Benchmade Griptilian Fully Repaired with Axis Lock Tips and Tricks

[@EpicSnuggleBunny]

Great vid! Watching you bring the grip back to life was like those videos where someone finds a poor stray dog and takes them home for food and a warm bed. They always end up being the best dogs.

[@jamesfreud1]

Send it back to Benchmade and say "it just fell apart, I don't know what happened" lol.

[@katestrother6974]

I know this is an older video, but I watched the whole thing, and you did an amazing job. Good work.

[@ihop4no14]

I stayed along for the full and total ride. :) That was enjoyable. I learned some things about my Benchmade Griptilians and I always enjoy seeing something broken brought back to life. Thanks for posting this!

[@xawobrac]

VERY cool vid! Fun to watch a critical patient get well, and the tricks learned along the way were well worth the time. A nice break from reviews.

[@swiggamortis5521]

Sorry to hear about your friend. Prayers to you and his family.

[@randyparker8009]

Amen

[@DoRC]

Im not even a knife guy. Your vid ended up in my recommended list and i watched the whole thing. Very entertaining and a fun transformation to watch. I really like how parts of the knife still show the beating it took. As you said it tells a story! Subbed

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

Strong work brother! You took a wreck and turned it into a great knife with many years of use left in it now! I am glad to see old/worn/damaged things redone and made like new and sometimes even better than new. That is a super strong tip on this knife now and it looks great. Benchmade should see this video. They would want to hire you. Stay safe out there.

[@cruz25617]

400th like by me. Love these unedited how to do videos. With casual speech. It's relaxing, I feel as if i'm right with you, and I learned a lot.

[@mikejurnak0324]

I watch videos like this to fall asleep knife and rc cars being worked on lol

[@briannobles]

Best video I have found for assembling and disassembling my griptilian. I can’t say thank you enough.

[@Traderjoe]

First off, I'm sorry about your supervisor and friend! That sucks, especially since he was so young. It puts life in perspective and helps you value what you have. Second, wow! Holy crap I can't believe how the knife turned out! I never would have thought it would this good, but I knew after feeling it's action after I found it that it could work again, and it's a real testament to how well Benchmade constructs their stuff and how durable it is and how well you are at doing this stuff with the little tricks you have with bananaing the handles to get it centered and the tip work you did was epic! That came out really nice!

[@GRILLBUOY101]

kershaw would have replaced it like 20 years ago,nit sure about now. great job on the repair, i love what u did on the point remodel

[@TRDGE]

Great mental thoughts while you're restoring this awesome knife; sweet job man!

[@vtxdaryl]

Stayed for the full ride, very much appreciated.

[@bsmith1103]

Just broke down my mini grip while the video played in the background. Thanks Randy!

[@GabrielSanchez-hv1gx]

Very sorry to hear about your loss Randy. On a brighter note you did amazing with that grip. The end result was even better than i expected. Glad to have you back buddy

[@evile1174]

I always wondered what hobbies you might pick up after your stellar pitching career! Nice work sir!

[@JDMunky]

Have only watched 2 vids from you since I'm only getting into the whole hobby. But i have to say, i stayed all the way, from start to finish. Great vid. Was waiting for the "it is alive!!".

[@laloguillen6109]

I've seen this video like 5 times never gets old seen it before my first grip now 3 grips later still watch it awesome...

[@fatalframe45]

I like these long videos. You are always talking So I learn something new every time. And it kills time, and I just love your videos. I'm a knife nut.

[@cwrowe]

Benchmade Griptilian is one of the best EDC of all time. One of my "first" knifes......👍

[@SnipezTTD]

Oh thank goodness you found my knife!

[@alex-pc7dz]

I really appreciate these kinds of videos, thanks for posting and showing the little knife some love.

[@riccarlson8342]

Great video. Couldn't quit watching if I wanted to. Great job! Ric

[@cleanexwindowsgutters1153]

If you sent it to benchmade they would have fixed it for free...they did for me, and even installed a new pocket clip...nothing wrong with taking advantage of a warranty...thats what your paying for !

[@beeochg4]

I think he found it on the side of the road tho, n it was all broken from being ran over by cars. So I don’t think he originally purchased it to get the Benchmade warranty. Otherwise yeah I’d send it in too

[@CDXRK]

Y'all ever do something for the enjoy of it? Seems like a new concept for some

[@randomstuffman01]

Good video. Nice to see the repair. I have one Benchmade Axis lock knife, the 720 (Pardue), No problem with the knife, I've used it for 15 years plus, along with other knives, mainly spyderco. Thanks. toronto canada.

[@howierader8917]

Am new into EDC... and I can't believe I watched this video cause I just received my new 551-1 & was searching for reviews but it was so cool I couldn't stop it lol! I know where to come if I ever need to watch a knife repair video. And you bet...new subscriber! PS My condolences

[@Bboykidcombo]

I just subbed because of this vid. I tried to get my griptill centered and i kept thinking it was the scales being warped. I ended up putting back together and bending the scales on the clip side to walk the blade over and it worked!!!. Thank you!!!! 👑👑 🤠🐶 🙏🙏

[@darkduude]

Great repair. Always enjoy your video's. You are a wealth of knowledge and who doesn't mind sharing it.

[@NeilTheKnifeGuy]

Ah man this was enjoyable to watch. Loved every minute of it. Cool that after all that knife had been through that you were still able to get it into working order. Think that swedge you put it makes the blade look kick ass. Great job brother and sorry to hear about your friend. Best wishes to you and his family.

[@JadeSchafer]

+Neil The Knife Guy Agreed

[@dougdunlap6638]

I stayed for the full ride. Great vid.

[@knifeISknife]

Thank you for this video, I don't have seen a Benchmade out of the scales. Good Job thank you for showing. Greatz Dirk

[@SeniorSupreme]

Saved the grip! Excellent work sir.

[@haydenfox3116]

Really love to repurpose broken or damaged things, and I do like to watch this raw footage during my pass time. I recently took apart a rotting WWII ammo crate and salvaged two boards of cedar (harder to rot) and made it into a coffee table/entrance table. It looks awesome and rustic from the water stains.

[@richardadams1337]

Well you got me hooked. I stayed for the full ride. I live in Vancouver, WA and Benchmade is practically in my backyard just across the river south of Portland, OR. Back in February of 2004 while in Mosul, Iraq with the US Army as a combat medic I received a Benchmade 154CM as a thank you from my brigade CO. I carried this knife for mant years until I got out of the army. Nowadays it sits on a shelf next to my military coins since it is spring-operated. It's not legal to carry in WA or OR, even with a CWP. I did send the knife in to Benchmade from Fort Lewis, WA in 2008 to get sharpened. When they sent it back I'm pretty sure they had put a new blade on it. Anyway, I am otherwise a complete novice to knives. Good video, I like how you had very little dead air the entire way. Only a couple times were you doing some function outside of the frame. As a novice I would have liked to have been explained why you use lighter fluid as a cleaner and a little more detail on that paste-like lubricant. Oh, and that board you used to polish the washers too. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. P.s. - I know it's been a couple years since you posted this video. I am sorry to hear about you supervisor and close friend passing at such a young age. Best wishes, Rich

[@ogenmatic]

The knife is missing the rear spacer (shouldered pin) between the liners. It's what keeps the liners relatively parallel. Good salvage of a "road kill" though!

[@ogenmatic]

I have made replacement spacers for them out of brake lines from an auto parts store & 1/8” steel rod from a hardware store.

[@chotchytochy]

thought i was the only one who noticed.

[@superRoot]

Afaik, here is no rear spacer on the mini-grip. The full-sized grip has a rear one.

[@genefoster9770]

very informative i have three benchmade knives 2 griptillians and an osborne now i know how to service them thank you for that

[@Luke.Hampton]

Damn. That was awesome! The longer the vids, the better.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

This was a fun video to watch. You absolutely did the right thing by dropping the spine down to create the tip versus grind the edge up, for the reasons you stated. That swage was the bonus ending, it kinda sorta reminds me of the swage on the Freemont Jack............sorta. Good job Randy!

[@enjoiorange]

Good work, I remember seeing this posted in one of the EDC groups on Facebook when he found it

[@RealBushMonkey]

Great job buddy, especially how you rebuilt that tip, looks great!

[@michaelbonade4667]

LOVE the tall big lug pocket clip screws on the Wilkins Grip....

[@MrSenset]

Stayed along for the full and total ride! 8-)

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Sorry to hear of your loss

[@ratroddiesels1981]

you have excellent engineering skills !

[@bobbylinn7729]

Love these long videos!!!

[@MrBigbadbuck]

I'm really sorry for loss man it's been that couple of months for me to I think I've seen the same people in the same circumstance(funeral homes) but I fell for ya man

[@Stormdrane]

Great save on the Benchmade, thanks for sharing!

[@rekozma]

Great video. Sub earned. I love to see old beaters brought back to life. That knife still has a lot of life to give.

[@BillySAw951]

I stayed the entire video man good stuff

[@vitomunoz1002]

Watched the entire thing.. Thanks for the video!

[@JackedLobster]

Cool swedge. Nice save!

[@GunCollector007]

Pretty interesting. Just got a 940-2. Love it!

[@adammartin8026]

Fun to watch and cool story! Sorry to hear about your friend, too

[@andreaskarsten8753]

I really liked your vid. I have done similar repair jobs in the past. Not to such a busted up example though. Most had been military issue blades before I got them. Will definitely try your method of bending the liners for blade centering on my Grip

[@danofiremano]

Nice rebuild Dr. Knifenstein!

[@cutlerynovice9305]

Love the video, glad your back , excellent job done randy

[@stevewelborn8744]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@steedandersen]

I stuck it out the whole video. Very fun project, being a small engine mechanic I can understand the fun of restoring a lost cause to service.

[@PaulK390S90V]

Very glad i watched this entire video. got a few tricks now. i just got my blade to finally center by banana-ing the handle like you did! cool beans. couldnt take it apart like i wanted to since i stripped my t6 bit 😪 got some gorillagrips coming in Tuesday. def going to check out all your videos now. just got into knife collecting a month ago. im 29 so a late starter but oh well. just got the endura 4 and getting a griptilian 550 this week. and just got a rat 1 w. d2. Gettin there. thanks bro

[@Mrplacedcookie]

Great vid watched the hole adventure. If you got the time and feel for it... I Wish för a follow up on the Rockstead edge repair. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it a lot. Take care!

[@KD-mm3li]

I had a mini grip that had a failed omega spring after two months of use. Exchanged it for the full size and it's been good for the past year and a half.

[@Yamahobbit]

yet again another great video

[@simezra]

I saw the whole video, awesome work! love this kind of videos do more of those if you can

[@jwfraga]

Very fun to watch, cool video!

[@bsmith1625]

You have no idea how hard that is! You made that look easy.

[@joeyzubillaga2382]

This one hurt for me since I just lost my grip with that sand colored handle didn't have serrations or a hole but still glad you could bring it back to life keep up the great work

[@ethanm9558]

First video I've saw if yours. So far, I like your channel. Just got a new subscriber, yay!

[@ethanm9558]

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[@Motoguy94]

I watched the whole vid. Awesome!

[@kill3rkitt3ns]

IT'S ALIVE! This is by far the most compelling piece of entertainment I've had the pleasure of watching in a very long time (since your last video lol). I'm glad you're back, tragedy hitting so close to home has a way of putting things into perspective. Love the one's your with. I can't believe I watched the whole thing in one sitting, I have stuff to do, dang you Mr. Johnson! LOL, keep em coming brother and keep em SHARP!

[@rcrehab9623]

Great video ..!! Really enjoy content like this!!

[@davidlaperouse4269]

I enjoyed your video. I too like a knife with a story.

[@luckymike3410]

I took the ride, nice job

[@Hohmies86]

I think you might be right on the running over bit, pretty sweet little story

[@benjaminnewton8647]

Darn well done! Beautiful work.

[@rhahnabunaid]

Great job on reshaping the tip! I actually think it looks much better than the original. Kind of looks like a vulture's beak now!

[@David-ed5is]

sorry about your loss

[@danshyne7485]

Thank you for this video! I just changed the scales on my bugout and it was incredibly helpful to see the full breakdown and how the parts work together!

[@tacticaltrigger]

Impressive. True craftsmen!

[@jmuk3571]

You did an awesome job man

[@DBoom70]

Great video man. Well done.

[@MrJohn714]

Great job, hate to see a good knife go to waste! I would suggest though that on the chipped serration closest to the tip that you use a small stone in a dremel and either reprofile or cut a new serration.

[@OLMmedic]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. I have worked emergency services for 19 years or so and it never surprises me how young people can go at times. Sad situation. I really enjoyed the rest of the vid. Whats in store for the knife at this point. Are you sending it back to joe. Are ya selling it ??

[@citygreek165]

Hey Randy, now that you put that sucker back together it's time to customize it............... haha !!! Sorry about your pal, but unfortunately, stuff happens in life. Great video, and, as usual, exceptional content.

[@ting280]

great work man especially on the regrind. kinda reminds me of the smock short southards a little bit

[@mrbecker187]

Awesome video man, but goddamnit the thing I really wanted to see was the full process of you grinding that tip down and making the swedge. Please make a vid sometime of you grinding/reshaping a blade. I prefer your way of showing/explaining things to anyone else on KZbin. Keep em coming man

[@kerryrwac]

Nice job bringing it back to life . If you wanted to match the reground swedge to the coated blade, the Apostle P has been using the Presto Gun Blue Pen , to touch up where he's reground sharpening choils on black coated blades . He did a review of it on his channel .

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I have used those centering tricks!

[@mo_viking7075]

Good save there, sharp video.

[@Tomy_654]

Nice job man, great video.

[@leelivinghappy]

Great work. And great vids. 👍👍👍

[@carlocruz4814]

Hey, what would you do to fix scratches on those black coated blades ?I have a black mini griptilian and is really scratched

[@thalittlepig]

You don't fix it. You're proud that you used your knife and got some battle scars.

[@thedaver8]

I actually really enjoy both your long and shorter videos. There's something almost relaxing and zen-like about these repair videos. :D And it's good to know how to fix my Benchmades if I need to. :)

[@maika0staretza]

this video is LEGEND

[@franklintheturtle6343]

Freaking AWESOME video! exactly what I needed. Thanks for the knowledge

[@tjrou2005]

lawnmower first then road damage?

[@gioro978]

Ottimo lavoro! La lama come la sistemerai?

[@darthvaper6745]

great vid...watched it all!

[@codyleonard5267]

I go i the woods with my friends all the time its my favorite thing

[@SplitHairz]

Awesome video. I saved it. I would put some gloves on if I were you though.