Benchmade griptilian thread!!!

[greenLED]

I just followed one of the links to the Moore Cutlery and saw that they have 1 orange scale "in stock". Not sure if 1 means 1 really available or just a place holder. Hopefully, someone will snatch the temptation away from me, and I don't even have a full-sized Griptilian to begin with.

Prolly a set of Griptilikins?

[cl0123]

Prolly a set of Griptilikins?

Griptilikins in your favorite color?

With Aloha and wish you Mele Kalikimaka!

Clarence

[greenLED]

Show me GID scales and we can talk.

[lew187]

wud u prefer the mini grip or the full size grip as edc knife? cannot decide...
My hand has 3.74 inches wideness.

Better mini grip for me?

help

damn

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

You guys just made me do it!

Latest Grip' family photo.



1st Row
558-YEL Ritter RSK-1 Mini
550-GRN
556-PNK
556-BLU
553

2nd Row
Blackwater BWF-5
551
552 Ritter RSK-1
550SBKHGSL
555HG

3rd Row
551BKSN
550
550HG
551SBK
551BKODD2

[cl0123]

How many hands do you have?

I will be very happy with just the left-hand column. Don't even know there was once a green Grip. Thanks for sharing the family album.

With Aloha,

Clarence

[greenLED]

You guys just made me do it!

Latest Grip' family photo.

You're missing the purple ones!


Seriously, though...


(If somebody knows of a source of green scales, please lemme know.)

[bullfrog]

wud u prefer the mini grip or the full size grip as edc knife? cannot decide...
My hand has 3.74 inches wideness.

Better mini grip for me?

help

damn

As an EDC, for me my full size is a bit too big to carry around town - its very thick due to the robustness of the handle and feels awkward in my pocket, either clipped or "free" in my pocket.

I'm in nyc and knives are always a hot-button issue with the police so I never clip mine on my pants as cops look for the clip - I always let it ride at the bottom of my back or side pocket - this is not comfortable at all with my full size but perfect with my mini.

Also, realistically the mini has been just as useful and capable in all situations as my full size.

However, when I don't have to worry about carrying a knife in public and am in the country, I opt for my full size grip or my HK 14205.

If you want a true edc that you'll feel comfortable carrying ANYWHERE, go mini... or buy both

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

You're missing the purple ones!

I ain't quit hunting yet!

[lew187]

whats "better": black blade or silver blade?

[greenLED]

wud u prefer the mini grip or the full size grip as edc knife? cannot decide...

From this thread (and this other one):

...size difference between the full size and mini Grips (same applies to the Ritter Grips).


Full size vs. Mini vs. Cross pen:


Full size:


Mini:

My hand is about 3.25" measured across my knuckles. Read post #21 on the first link above, as it has a good comment about choosing the "right" size.

I ain't quit hunting yet!

Good luck & Looking forward to more pics!

[StriderSMF]

I was really wanting one of these but i cant find one with a plain edge and olive colored handle i think there all sold out or something?

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

I was really wanting one of these but i cant find one with a plain edge and olive colored handle i think there all sold out or something?

You can get the Cabelas D2 steel one in OD handles.

[StriderSMF]

Yea but those are pricey because its cabelas and i dont think you can get the plain edge just the combo edge and i dont want the combo edge i used to go for the combo edge but i started wanting to have the option of maybe resharpining them and with the combo edge that aint happening lol

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

Yea but those are pricey because its cabelas and i dont think you can get the plain edge just the combo edge

You can get the Cabelas ones in plain edge.

Cabelas 551BKODD2 plain edge Olive Drab in D2.

[StriderSMF]

Thats the one i want i will have to go check it out but i dont think i saw it last time i looked i will check again thanks

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

Thats the one i want i will have to go check it out but i dont think i saw it last time i looked i will check again thanks

I just checked, and Cabelas does only show a Combo edge on the webiste, but just to the right of the picture, where there is a pull down menu that says "Model", you can choose plain or serrated.

[StriderSMF]

cool thanks

[Cosmo7809]

[quote=Bear Claw Chris Lappe;2769492]You guys just made me do it!

Latest Grip' family photo.




Amazing how a picture can make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Seriously though, killer collection wish I had even half!

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

Anyone else catch the pilot episode of "Homeland Security USA" last night?

After a drug dog alerted to the spare tire on a truck, and an X-ray showed some packages inside the tire, a CBP officer cut the tire open with a 551SBK Griptilian.




And to REALLY get me going for 2009, check out what's coming this year!!!

551ORG Blaze Orange Griptilian!!!!!!

[cl0123]

And to REALLY get me going for 2009, check out what's coming this year!!!

551ORG Blaze Orange Griptilian!!!!!!

Wow, where, when, and how much?

Anyone offering it yet? Is it available on the Benchmade site?

Going to google now.

With Aloha,

Clarence

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

Wow, where, when, and how much?

Anyone offering it yet? Is it available on the Benchmade site?

Going to google now.

With Aloha,

Clarence

Haven't found it yet, it probably won't be "out" until after the SHOT show this month.

[cl0123]

Haven't found it yet, it probably won't be "out" until after the SHOT show this month.

Chris,

You're right! I can't find anything on Google. I like those bright color handles, sorta adding some island flavors!

With Aloha,

Clarence

[bullfrog]

Hope they do the orange in 555

[cl0123]

Hope they do the orange in 555

Orange 555 coming soon....



With Aloha,

Clarence

[greenLED]

Cool. My son saw Cosmo's pic and said "do they make those in orange?"

[Cosmo7809]

Cool. My son saw Cosmo's pic and said "do they make those in orange?"

Wish I could take credit... it was actually Bear Claw Chris' photo. I didnt quote it right opps lols!

[Bear Claw Chris Lappe]

Hope they do the orange in 555

I downloaded the 2009 catalog tonight, the only thing in it is the 551-ORG. No mini's are listed in orange, sorry, I would have grabbed a mini in orange to!!!

[cl0123]

I downloaded the 2009 catalog tonight, the only thing in it is the 551-ORG. No mini's are listed in orange, sorry, I would have grabbed a mini in orange to!!!

I just spent $64 on a brand new regular-sized Griptilian, , and has a tracking number sitting in an email still.

Why didn't I wait a little longer? I like colorful and easily-recoverable-if-dropped tools.

With Aloha,

Clarence

[CELICA XX]

Has anyone seen the new 551-ORG for sale yet ?

Do these have rubber grips, or are they all metal ?

I never had a Benchmade before...