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Anyone own a Griptilian ?
on: January 22, 2016, 12:23:28 AM
Just picked up a Mini Griptilian. A little pricey for me, the packaging is pretty cool with the microfiber bag. I like the one hand opening, the Axis lock will take a little getting used to but all in all a solid knife. Any thoughts ?
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Re: Anyone own a Griptilian ?
Reply #1 on: January 22, 2016, 12:54:02 AM
Benchmade's flagship model.  Well regarded. Not much to dislike, except the price.  I've stopped buying Benchmade because of their pricing structure, but they make some tasty knives.


Large Griptilian.


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Re: Anyone own a Griptilian ?
Reply #2 on: January 22, 2016, 01:10:02 AM
How does the thumbhole compared to the thumbstud ? I have the stud
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Re: Anyone own a Griptilian ?
Reply #3 on: January 22, 2016, 01:11:08 AM
Oh and yes I agree with the pricing issue , Wont be many Benchmades in my collection.
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Reply #4 on: January 22, 2016, 01:13:10 AM
I'm more of a Spydie guy, so I like the Spydie hole.  But the thumb stud is just as good - just different.

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Re: Anyone own a Griptilian ?
Reply #5 on: January 22, 2016, 04:02:54 AM
They're nice lightweight knives,easy to carry and easy to deploy.
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Reply #6 on: January 22, 2016, 04:18:01 AM
I have had a interesting past with the Griptilian. I will explain later when I get to my computer and can post pictures.

I currently own 2 1/2 Griptillians.  :D
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Re: Anyone own a Griptilian ?
Reply #7 on: January 22, 2016, 04:46:55 AM
Love my two I don't even use the hole or stud to open or close mine.


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Reply #8 on: January 22, 2016, 05:23:26 AM
Would like to own one someday :)
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Reply #9 on: January 22, 2016, 06:28:33 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 05:23:26 AM
Would like to own one someday :)

Benchmade did just announce the new Griptillians with G-10 scales and new blade steel.  :whistle:
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Reply #10 on: January 22, 2016, 06:30:23 AM
I erased all the pictures in my photobucket so I will have to get my external hardrive out tomorrow to get the Griptillian pictures.
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Reply #11 on: January 22, 2016, 06:52:35 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on January 22, 2016, 06:28:33 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 05:23:26 AM
Would like to own one someday :)

Benchmade did just announce the new Griptillians with G-10 scales and new blade steel.  :whistle:
:ahhh and I was just playing with the custom maker today.
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Reply #12 on: January 22, 2016, 07:13:53 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 06:52:35 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on January 22, 2016, 06:28:33 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 05:23:26 AM
Would like to own one someday :)

Benchmade did just announce the new Griptillians with G-10 scales and new blade steel.  :whistle:
:ahhh and I was just playing with the custom maker today.


I still think the Grip with AWT aftermarket scales is better in hand than any other Griptillian. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Grip with AWT scales. It is probably in my top 3 favorite folders EVER! They take the Griptillian to a whole new level in my opinion.
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Reply #13 on: January 22, 2016, 07:25:25 AM
:ahhh I need to find that thread. Do
You prefer the grip or the mini?
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Reply #14 on: January 22, 2016, 07:29:36 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 07:25:25 AM
:ahhh I need to find that thread. Do
You prefer the grip or the mini?

There will be no pictures of mine in the thread as I deleted everything in my photobucket.

I have never had or even handled a Minigrip so I have no idea. I really want a Minigrip though so I can put the AWT Minigrip scales on it.  >:D I love my big knives, but I also love my small knives probably even more than the big ones. I will dig up the Grip pics tomorrow. Maybe even tonight if you sweet talk me.  ;)  :rofl:
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Reply #15 on: January 22, 2016, 07:55:19 AM
@captain spaulding Please.... It's my birthday... ;)
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Reply #16 on: January 22, 2016, 07:58:46 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 07:55:19 AM
@captain spaulding Please.... It's my birthday... ;)


Is it really?

I regret saying that now since I'm in bed already and now I feel bad.  :( I will do it right away once I get a moment tomorrow though. Just for the Birthday girl!

Happy smurfing Birthday by the way!!! :nanadance:

What are you like 21 now.  :D
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Reply #17 on: January 22, 2016, 08:10:18 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on January 22, 2016, 07:58:46 AM
Quote from: mrynnr on January 22, 2016, 07:55:19 AM
@captain spaulding Please.... It's my birthday... ;)


Is it really?

I regret saying that now since I'm in bed already and now I feel bad.  :( I will do it right away once I get a moment tomorrow though. Just for the Birthday girl!

Happy smurfing Birthday by the way!!! :nanadance:

What are you like 21 now.  :D
ok, ok, I forgive you. Yeah I'm
21... I'm always going to be 21 because that's my birth date :P

I'll let you do the math...
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Reply #18 on: January 22, 2016, 08:14:58 AM
Your still young.  ;) I will get the pics up for you tomorrow I promise.  :tu:

Did you do anything exciting or have any plans for the weekend? Well I'm falling asleep typing this so I will catch you tomorrow. Happy Birthday again!
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Reply #19 on: January 22, 2016, 08:19:47 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on January 22, 2016, 08:14:58 AM
Your still young.  ;) I will get the pics up for you tomorrow I promise.  :tu:

Did you do anything exciting or have any plans for the weekend? Well I'm falling asleep typing this so I will catch you tomorrow. Happy Birthday again!
mind is young but body is old haha. Dinner (sushi) and shows (supernatural, Big Bang, arrow) will continue the festivities during the weekend... Not sure what to do. Thanks Capt!
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Reply #20 on: January 24, 2016, 07:09:56 AM
Alright a bit late, but it wasn't my fault. You already know the details Mrynnr.  :D


Selected a few pics to share of My Griptillians. I just realized I did not upload the pics of the Custom shop etched blade Griptillian I had and returned.



Bought a brand new Grip for a donor to the AWT scales.





Tore it down within 10 minutes of its arrival.






Into the new scales.









Just random pics of it once it was done.











Pics of it with my other Grip for comparison.










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Reply #21 on: January 24, 2016, 07:12:09 AM
I might have to get some black AWT scales for the black bladed Grip.  :drool:
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Reply #22 on: January 24, 2016, 03:19:12 PM
Those AWT scales are so much nicer than the original ones!
I really like the mini grip as an EDC, lightweight, very sharp and a smooth one hand opening.


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Reply #23 on: January 24, 2016, 08:02:28 PM
I got only one.

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Reply #24 on: January 24, 2016, 08:41:50 PM
A Mini Grip and Doug Ritter with Wilkins scales


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Reply #25 on: January 24, 2016, 09:24:56 PM
Really liking those scales Capt! :drool:
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