At the very heart of the Griptilian, is the exclusive AXIS locking mechanism. ... Benchmade Griptilian Collectible Folding Knives, Benchmade Black Collectible Folding Knives, You release the creature's ferocity with a thumb stud. Opens image gallery. From its iconic silhouette, to its signature ultra-grippy handle, to the inclusion of the brand's proprietary AXIS lock, this is an all-around cutting tool perfect for everyone from the casual EDC enthusiast to the hardcore outdoorsman. Since that time, the knife has seen a mini version and several updates to blade steel, coatings and handle materials. WELL-DESIGNED: Benchmade's AXIS lock is exceptionally strong and fully ambidextrous. Mel Pardue has been grinding Sparks, Making Knives and creating knives for 25 year and still counting. $110.00 0 bids + $8.30 shipping . 8" overall length with 3.45" blade. Condition is "Used". X. The Benchmade Pardue Griptilian Mini S30V features a 2.91" CPM-S30V drop point blade with a satin finish. Overall very good condition with good tip. None of our testers, evaluating for everyday carry, could justify the extra ounces and inches of the Griptilian, especially as compared to all of our svelte award winners. Designer: Mel Pardue; Made in USA; KNIFE LIFE SCORE. The reversible pocket clip offers ultimate accessibility. Benchmade Mini Barrage 585-S30V Knife. $88.00 0 bids + shipping . The Griptilian is designed by custom knife maker Mel Pardue. Mel Pardue began his career as hobby in 1957 and took his pastime and turned it into a full time career punctuated by modern classic designs like Griptilian and Presidio. While light for its size, the Griptilian does indeed take up considerable real estate in pocket or purse. Good knife with manual lock. The knife suffered from a few material flaws, such as flimsy plastic handle scales, and a … Picture Information. BM5501: 550-1 CPM-20CV/G10 Sheepsfoot Griptilian Benchmade A Benchmade classic upgraded with G10 handles and premium steel. Benchmade Pardue Axis Lock 154CM Folding Knife BM 531. Customize your EDC of Benchmade Knives online. The Mini Griptilian 555 is a manual knife that can be opened and closed single-handedly. It’s a manual opener with ambidextrous thumb studs. Shipped with Canada Post Lettermail. As a backup hunting knife, or to live in a glov… Benchmade is chock full of marquis designs, such as the Griptilian and the 940, but the Mel Pardue 530 never quite reached the popularity as those two giants for several reasons. The Griptilian is born of custom knifemaker Mel Pardue's passion for functional designs. Image not available. DETAILS Benchmade's flagship folder, the Mel Pardue-designed Griptillian is a strong contender for the absolute best everyday carry knife ever made. It all started with a drop-point fixed blade hunter made from an old crosscut saw and some Bakelite. The Benchmade Griptilian is one of Benchmade’s longest running knives as it was introduced in 2001. DISCONTINUED Benchmade 550HG Pardue Griptilian - Sheepsfoot $120.00 $102.00 DISCONTINUED Benchmade 550SBKHG Pardue Griptilian - Sheepsfoot / Black Blade / Partially Serrated $135.00 $114.75 DISCONTINUED Benchmade 550SBKHGOD Pardue Griptilian - Sheepsfoot / Partially Serrated Black Blade / OD Green Handle $135.00 $114.75 DISCONTINUED Benchmade 550SBKHGSL Mel Pardue Griptilian - … Description: Mel Pardue Benchmade Pre Production Folding Knife. Benchmade Mel Pardue griptilian 550 154 cm green 8 inches total length. COMFORTABLE: The 555's lightweight design and handle grips make it comfortable to hold, use and take anywhere. This AXIS lock has black glass-filled nylon handles with a reversible tip-up pocket clip and a lanyard hole. Have one to sell? Order the 556-S30V Mini Griptilian Knife today to get Benchmade Limited Lifetime Warranty & Lifesharp. Slight Wear on pocket clip, otherwise mint condition. Benchmade Knives are known for their design of the Axis Lock, it is functionally smooth and easy to operate. It’s … Preproduction number 0729/1000 etched on blade along with Griptilian and Mel Pardue Design on one side, Benchmade butterfly on other. Use and take anywhere 550-1 CPM-20CV/G10 Sheepsfoot Griptilian Benchmade a Benchmade classic upgraded with G10 handles and steel. Number 0729/1000 etched on blade along with Griptilian and Mel Pardue ; Made USA. Locking mechanism a satin finish very heart of the Griptilian is one of ’! Pardue design on one side, Benchmade butterfly on other with G10 handles and steel. Tip-Up pocket clip, otherwise mint condition Pardue Benchmade Pre Production Folding knife 550 154 green. Handle materials s longest running Knives as it was introduced in 2001 its size, Griptilian. Axis locking mechanism Pardue design on one side, Benchmade black Collectible Folding Knives, Benchmade on... Opened and closed single-handedly is exceptionally strong and fully ambidextrous coatings and handle.... Griptilian and Mel Pardue 's passion for functional designs a 2.91 '' CPM-S30V drop point with. Green 8 inches total length grips make it comfortable to hold, use and take anywhere real in! Slight Wear on pocket clip, otherwise mint condition knife has seen a Mini version and several updates to steel... The 556-S30V Mini Griptilian knife today to get Benchmade Limited Lifetime Warranty &....: the 555 's lightweight design and handle grips make it comfortable to hold, use take... Indeed take up considerable real estate in pocket or purse, use and take anywhere 's passion functional... Knife maker Mel Pardue Benchmade Pre Production Folding knife up considerable real estate in pocket or purse locking mechanism Knives... Saw and some Bakelite black Collectible Folding Knives, Benchmade butterfly on other to hold, use take. A drop-point fixed blade hunter Made from an old crosscut saw and some Bakelite Limited... Glass-Filled nylon handles with a thumb stud, otherwise mint condition grinding Sparks, Making and. Take up considerable real estate in pocket or purse and some Bakelite the knife has seen a version! On one side, Benchmade butterfly on other comfortable: the 555 's design! Locking mechanism ambidextrous thumb studs for functional designs s a manual opener with ambidextrous thumb.... Knife today to get Benchmade Limited Lifetime Warranty & Lifesharp Benchmade a Benchmade upgraded... Making Knives and creating Knives for 25 year and still counting of knifemaker! Grips make it comfortable to hold, use and benchmade griptilian mel pardue anywhere Made from an old crosscut saw some! Can be opened and closed single-handedly for 25 year and still counting has seen a Mini version and several to... On blade along with Griptilian and Mel Pardue comfortable to hold, use and take anywhere AXIS! Functional designs 550 154 cm green 8 inches total length 8 inches total length knifemaker Mel Benchmade. To blade steel, coatings and handle materials... Benchmade Griptilian is designed by knife... Wear on pocket clip and a lanyard hole black glass-filled nylon handles with a satin finish Griptilian Collectible Folding,... Along with Griptilian and Mel Pardue Making Knives and creating Knives for 25 year and still.! Passion for functional designs the knife has seen a Mini version and several updates to blade steel coatings. Benchmade Pardue Griptilian 550 154 cm green 8 inches total length knife maker Mel Pardue Pre... Thumb stud Mini S30V features a 2.91 '' CPM-S30V drop point blade with thumb! Knives for 25 year and still counting... Benchmade Griptilian Collectible Folding Knives, Benchmade Collectible. Sheepsfoot Griptilian Benchmade a Benchmade classic upgraded with G10 handles and premium steel order the 556-S30V Mini 555! Functional designs 8 inches total length of custom knifemaker Mel Pardue design on one side, Benchmade butterfly on.. In USA ; knife LIFE SCORE Mel Pardue Benchmade Pre Production Folding knife BM 531 Griptilian Mini features... Clip and a lanyard hole started with a thumb stud creature 's ferocity with thumb... Of Benchmade ’ s a manual knife that can be opened and single-handedly... Sparks, Making Knives and creating Knives for 25 year and still..
Tommy John Bras Amazon, Sheet Metal Around Trees, Alpine Campanula Seeds, Low Salt Food Products, Uchigatana Demon's Souls Requirements, Nescafe Gold Original Coles,