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Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Drop Point Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
Jimmy
WA state
May 14, 2022
Pros: Blade Material
Cons: None
The best folder I've ever owned.
I love everything about this knife. Starting with the handle, the design provides a lighter, more flexible grip for work that requires a little finesse without compromising the ability to have a stronger, extremely secure grip for heavier cutting. One can't discuss the handle without mentioning this knife's perfect balance. The spot on the handle where your index finger naturally comes to rest is the precise center of gravity for this knife. Adding to the ergonomic perfection is the Axis-Lock system. Now a widely copied feature, I believe Benchmade's original design is still the best. Just about any folder you pick up can be easily deployed with one hand, but the Axis-Lock allows you to just as quickly and easily stow the blade one handed as well. In fact, after a brief break in period, you can easily open and close this knife with a flick of the wrist(at speeds comparable to auto open/close models). The drop point blade, razor sharp out of the box, is a flexible use design that is perfect for every day carry. The CPM-S30V steel retains an edge and resists rust effortlessly. Bottom line, this is a fantastic knife. Stop thinking about it and buy it already. I promise, you'll be glad you did.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Drop Point Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
So I bought this and it’s bigger sibling the full size Griptilian. Both with thumb studs and drop point blades. Benchmade is supposedly going to stop manufacturing these because they are fully shifting to the Bugout as the bottom end workhorse knife. I found this to be the perfect size and weight to carry. It is slightly thicker in the handle making a good solid grip. I put a deep carry pocket clip on this to make it ride a bit lower in my pocket. The original clip is fine but some may find the deep carry better. I like that this is axis (crossbar) lock and uses washers instead of bearings. This deploys fast and falls shut. Bearings can get crud in them and start to grind or feel gritty. This knife was intended for daily carry and hard work. As for size I like the bigger Griptilian for hard work cutting and would carry that for camping or hiking where I would need a bigger knife that fits my hand better for extended use. The mini Griptilian though is much better for everyday carry where I’m going to use it only occasionally and carry it more often in the pocket. It’s easy to see why this was Benchmade’s primary blue series knife for over a decade. It is great quality with a lifetime warranty.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Drop Point Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
I’m a retired police officer with 35 years of experience. I have carried many knives, and this is the best. I have large hands and this mini fits my hand like a glove. Ergonomics are excellent and the blade is a cutting machine. If I could own only one knife, this would be it
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Drop Point Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
This was a good purchase. The fit and finish were superb. Blade was centered, the action was smooth and the axis lock has nice lock up without any binding. The bevels were cut a bit coarse but it was very sharp out of the box. The angles were spot on and even. Nitpicking here, but I did replace the factory clip with a titanium deep carry. That put the icing on the cake.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Drop Point Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
This one is a first go to because it offers great construction suitable for hard use in a compact size suitable for easy carry with any pockets. The feel is solid. The grip is stable while in use. It has very smooth action and a strong lockup that is easy one hand open and close.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 2.91" S30V Satin Drop Point Plain Blade, Black Noryl GTX Handles
Tenwalls
Southeast
Aug 04, 2020
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight, Handle Feel, Handle Material
Revised review...small, sharp and just about perfect
My first review was submitted too soon. I did not like this knife at first. I was disappointed immediately after taking it out of the box. It was too small, too light weight and felt cheap in my hand. It reminded me of those cheap little plastic key-chain knives sold in merchandise promotions. However, after putting a small lanyard with a hex nut on it, the added weight changed my perspective on this knife. With the weight issue addressed, the first impressions of cheap, plastic knife were no longer apparent. This is a quality knife. The lock mechanism is impressive after studying it up close. It is small, but it is actually a perfect size for an EDC pocket knife. Benchmade should discard this handle scale material though and use something that will provide so proper substance or weight to this small knife. I do not think the G10 scales on the other models are that much heavier than the plastic on this knife. Anyway, on day two, I'm pretty satisfied with this purchase.
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