Got my first Benchmade :D

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Benchmade 555HG Mini Grip

This thing is pretty freakin sweet! Sharp doesn't even begin to describe the edge on this knife it's ridiculously sharp almost makes a razor blade seem dull, and the action is just greased up butter smooth with the AXIS lock. I wanted needed a blade that was sheeple friendly and under 3" and with the smurf blue scales I don't think anyone will think its tactical or weapony. The only problem is I don't think cheaper knives are gonna do it for me anymore 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nice!

[PyroJames]

Very nice, indeed. 

[DaveK]

Very nice.

[jekostas]

Very nice.  I do like those Pardue-design Benchmades



Benchmade thread?

[Sean]

hey great, looks good.  I just bought my second benchmade and it's a griptilian as well but
with that x-15 steel.  I like your shape of blade though and with that nice round hole it
will be a really nice performer for you I'm sure.

[DaveK]

There's a fair amount of variation in these Mini Grips isn't there?

Mine has the D2 blade, and if it were legal to EDC it in this country, I would chuck my UKPK back in the toolbox

[jekostas]

There's a fair amount of variation in these Mini Grips isn't there?

There have been a TON of variations of the Griptilian and Mini-Griptilian - I've got one in 440c here... somewhere.

Edit:  Here's a page to peruse - some of the many, many different Griptilians and Mini-Griptilians that have been produced - http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswwwum/index.html

[Pacu]

those are great looking blades. 

[DaveK]

There's a fair amount of variation in these Mini Grips isn't there?

There have been a TON of variations of the Griptilian and Mini-Griptilian - I've got one in 440c here... somewhere.

Edit:  Here's a page to peruse - some of the many, many different Griptilians and Mini-Griptilians that have been produced - http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswwwum/index.html

Thanks for the link. Mine looks closest to the Cabela's exclusive one pictured, except mine has the combo blade, and as you can see in my pics has "556" on the blade, not 551 as stated there 

[jekostas]

There's a fair amount of variation in these Mini Grips isn't there?

There have been a TON of variations of the Griptilian and Mini-Griptilian - I've got one in 440c here... somewhere.

Edit:  Here's a page to peruse - some of the many, many different Griptilians and Mini-Griptilians that have been produced - http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswwwum/index.html

Thanks for the link. Mine looks closest to the Cabela's exclusive one pictured, except mine has the combo blade, and as you can see in my pics has "556" on the blade, not 551 as stated there  

The 555 and 556 denoted the Mini-Griptilians (Sheepsfoot/Opening Hole and Drop Point/Thumbstud, respectively), while the 550 and 551 denoted the full size Griptilians.  Like I said, there have been a lot of different versions of both - I've yet to find a page that lists them all - the Benchmade product page lists only the current versions of them, not the older, discontinued versions in different steels.

[DaveK]

Ah - gotcha. Thanks for that

[nuphoria]

I totally agree with you Dave - I'd carry one in a flash if I could 

They have a great quality feel about them. Why don't Benchmade made something for us? 

[jim guy]

I have a 555 with 154cm and a yellow handle. I really like it too.

[Swiss Man]

The only problem is I don't think cheaper knives are gonna do it for me anymore  Grin

AMEN to that,  once you go GOOD quality you don't want to go back.   

Just stay away from watches and you will be able to afford your habit
and cut back on things that you really don't need like food or rent.  

[Gareth]

I totally agree with you Dave - I'd carry one in a flash if I could 

They have a great quality feel about them. Why don't Benchmade made something for us? 

Good point, with Spyderco, CRKT and Boker all making multiple slippy models you'd like to think a Benchmade slippy isn't to far behind.

[WhichDawg]

Congrats!

the only complaint I've heard about the mini-grip is it's small size doesn't fit some big paws,
otherwise they luv it!

my BMs

[eodtech]

the only complaint I've heard about the mini-grip is it's small size doesn't fit some big paws,
otherwise they luv it!

I had the same problem with a Mini Grip, upsized to a  Rukus 610 and a Skirmish 630

[cgk]

Man I love those Grip.s....someday!

[jim guy]

not a grip or pardue, but this is becoming my favorite BM. the feel and shape of it kinda reminds me of the old afck

[jim guy]

heres some grips for you

[jekostas]

Oh, well, mine wasn't a Grip either - I don't EDC a Grip any more.  Mine's a Mini-Ambush in AUS8

[sergemaster]

Speaking of Benchmade, does anyone remember this oldie but a goodie?

Cheers,
Serge

[PyroJames]

Speaking of Benchmade, does anyone remember this oldie but a goodie?

Cheers,
Serge

I'm not a big Benchmade user but this is one of my favourite knives.

[Viper]

I don't think it's going to be long before I finally cave and get one of these bad boys...

However, I must say I don't think "BM" is a good choice for an abbreviation...