Benchmade Mini Griptilian 556

I bought this 556 for the smaller size and the non-serrated blade. It cost significantly less than many other Benchmade knives, and you get what you pay for. It won't cut butter and the blade is too tight, but I can work with it. These two things are very disappointing, BUT I paid less than half of ...

Its an ok knife. Because of its size and design Its hard to get a good grip on it. My pinkie is hanging off the back of the thing and so it doesn't really feel like its firmly in my hand. Came very sharp. As Far as the Axis lock goes I have a few knives by a Chinese maker that does it better in my o...

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...

It's alright. The materials and quality construction/fit and finish prompt me to give it four stars. If construction wasn't so great and all I had was the design to base my review on I would give it three stars. The knife came fairly sharp, it shaves hair but can't whittle hair in the air. Not a pro...

I have to admit that I am a long time spyderco user. I decided to try the benchmade to add something a little different in the mix. I really like the knife. It is razor sharp out of the box. Ergonomics are just right for me. Nicely shaped handle and good choil. Lightweight and under 3" inch blade ma...

I was looking to upgrade my meager knife collection, which currently consists of some Gerbers and SOGs. I became interested in the Mini-Grip after reading stellar reviews about it on multiple EDC forums. I was really after the Doug Ritter design, but this Pardue design was available at nearly half t...

Good knife, but just not the same as it's big brother. I have the 551 Griptilian which I really like but it is fairly large to use as an EDC although very doable. I thought I would just love the Mini for this purpose, but cannot get past the difference between the Mini and the regular when it comes ...

I never had a Benchmade before but was always curious due to the axis lock that everyone raves about. After picking up the knife, I have to say that it is probably the best folding knife locking mechanism out there for ease of use and the speed of deployment for a manual knife (and its fun as hell)....

Finally decided to pony up and buy the almighty benchmade. Unfortunately it looks like all I bought was the name. I don’t know if times got hard and the quality of the components went down or what but I expected a lot more out of such an expensive knife. If not can someone tell me what exactly I am ...

In general this is a fantastic knife. I've had one for around 15 years and absolutely love it. Wanted to get a newer one without serrations and with the newer steel. So I ordered this one when it went on sale. Got a bum one that was no where near as smooth functioning as old one, so I sent it back f...