ZT 0566 or Griptilian?

I can't speak to the ZT, but it will be considerably heavier. I have experience with the Grip series and they are no nonsense, extremely tough user knives. A friend brings me his full size to sharpen from time to time and I am amazed at its ability to stay smooth and functional after the abuse he gives it. I appreciate the light weight philosophy of the Grip, coupled with a bomb proof build and great warranty $90 ain't so ridiculous of an asking price.
 
Personally I'm not a fan of the cheap plastic handles on knives so my opinion would definitely be to get the G10 Grip. I'm also not a fan of my knife handles not having steel or titanium liners. Probably nothing wrong with it but just my preference. With that being said another great Benchmade option is the mini Barrage with G10 scales. Very similar in size and shape to the Grip but has stainless steel liners. I'm loving mine. Very rugged substantial knife. Great EDC.

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I do like the Griptilian but I'd like to hold one first. I don't think I want to spend $180 on a Grip because it's got upgraded steel and G-10. As for aftermarket scales I too think that's not a route I want to take. The outdoors store that sells the popular brands of knives was closed today. Do frame locks have a habit of slipping? I had a cheap s&w extreme ops karambit that would slip out of lock up.
 
As for weight it's not a huge deal for me since the folder I carry now is a buck 110 at like 7 oz or so
 
Lesbaer1911 said:
I love the griptillian, so much so that if I could only have one knife it would be a large griptillian

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I think the large grip would be my choice if only allowed to have one as well.


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19-3ben said:
I don't know that I'd take it as far as you are. 154cm is not a lower end steel. IME, it's pretty good stuff (maybe my all-around favorite steel) and comparable to the VG10 that Spyderco uses. In fact, I see the Grip as a competitor for the Delica and Endura, with comparable steels, and FRN grips. The only difference is the Axis lock, and about $30 uncharge for the BM.

I definitely agree that in the $100 mark, Spyderco whoops BM up one side and down the other and that BM ought to be able to pull off knives that compete with similar materials at similar price points.
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Compared to the steels that have hit the market and become popular on the higher end knives 154cm is an "entry level" steel no doubt. Things are always improving and blade steels are no different in that regard. I'm not at all saying that the 154cm on Benchmades Griptilians isn't a decent steel. Lots of people use it and love it. But if you look at what's out there now the VG-10 and 154cm are now your entry level into "better" steels. Sure there are cheaper and lower end steels out there than 154cm, but there are also quite a few higher end options now as well, which obviously puts 154cm in the "lower end" catagory when it comes to the better knife brands. The higher end knife industry is currently at its peak and will continue to grow as EDC gear becomes more popular and more people are drug into this hobby, and with that the technology will also continue to get better and better.
 
In factory form its the ZT for me. However throw on some Wilikins or similar scales on the BM and I would rather have it. I'm not a frame lock fan but can live with that quicker then plastic scales. A Ritter with Wilkins scales would be ideal and beat the ZT by a ton in my book


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I checked out the Grip (and Mini-Grip) due to generally positive feedback online, but it did feel flimsy to me. I know it should never actually be an issue, but I've come to really prefer liners. I did buy the ZT after a lot of consideration, and it's probably my most frequently carried folder.
 
I prefer the griptilian, it's a great platform and a near perfect edc workhorse. I don't mind the way the handles feel and find the knife very comfortable to hold and use. However for the price I would get a spyderco stretch first as it is just as good an edc and carries more easily. It also slices better and the spydie hole is better for me than thumb stud.
 
+1 for the Griptilian. I highly suggest paying a little extra for the Ritter Grip. The M390 and blade grind is top notch. The steel framelock and assisted opening ruined the 0566 for me. Had it been Ti with bearings and there might be a different winner.
 
I've EDCd a ZT566 for almost 2 years now. Deep carry clip is nice. Comfortable to carry. Like the blade and the heft of the unit as a whole. Touch it up with a strop every now and then. I put on a desert ironwood burl scale and deassisted it. I use her and she performs. SOLID. No regrets.
 
Blaster-6 said:
I've EDCd a ZT566 for almost 2 years now. Deep carry clip is nice. Comfortable to carry. Like the blade and the heft of the unit as a whole. Touch it up with a strop every now and then. I put on a desert ironwood burl scale and deassisted it. I use her and she performs. SOLID. No regerts.
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Fixed that for you :D

Both are great knives and depending on which version of which knife you choose it's hard to go wrong. I prefer the ZT personally but that's just me.
 
I own both and love both. With that said, the 566 gets more pocket time. It disappears in the pocket and the blade is a joy to use. I actually have an easier time getting a razor edge on the Elmax vs the M390.


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On Knifecenter.com they have a s35vn variant of the ZT 0566 I haven't seen before. Doesn't seem to be in stock either but is s35vn a better choice than ELMAX?
 
Between those two I'd have to say Griptilian. However they are getting overpriced and the Axis lock knives I've owned often have blade-play.
 
Ive had both. Only have the ZT currently.

To me, the ZT is clearly preferred.
 
How is the ZT 0801compared to the ZT 0566? $10 more for titanium. Other than a weight difference what's the benefits to having titanium vs stainless steel?
 
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