I can’t be the only one that likes how loud Griptillians are with FRN handles
@ohioknifelover5 жыл бұрын
Really the biggest plus for S30V is the increased Vanadium. 154CM has 0.00-0.40 Vanadium and S30V has 4.00 Vanadium for longer edge retention from my research
@mt_baldwin5 жыл бұрын
The sheepsfoot version might be a lot lighter, some site's are listing it at 3.25 oz. I think it's a good idea to do vids on recently upgraded knives like this, sometimes a steel upgrade isn't the only change. When cold steel did the XHP steel change no one did any vids on that, thing is cold steel also addressed a lot of complaints with little changes that no one realized (ever notice the tri-ad lock isn't as impossible to use as its reputation suggests? Cold steel reduced the back spring strength to make it easier to use on several models).
@gnomersy10875 жыл бұрын
Steel upgrade, from what I've seen S30V does cut longer than 154CM at least based on Pete at Cedric and Ada's testing it's not huge but it's there. I think they probably could have switched to G10 or even just a different texture of FRN that didn't feel this plastic-y without a 15 dollar increase people use G10 in considerably cheaper knives than Benchmades and seem to get by just fine. That being said I agree with the pocket roughness, I've also noticed lockbar stick which is annoying in a knife of this price, and the fact that they're charging for the clip but also don't give you an option of the deep carry clip being standard when buying the knife still feels bad. Sure Spyderco doesn't do it either but frankly it's a dumb idea for them too because it means all their knives are essentially $30 more expensive if you like deep carry and that makes them less valuable it's less of an issue with 5 bucks but it adds up and when the knife is already priced on the middle-upper end it's a little annoying. Like would it kill you to just eat the 50 cent production cost and toss one in with the box when you buy it new or just offer the option of the 551 or the 551DC for deep carry clip?
@SliceyDicey5 жыл бұрын
Not everyone wants a deep carry clip. I'm infinitely more annoyed with some of the Spyderco models about this. I'd gladly pay Spyderco $10 for the option, but... Nope!
@gnomersy10875 жыл бұрын
@@SliceyDicey personally I dislike them both but for very different reasons. Spyderco's reason is cheap/lazy but it's more understandable because getting everything set up designed and what not to manufacture the clip when they don't have that already is expensive and their reasoning of oh the secondary market has us covered and we're happy with it is just dumb. But Benchmade has everything set up for making the clips they have the clips produced which is why they don't have you wait a month for the next batch to get pumped out if you ask for one. Everything is there it's being made and since the infrastructure is there it's cheap relatively to make em but they're choosing not to give you them. Maybe I'm wrong and every time you ask for a deep carry clip Carl the intern has to go to town with a vise, a blow torch, a hammer, and some tongs but I doubt it. As far as not everyone wanting deep carry I get you but not everyone is a lefty and yet Cold Steel tosses two clips in every box to give the end user the option. Other companies give you the option of buying the black blade version or the satin blade version when you buy it. Benchmade could do the same with deep carry instead of just being like hey where's my 5 bucks?
@C_Rice5 жыл бұрын
Damn, I guess I got lucky with the pocket clips. I don't remember when I got them (maybe January or February) but I asked for about 5 black oxide deep carry clips for all my Benchmades and I got them for free. I do understand having to pay for them though now.
@MrTomkat0304 жыл бұрын
I bought one yesterday with S30v blade and nylon GTX handle. My first Benchmade and love it.... my next one will be an auto OTF but not the infidel.
@lonestardude62835 жыл бұрын
Benchmade should have this in the Doug Ritter model still! How I like the Doug Ritter, but not quite sure about the Hogue version. I do have a special order Griptilian that my daughter specked out for me as a birthday present with S30v steel and personalized for me that I will always cherish. Yes she payed enough attention to my illness to know to get S30v steel! That's my girl! Love your video! Keep them coming.
@SliceyDicey5 жыл бұрын
Yah raised her right.
@gregwalker42364 жыл бұрын
thanks! i never liked the griptilian or the bugout until i got one in hand, and then i got it. i'll take that grivory over g10 every time. in the hand they are great...
@sparklehorse023 жыл бұрын
I just bought this knife. I like it well enough, but kind of hated the feel of it. Too rough, too grippy. Took a Scotch brite pad to it, just to smooth off the rough edges. That worked great! Smoothed the gimping just the right amount and the diamond pattern on the scales as well. Knife feels good in the hand now instead of being irritating.
@computerwarez5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on knife app just grabbed the knife steel composition app my mini griptilian is Hollowground Modified Sheepsfoot; Ambidextrous Thumb-Holes in S30V it’s the reason I bought the griptilian version plus full metal liners
@therealsparkman3 жыл бұрын
As a first timer looking for a beautiful EDC knife was something that I thought was going to be cut and dry. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. I've been browsing through the selections of literally thousands of knives and the particular style and characteristics that I want in a knife. Price point also plays an important factor. I can't tell you how many reviews I've watched and all it has done is make a final choice that much more difficult. Everything from blade styles, drop point, harpoon shape, tanto...flat grind, hollow grind, satin finish, brushed finish,...G10 handles, carbon fibre handles, titanium...you get the idea. Now I have mixed reservations about button style blade opening or the little flip tab that protrudes from the top. All seem to open without any effort. I'm not a fan of G-10 and that's only because it cheapens the overall look (my opinion). It just looks like plastic. Obviously I would love to own a knife made in America, but again, price point comes into play. This particular knife is at the very outside edge of money I really want to spend. At any rate, my search continues. Thanks for posting your review and your personal comments from someone who has dealt with numerous blades. Appreciate it. Cheers!
@CentralProducts.11 ай бұрын
Hey man. What knife did you pick?
@therealsparkman11 ай бұрын
@@CentralProducts. I ended up with a Boker flip knife.
@CentralProducts.11 ай бұрын
@@therealsparkman That’s crazy.
@dsknives3105 жыл бұрын
Good 20 minutes I needed this knife review two months ago
@SliceyDicey5 жыл бұрын
Better late than never?
@dsknives3105 жыл бұрын
True. Much appreciated. U got my heart set on the Doug Ritter.
@carmelotansengco4605 Жыл бұрын
The only Benchmade I have is a Mini Grip. You couldn't catch me dead with one a couple of years ago. Now, for some reason, I'm really liking smaller knives. Having said that, I would still love to have a standard size Griptilian.
@whiteyfisk97697 ай бұрын
The standard size Griptillian will do everything the mini will do, but it doesnt work the other way. Theres very few reasons to get a mini anything except for specialty purposes
@carmelotansengco46057 ай бұрын
@@whiteyfisk9769 You're right. I can't remember when I posted this comment but I have since purchased a full size Grip. It is a better knife than the mini. Actually, my favorite size is from the 3.4-4.0 inch range.
@bionick42815 жыл бұрын
Still wish I could afford Benchmade knives!
@ericthorpe56705 жыл бұрын
@@jimyocum9556 Agreed. I love Spyderco first and foremost, but Benchmade is still great. I love the almost assisted deployment that the axis lock allows for, but the omega springs seem almost like a design flaw. They also seem to be hit or miss, like some work forever and some crap out early on. But both Spyderco and Benchmade have warranties that you can't argue with. Does it suck to send your knife back? Yes, but at least you know it'll be taken care of.
@wyattbreymeyer40334 жыл бұрын
Eric Thorpe i cant justify buying spyderco anymore, especially if you compare the pm2 to the s30v grip.
@MrTomkat0304 жыл бұрын
wyatt breymeymeyer S30v grip 🧐 S30v is the type of steel used for the blade, or do you mean you also like S30v SS handles too?
@ohioknifelover5 жыл бұрын
Nutnfancy said that the Griptillian didnt have enough of a texture on his knife so he put JB Weld on it and then skateboard tape...I couldnt believe what I saw 😂😂😂
@petervu97735 жыл бұрын
Dude is a clown
@americannationalist11105 жыл бұрын
I like Nutnfancy a lot actually
@renorunner125 жыл бұрын
I agree regarding the handle materials. I use one of the 154cm sheepsfoot Mini-Grips as my travel knife - it's legal most places (outside Chicago, Boston and NYC), has all the niceties of the axis lock, but it's not devastatingly expensive if TSA swipes it from my checked back. I keep thinking about getting G10 or micarta scales for it, but then it costs as much as my 940-2.
@zachstuff5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the upgrade to the blade steels to their line ups! Sad the hollow grind is no longer available.
@JasonStPierre3 жыл бұрын
Try Raven Concealment Systems Moduloader Pocket Shield out, no more ruined pockets. That's where my Griptilian lives now.
@randyf.91885 жыл бұрын
Same with the Bugout. Give us an option with G10. I think we will see that this year.
@matthewcarlson75405 жыл бұрын
Randy F. If you custom build the griptilian you can get it with G10 handles!
@zachstuff5 жыл бұрын
Agree with G10 and a deep pocket carry clip this would be a home run! People burned the free clip deal for us....but I dig the $5 fee!
@Shadowx0112 жыл бұрын
Custom shop for all that if you want to spend the extra money.
@BDSwaim5 жыл бұрын
Interested in reviewing a spyderco Caribbean. Lmk I might be willing to loan one.
@freestate239 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Just ordered one tonight on Blade HQ
@AGC828 Жыл бұрын
Everyone complins about the "Benchmade tax" but really if we're paying attention...the Griptilians are actually a good value. Even compared to the competition. So much variation in how we can order ours e.g. you can get a full-size with S90V for the same price as a PM2...not sure if the scales are the dreded Grivery or G10...either way you're getting S90V. Then there's the more premium version ....the CF/S90V variant....for about $30 less than other knives sold with CF/S90V...including the Bugout -3 :) Odd pricing structure by Benchmade HQ...heh... Some might still want a Griptilian in ALu/S30V....odd there's no Alu scale version available yet...they have Alu versions of the Bugout, Bailout, 940....
@Dan-sq5cv5 жыл бұрын
I think I read they chiefly use the Grivory to hold the balance point right at the Axis lock button. That is where my Grp S30v balances also. G10 is nicer and Grivory does feel cheap but it is very tough stuff. I have the grivory on my Cold Steel Recon 1 and it has that same kind of cheap plastic feel, but that knife has taken some serious abuse , both blade and handle and held up well. Good review.
@rusterkat11885 жыл бұрын
Sooooo.... You're saying get a 555 hollow ground in 154CM. Thanks!
@dannyt67985 жыл бұрын
Yes, Dicey.. do it. S30v on both blades, you must repeat the "battle to the DEATH" Am torn between this s30v version and the 20cv. It's a toss with an $70 dollar difference. What would you do??
@nissimmalul8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Do you know where I can get G10 or Micarta scales for this with the entire screws, and the spacers upgrade kit ?
@joshrayburn55345 жыл бұрын
Getting my first Grip tomorrow
@xyliss5 жыл бұрын
Just speculating, but I'd imagine g10 handles on a grip are more expensive due to the shape. G10, carbon fiber and the like are layered materials so flat slabs are easier to make than the contoured handles griptilians are known for. Plastic handles can be molded to shape, but g10 griptilians would require more expensive machining/milling. I don't think BM would sell a grip that had flat slabs, so the price would have to be a bit more than they would want for the budget model.
@kenmarapese90855 жыл бұрын
I would like to see it with G-10, but I think it would be over $150.00 based on their other G-10 scaled folders with that steel. Which I don't think is a bad thing, I own a 550-1.
@efcruzado5 жыл бұрын
I got a custom mini grip made with S30vn tanto blade and two colored scales. I’m surprised on how small the mini grip is. It’s smaller than a mini cutjack! I should’ve ordered the full size grip.
@SliceyDicey5 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I don’t fit the mini.
@Shadowx0112 жыл бұрын
Returning my mini because I absolutely cannot get 4 fingers on the grip…apparently my hands are larger than I thought.
@feralgrandad44295 жыл бұрын
This review sold me on the Griptilian. Brought the same one as you have. Been using for a while and love it. Totally agree about the rear gymping. I sanded it off an mine. Cheers for the review, helped a lot.
@bdub09833 жыл бұрын
A regular old ceramic sharpening rod will keep the edge touched up pretty well then?
@TheDallasdeadeye5 жыл бұрын
The new upgrades include a Parkerized clip not the painted nonsense, keep the frn scales, polymers are the future, im a glock guy so the 551 is the perfect companion folder.
@TimpTim5 жыл бұрын
A solution!? S20v, G10, deep carry clip and cool color with blue accents. 551-1. Oh yeah, $179 😁😁
@grahamparr39332 жыл бұрын
Which is your favorite, this knife or the 940 osbourne?
@ninja636393 жыл бұрын
Just bought a para 3 today. S30v and s10. I'm thinking of returning it for this. Good or bad idea
@ohioknifelover5 жыл бұрын
Tbh I dont think you need a Battle To The Death between the Bugout and the 551-S30V. I do like the upgrade and they raised the price by only $5 what a steel! Pun intended
@SliceyDicey5 жыл бұрын
Yeah... I re-watched the first one and it wouldn't have changed the winner.
@ohioknifelover5 жыл бұрын
Slicey Dicey I wouldnt have thought it would sway a vote just for a steel change that is the exact same!
@bobb.99175 жыл бұрын
Good review (update).. I will just keep groovin' with my gray G10 Grip' w/20CV W/blue liners & standoffs. Mine has a blackened Sheepsfoot Spydie-holed blade and I just love that knife! Got it on the secondary market mint with 3 DC clips at a bargain...but it’s worth the full price in my estimation. The Griptillian In any form is a great knife. It's a CLASSIC! ($5 for clips is just fine)..I like the texture with the clip..makes the knife more secure in my pocket. 👍
@nissimmalul8 ай бұрын
Do you know anyone who would instal custom scales for this knife?
@whiteyfisk97697 ай бұрын
98% of the members of the benchmade subreddit
@user-bh5ej8vu2l2 жыл бұрын
Отличный нож, у меня точно такой. Легко правится на донышке керамичесской тарелки, долго остается острым
@corbey505 жыл бұрын
Any side-to-side blade play on this guy? My new 940-1501 from KifeWorks has a little, both when it's open and when it's closed. Figure I could tighten up the pivot screw, but then it wouldn't be so "drop-shutty."
@SliceyDicey5 жыл бұрын
Nope
@thomaslanders11625 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head. I've owned about 20 BM's. The axis lock etc works better on certain models. The 940 (I've had 4) pivot is way too finicky. It also has the worst QC of any BM model. OTOH, the 560 Freek has an axis lock that works really well. Haven't had to adjust and the QC has been good on the 8-10 I've seen. Their frame locks with adjustable stop pin for changing lock up are foolish. I have the 765 and it's been good but I'm lucky. I'm done with BM. Don't like the axis lock anymore and QC still isn't good
@justaamateur65335 жыл бұрын
Whats with american knife companies using s30v? Why not just use s35vn?
@masonball55 жыл бұрын
Lari Vasara if they don’t have a base steel, they have no room to grow to make sprint runs. If they raise their own bar on the base steel, it leaves less room for charging extra on more varieties later. That’s my take on it. S35vn will be cheaper for makers to buy in the future, and it gives them a possibility to “upgrade” the steel on a new model, or when the next price hike happens.
@UltraAnt_4 жыл бұрын
I just got one and returned it. The handle felt very cheap.
@koga81004 жыл бұрын
How so? Feeling cheap and being cheap are two different things, the “handle” as you call it, is durable and won’t show significant signs of wear unless you pick it up with a hand full of gravel
@profd654 жыл бұрын
QUIT COMPLAINING THAT CERTAIN KNIVES DON'T HAVE DEEP CARRY CLIPS. I'M SICK OF HEARING ABOUT IT. When it isn't a symptom of dorky "Grey Man" crap or the deliberate attempt to conceal a weapon, deep carry is nothing but the fashion of the day and people brainlessly imitating other people. I'm not buying that most knife nerds work in offices and are constantly attending black tie formal engagements, but to read the forums that's the impression you get because so many of them absolutely demand the "discretion" that only a deep carry clip offers.
@SliceyDicey4 жыл бұрын
COOL STORY! There's literally an entire sub industry of companies making deep carry clips so obviously a lot of people like them. I don't need them on EVERYTHING, but I do like them on a lot of stuff.
@timcummings80625 жыл бұрын
S30V is so yesterday.
@whiteyfisk97697 ай бұрын
Lol ok zoomer, ask me how i know you know jack shit about actually using a knife on something besides cardboard
@DavidV44445 жыл бұрын
Great video - all my benchmades have been sold based on their insane political leanings but here’s to hoping they balance their politics someday and I can return.
@joshrayburn55345 жыл бұрын
As you’re typing this from an iPhone...
@DavidV44445 жыл бұрын
Want me to use a carrier pigeon? Android is no better - all liberal lunatics. At least I use this liberal created piece of garbage device to give a voice to sane people.
@mrsir18724 жыл бұрын
very very very unimpressed with the steel in these. very brittle and no durability at all. a piece chipped off the tip when cutting and if you strike a flint rod with the back of the blade, it will create marks on the back of the blade. cant believe the steel is so brittle for the price.