Thanks to their superior materials and modern manufacturing techniques, Benchmade has quickly made a name for themselves as a leading supplier of quality knives and cutlery. They've also earned an ever growing following of police, military, and rescue workers thanks to their expertise and their commitment to innovation.
The Mel Pardue designed 551SBK Griptilian MDP has a modified drop point blade with ambidextrous thumb studs for opening. The combo edge partially serrated blade is forged of 154CM steel, which is an American made steel originally designed for industrial uses that features superior corrosion resistance and edge quality. The Axis locking mechanism is a Benchmade exclusive it uses omega style springs in each liner to give the locking bar the inertia it needs to engage the tang. The steel carry-clip is reversible and can be mounted on either side of the knife to get the perfect fit. Features Valox handle scales with 420J stainless steel liners. Made in the USA. 3.45" blade length. Measures 8.07" open and 4.62" closed
The Mini Griptilian features textured Handle Scales (which are very strong and very lightweight). Double 410 stainless liners add strength to the knife handle. The blade is 154-CM stainless (plain) with satin finish and ambidextrous round thumb-hole opener. The pocket clip can be reversed for right or left handed people. The AXIS lock system makes the knife easy to open and easy to close (it operates identically for right and left handers)
Benchmade Griptilian Manual Knife 551
The Benchmade Griptilian 551 knife features textured glass filled Noryl GTX handles, which are very strong and lightweight. Double 420J stainless liners add
strength to the knife handle. The AXIS lock mechanism makes the knife easy to open and easy to close for right and left handers. The modified drop-point blade
is 154-CM stainless steel with dual thumb studs. The pocket clip can be reversed for right or left handed use. Mel Pardue design.