Mini Ritter RSK vs. Mini-grip

[skidoosh]

I'm looking for thoughts on the mini-ritter RSK vs. the Mini-griptillian.   
1) I'm not real clear on what the mini-Ritter RSK gives me over the mini-grip.  In your opinion is it that superior of a knife for the money?  Are the ergonomics different on it? 
2) I always fight between tougher steel vs. tough to sharpen- thoughts here. 
3) Have read a few reviews on the mini-ritter RSK and am intrigued- if you own one, speak up.
4) Grip owners- axis lock- love it or what?
thanks

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skidoosh,

The only significant differences between the Ritter Mini-RSK and the Benchmade Mini-Grip is the blade steel and blade design. In colored handles the Ritter uses a different synthetic material called Valox instead of Noryl GTX.

Benchmade uses 154CM in their Mini-Grip while the Ritter Mini is using CPM S30V (although there is a limited edition version of the Ritter that comes with CPM M4 blade steel) so with the Ritter you will be getting a better edge holding steel, and one a bit tougher to sharpen.

For me, at nearly double the price of a regular Mini-Grip, I don't see the Ritter being worth it because you are definitely not getting double the performance or quality.

As to the AXIS-lock........it's great. One of the best blade locking mechanisms out there.

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[skidoosh]

Ok,
that sums it up for me.  My Leatherman ALX has 154 CM steel and the thing is seriously scary sharp with the sharp maker.  Wasn't sure if the ritter was that much better but I was wondering.