Benchmade – Mini Griptilian 556 EDC Manual Open Folding Knife Made in USA, Drop-Point Blade, Plain Edge, Coated Finish, Olive Handle
April 24, 2019 - Comment
When it comes to all around functionality, you can’t beat the Griptilian. There are more shapes, sizes and colors available in the Griptilian than any other product family from Benchmade. Intended for Everyday or Outdoor use, the Griptilian 556 has a lanyard hole and a standard clip type with a reversible tip-up clip position. Specifications: Designer: Pardue | Mechanism: AXIS | Action: Manual-opening | Blade Steel: 154CM (58-61 HRC) | Blade Length: 2.91″ (7.39cm) | Blade Thickness: 0.100″ (2.54mm) | Open Length: 6.78″ (17.22cm) | Closed Length: 3.87″ (9.83cm) | Handle Thickness: 0.51″ (12.95mm) | Weight: 2.81oz. (79.66g).
Product Features
- Premium axis function
- Modified drop-point blade with ambidextrous thumb-studs
- 154cm stainless steel blade (58-60HRc)
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