Which Griptilian

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lewdog

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I'm trying to pick between the griptilians. The two characteristics that I can't decide on are:

1. hollowground vs. the other (flatgrind or whatever it is)
I, of course, value sharpness, but also strength. I understand that this is the tradeoff (theoretically) between the two grinds. Am I really going to give up any strength if I go with hollow? This is what I'm attracted to. If, however, I could get just as sharp an edge on the flatgrind, but also have a stronger knife, I'd be okay with that.

2. modified sheepsfoot vs. drop point
Aesthetically, I much prefer the modified sheepsfoot. I have read that the tradeoff with this design is that piercing is somewhat compromised. Seems like the Benchmade version of modified sheepsfoot comes to a sharp point and would pierce all right, though. Also seems like it would offer a bit more tip strength than the drop point. I guess I want to hear if the grip sheepsfoot still offers plenty of piercing power.

Thoughts?
 
lewdog said:
I'm trying to pick between the griptilians. The two characteristics that I can't decide on are:

1. hollowground vs. the other (flatgrind or whatever it is)
I, of course, value sharpness, but also strength. I understand that this is the tradeoff (theoretically) between the two grinds. Am I really going to give up any strength if I go with hollow? This is what I'm attracted to. If, however, I could get just as sharp an edge on the flatgrind, but also have a stronger knife, I'd be okay with that.

2. modified sheepsfoot vs. drop point
Aesthetically, I much prefer the modified sheepsfoot. I have read that the tradeoff with this design is that piercing is somewhat compromised. Seems like the Benchmade version of modified sheepsfoot comes to a sharp point and would pierce all right, though. Also seems like it would offer a bit more tip strength than the drop point. I guess I want to hear if the grip sheepsfoot still offers plenty of piercing power.

Thoughts?
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1) Unless you plan to cut very, very hard to cut materials or do some serious woodworking, a hollow grind will be a better slicer. Hands down a hollow grind makes a better defensive knife. This knife is not a hacking knife, so I would go hollow. The trade off is minimal.

2) If you drop your knives a lot, go with sheepsfoot as the tip wont poke such a large hole in your foot and the tip is a bit stronger. The drop point IMO has more utility usage and can be more defensive based. Neither will hold up to prying as the steel on the Griptilian makes a horrible pry steel and are hardened to be a cutting tool exclusively. Anything will pierce with enough force...but the drop point will penetrate with significantly less effort.
 
I second the motion for a Doug Ritter RSK Mk3 if you can afford it. Otherwise, you might like the hollow-ground blade. Like NicZak said, unless you're planning on really USING the edge, the hollow grind will be sharper for you, easier to sharpen, and more versatile. You'll get a little more strength behind the edge with a flat ground blade if you're planning on using it hard in the woods.
 
Ritter grip. Hollow grinds are good for shallow slicing. For the rest, I think a flat grind is better.

Phil
 
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