hole is the only opener I'll carry. My 550 is now sporting a set of green/black G10 WilkinsGRIP scales from Kevin Wilkins. Talk about an upgrade!

The Grip sheepsfoot is a very easy blade profile to keep sharp on bench stones.

 

[JD Mandrell]

Tough call, but I do really like the new 550HG models.

 

[3mptin3ss]

i like the 551 a lot

 

[Steven Andrews]

In order of preference, favourite first:
552 Ritter
551
550HG

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I like my 551. Wish it had the 550's blade in 154cm or better thatd b a killer knife.

 

[A.P.F.]

I like them both equally, but if push came to shove, I would go with the 552 Ritter Grip.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

1) Ritter
2) 550
3) 551