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Griptilian® Black Grivory® | Drop-point

Regular price $175.00
SKU:551SBK-S30V
Black Griptilian® Drop-Point EDC Knife - Angled Open Position | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® Grivory Handle - Closed Side Profile View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® S30V Steel Blade - Back Open Profile with Mel Pardue Design | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® AXIS Lock Mechanism - Close-Up Handle Detail | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® Complete Parts Assembly - Exploded Component View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® Drop-Point EDC Knife - Angled Open Position | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® Grivory Handle - Closed Side Profile View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® S30V Steel Blade - Back Open Profile with Mel Pardue Design | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® AXIS Lock Mechanism - Close-Up Handle Detail | Benchmade Knife Co.
Black Griptilian® Complete Parts Assembly - Exploded Component View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Color: Black Grivory® | Drop-point
Handle: Grivory®
Blade: S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
Mechanism: Lock

Everyday Carry

Best For

  • Workhorse Carry
  • Work & Job Site
  • Garage & DIY
Steel & Materials Guide
A Mel Pardue classic. When it comes to all around functionality, you can't beat the Griptilian®. Built for working hands and designed for maximum all-day comfort and control, the Griptilian® combines the well-balanced performance of a CPM-S30V stainless steel blade with the lightweight durability of a Grivory® handle, making this workhorse an unbeatable blend of no-nonsense craftsmanship and endless utility.

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Full Specifications

A Mel Pardue classic. When it comes to all around functionality, you can't beat the Griptilian®. Built for working hands and designed for maximum all-day comfort and control, the Griptilian® combines the well-balanced performance of a CPM-S30V stainless steel blade with the lightweight durability of a Grivory® handle, making this workhorse an unbeatable blend of no-nonsense craftsmanship and endless utility.

Everyday Carry

Griptilian® | Black Grivory® | Drop-point

Specifications

Open Length

8.07'' | 20.5cm

Blade Thickness

0.115'' | 2.92mm

Blade Length

3.45'' | 8.76cm

Closed Length

4.62'' | 11.73cm

Handle Thickness

0.64'' | 16.26mm

Weight

3.88oz | 110.0g

Blade Steel

S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)

Blade Style

Drop-Point

Blade Finish

Cerakote®

Mechanism

AXIS® Lock

Handle Material

Glass Filled Nylon

Handle Color

Black

Clip Style

Standard 3-Hole

Clip Finish

Black Oxide

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  • Lifetime Warranty
  • From Oregon City, USA
  • Premium Materials SINCE 1987

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