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The 555-S30V Mini Griptilian model features a flat ground CPM-S30V blade, round thumb-hole openers and an AXIS lock mechanism. The handles are made from Noryl GTX with a reversible pocket clip for completely ambidextrous carry. With multiple blade styles, sizes and colors your Grips just got a little wilder... Grrr!
CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
A premium steel created especially for knives, it is a powder steel creating uniform carbide distribution and clean steel properties. As a blade material, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and superb edge qualities. This stainless steel is extremely well balanced, making it one of the best all-around choices for daily tasks.
AXIS Lock
A Benchmade original, AXIS has been turning heads and winning fans ever since its introduction. A 100 percent ambidextrous design, AXIS gets its function from a small, hardened steel bar that rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The bar extends to both sides of the knife, spans the liners and is positioned over the rear of the blade. It engages a ramped tang portion of the knife blade when it is opened. Two omega style springs, one on each liner, give the locking bar its inertia to engage the knife tang. As a result, the tang is wedged solidly between a sizable stop pin and the AXIS bar itself.
Designer: Mel Pardue
The senior team member, Mel has been grinding sparks, making knives and creating a following for 25-plus years. His style has a class and simplicity all its own. The Pardue collaborations offer great utility to the everyday knife user while at the same time presenting an upscale distinction. Less is definitely more with Mel's designs.
Zytel Handles
A nylon polymer that is lightweight and extremely durable, Zytel can be shaped and textured to provide excellent grip.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
S30V Stainless Steel
This incredibly popular stainless steel is one of the first powder-metal alloys developed specifically for use in cutlery. Thanks to its ability to hold an edge it remains a performance benchmark.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Flat Ground Sheepsfoot Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
Bubba
USA
Dec 22, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Pocket Clip
Cons: None
Perfect EDC
This is the perfect size EDC. Small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket, but big enough to do whatever I need done. Blade holds its edge well, and has suffered through all kinds of abuse with no problem. This is my second Mini Griptillian…the first one I gifted to TSA. Overall, I’d say I’ve carried its big brother and the mini for about 10 years. Like the mini better as an EDC.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Flat Ground Sheepsfoot Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
I’ve carried this knife every day for ten years or so. Ergonomics? Check. Thumb hole opening? Check. Axis lock reliable? Check. If it came in a blaze orange or bright yellow handle (more findable on the ground), it truly would be perfect.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Flat Ground Sheepsfoot Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
I use this knife as an EDC very often. It's handy at home, outside, and when camping. It's easy to put a great, sharp edge on this knife and care is a breeze. The steel Benchmade uses (S30V) is well known as a top notch knife steel, and it's well worth the extra expense to get a knife of this quality (granted I think this is the least expensive knife Benchmade makes). Easy to open, solid when being used, and easy to close. High marks all around!
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