A SAK, Mini Griptilian, Spydero PM2 and Yojimbo 2 walk into a bar...

[fivesense]

Got the Benchmade (my first!) Mini Griptilian tanto in 154CM today (Olive with black blade). It's as beautiful as it is tiny. And by tiny, I mean "gentleman's knife" tiny. The ergos are phenomenal but I'm waiting until I have the full-size Grip on Tuesday to make a final determination about whether I keep the Mini.

There's always an easy argument to be made to keep the Mini and full-size Griptilian, but the Mini is small enough that it fits into the same category as my Swiss Champ SAK. There's no question the blade on the Griptilian is better- strong, sharper and better steel- and the Mini is much lighter, but even those advantages are somewhat mitigated by the fact that the SAK has more tools that don't necessitate using either of the SAK blades, other than for slicing. Since I already carry the Swiss Champ in addition to my PM2 or Yojimbo 2, Griptilian is vying for precious pocket real estate. I envision Grip tanto for grunt work. Testing on cardboard proves why I got the tanto- it's already sharp but the tanto angle is great for the regular jabbing/penetrating I need daily.

Check out the comparisons between my EDCs (left to right)- SAK Swiss Champ, Mini Griptilian, Spyderco PM2, Spyderco Yojimbo 2.

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Blades left to right- Yojimbo 2, PM2, Mini Griptilian

[G-Dizzle]

My advice would be of no help to you because I would tell you to sell any folder thats not a PM2 and buy another PM2.

[fivesense]

My advice would be of no help to you because I would tell you to sell any folder thats not a PM2 and buy another PM2.

I was the same way until I bought a Yojimbo 2. It's an experience- sharp as heck and serves double duty.

Either way, the tip of the PM2 (mine is S110V) and Yojimbo 2 are just slightly too thin for some of the daily tasks I come across. That's the only reason I'm giving the tanto Mini Grip a look-see. Even the Griptilian drop point has some advantages in terms of geometry.

But ultimately, you may be right. Since I carry the Yojimbo 2 regardless, PM2 is about as good as it gets and better than Griptilian, and as long as it's used within reason (I do have the SAK for "outside PM2 reason") it may be better for me.

[G-Dizzle]

My advice would be of no help to you because I would tell you to sell any folder thats not a PM2 and buy another PM2.

I was the same way until I bought a Yojimbo 2. It's an experience- sharp as heck and serves double duty.

Either way, the tip of the PM2 (mine is S110V) and Yojimbo 2 are just slightly too thin for some of the daily tasks I come across. That's the only reason I'm giving the tanto Mini Grip a look-see. Even the Griptilian drop point has some advantages in terms of geometry.

But ultimately, you may be right. The PM2 is about as good as it gets, and as long as it's used within reason (I do have the SAK for "outside PM2 reason) it may be better for me.

I have never owned a benchmade folder, but the PM2 is just so good that i could never imagine anything coming close to it. Now of course if you put alot of force on the tip it may not be for you but i prefer as precise a tip as possible on an edc folder. I tend to leave jobs that need a stronger tip to one of my fixed blades and if it needs prying i use my MT. Before my PM2 I edcd a kershaw brawler for about 3 years. It was a great edc and held up to absolutely everything. It still functions flawlessly and believe me i have not been light on it. It was a tanto point and a little beast, so they definitely have their place.

[vario]

nice i always thought those griptilians looked worthwhile for something to use on the trail or in the garden

[styx]

Your average pair of pants has at least 4 pockets and you got 4 knives there. I don't think that is a coincidence. Just like a big pack of beer has 24 pieces (bottles/cans) in it and there are 24 hours in a day

[fivesense]

Your average pair of pants has at least 4 pockets and you got 4 knives there. I don't think that is a coincidence. Just like a big pack of beer has 24 pieces (bottles/cans) in it and there are 24 hours in a day

Absolute brilliance. Sage- and fantastically enabling- words!

[styx]

Thanks. I've got my moments

[zoidberg]