Mini Griptilian Knife Drop-Point Blade Made EDC Manual Finish 556 Handle

I'll keep it simple; this knife was everything I expected it to be and then some! BTW I didn't say "SHORT". 😁 My old friend has one and I sharpened it for him now and then, and always threatened to keep it, in jest of course! This knife is a different model than his and I like this one even better than his! I don't need a big knife; a 3" blade is plenty for me, I'll use it mostly for opening boxes so, I expect it to remain sharp for a long time. It is razor sharp right out of the box! I discovered that I didn't even need to use the thumb stud to open it, all I need to do is hold it nearly horizontal, and pull back the blade lock and the blade will fall open and a flick of the wrist snaps it the rest of the way, then the same thing to close it, just hold it a little point up and release the lock again and it will often fall shut by itself, if not, a touch of the finger closes it the rest of the way. You may know I'm 83 and my hands don't work as well as they used too, so I'm thrilled to learn my knife is even easier to open and close than I expected! Yippee!!!!! 😁😁😁 I recommend Benchmade to anyone who wants a quality blade you won't be disappointed. I had to wait a long time to afford this present to ME! Needless to say, I love it, as much as I can love a THING! This is one of the few FIVE STAR ratings I give, that should tell you something 4 stars is my normal highest rating. Getcha one! Gabby Bill

I have several Benchmade 940 Osborne Pocket Knives but this Mini Griptilian is always in my pockets. Love the feel, Perfect size and the super sharp. You won’t be disappointed. Not cheap, but you are buying quality. Worth every penny in my opinion.

Excellent knife. I've had a few Benchmade and they always are fantastic. Very robust. Nice edge. I've never sharpened one myself, But you can get them sharpened by Benchmade by sending it back to them. They'll do it for your whole lifetime. The mini griptilian is a little smaller than I'd like. But that's exactly what it's supposed to do, It just didn't work for my size hands and my needs. It's probably at least 30% smaller than the full size griptilian. I ended up getting the sheep's foot this time. Variety is the spice of life but if you're looking for a do-all knife (If one of those points is that you want to be able to stab something or pierce something) The drop point is the better one to get. But if you want to not stab or pierce something the sheeps foot is the better one. Benchmade knives are expensive but they also I think are the best. they can easily be the last knife you ever buy but probably won't be because you will want more of them. These would make an excellent gift for any lover of fine tools and quality tools.

I recently moved to a new house on land, and found myself consistently in a situation in which I believed a knife would benefit me. When I was single I was always very big on brand name, and would choose made in America products over foreign made products. However, now that I am married and have two children I have to worry about what someone else may think. The price of this knife seems high to the average customer, but there are many other things that you need to think about when buying: Metal grade (for strength, corrosion resistance, and sharpness), how long you plan on keeping it, and the knowledge that this may be something you carry with you all the time and you MUST rely on the quality. To the review! This knife is made with 154CM steel. For those who dont know what this means it is a very high carbon stainless steel with some molybdenum. This particular steel provides for better edge retention so you dont have to sharpen your knife as much after normal use. After about 2 months of use I have realized that I should have been carrying a knife around a lot earlier! This thing is AMAZING. Whether I am opening another Amazon package, cutting open a letter in the mail, or cutting weed whacker twine, and sharpening a stick this powers through the roughest of tasks. When I first opened the great packaging and took this out of the sleeve it comes in I was a little unnerved about how rough the thumb button was for closing. Actually I opened and closed the knife about a thousand times hoping this was a wear issue, but when I got home I applied a decent amount of WD40 and realized that there must have been some grease locked in the mechanism for packaging. I was also a little disheartened by the pocket clip, and how high the knife sits in your pocket. After some research I discovered that the screw pattern for the clip matches the Benchmade Presidio (which sits deeper because of the way the clip curves), and Benchmade's GREAT customer service team sent me not one, but TWO of the clips FREE OF CHARGE!!! Couldn't be happier with my first EDC knife purchase and now I am considering going up to the 940!

I have a lot of knives. I am a Nevada cowboy, and this knife is very well built and very pleased. I bought it.

This is a great little EDC. I originally ordered the regular sized Griptilian but after watching some reviewers on YouTube, I figured the mini would be better suited as an EDC, especially for someone with smaller hands. I'm glad I went with the smaller one. The mini Griptilian comes in at under 7 inches when fully extended and weighs about 2.5 oz. The handle is classified as, "Polymer" which is a fancy word for reconstructed plastic. I thought I would hate the handle's material, but I actually love it. Not only does it have no resemblance to plastic, but it is extremely grippy, fits perfectly in my hand and looks great. The blade is 154 CM steel. Don't know what that is? Its very good steel. It wont dull quickly. It will slice through anything and will maintain its shape. It's also easy to sharpen, making it a knife one can cary for years. To open the blade is the very best part. Its a drop point knife, which makes flicking it open via wrist or with your thumb super fun. Closing it by pinching the two locks on the handle makes the knife drop like butter. The clip is fine. It works and feels secure. I may switch to a deep pocket clip but for now, I am satisfied. This is my first, "premium" knife I've purchased, and I am happy with the steep price I paid for this knife. I would say that this knife is completely worth its price, but proceed at your own risk, as I hear once you buy your first benchmade, you can't stop buying more!

Knife guys know that the Mini Grip is considered by many to be the standard bearer when it comes to an EDC knife. Benchmade puts out great products, and without a doubt the Mini Grip can be considered along them. The blade comes very sharp, and holds an edge well. When it is resharpening time, it is very easy to put a nice, clean edge on it. It steel is very rust resistant. As ever, the Axis lock is strong. I can't imagine a stronger lockup, or one that is easier to use. As with every Griptilian that I have bought, however, I did need to back the pivot screw off just a bit so that I could grip the lock and flip it open and shut. I always do this to the absolute minimum necissary, then I oil it and flip it a bunch of times to get things running smooth. As it comes from the factory there is no blade play. If you back off the pivot screw, like I did, you may introduce a bit of play. If this bothers you, you may have to sacrifice the ability to flick it open while pulling the Axis lock after you tighten the pivot up again. This is no problem, as the thumb studs are tactile and make deployment easy. The handle is a reinforced nylon like material. So people complain that this makes it feel cheap, but I don't really agree. Anybody who picks this thing up and uses it a bit is going to know it is an exceptional knife. There is gimping on the sides and outer edges to give you a solid grip. My only complaint is the gimping on the sides is very agressive, and I worry about it shredding my pockets. I wish they would put a flat spot under the clip similar to what Spyderco does on the Delica. So if this is such a great knife, is it in my pocket everyday? No, it is not. I prefer my Benchmade 940. The Mini Grip is a rugged knife that you can beat on, but part of why I carry a knife that costs the better part of $200 is that special feeling you get when you pull it out of your pocket. However, if I couldn't carry the 940, the Mini Grip, or its big brother the Griptilian, would be a strong contender for my pocket real estate.

This is my first experience with Benchmade. I am a huge fan of Spyderco but recently decided to branch out and try different brands. I originally heavily considered the full size griptilian but decided to go with the mini because of the 3" knife laws. In terms of the Axis lock and the blade steel, I like it. The lock is really fun to play with, and being able to swing the knife open and close with one hand is a joy. The 154cm steel also holds a sharp edge and shouldn't be too hard to sharpen. My mini grip didn't come super hair shaving sharp out of the box like all my Spyderco knives but it was still better than my kershaw / cold steel knives brand new. Honestly my only main gripe is how the knife feels in hand. It's not bad, but not comfortable for me. Keep in my mind this is just my opinion. I have a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 and although the knife is smaller overall, it has a finger choil which is very comfy to hold and that lengthens the handle to nearly the same size as the mini grip. The jimping on the liners of the mini grip where you place your index finger are rough and my finger started to get sore after using the knife for a long time. I think the texture of the handle is decent and you should be able to get a good hold on it (I also don't think the material feels cheap like many say) but it just doesn't feel super comfortable in my hand. Overall I think it's still a good knife. I might buy a full size griptilian and see if that feels any better in hand.