Benchmade 551SBK-S30V Griptilian Drop-Point Folding Knife - Black Grivory

A Mel Pardue classic. When it comes to all around functionality, you can't beat the Griptilian®. Built for working hands and designed for maximum all-day comfort and control, the Griptilian® combines the well-balanced performance of a CPM-S30V stainless steel blade with the lightweight durability of a Grivory® handle, making this workhorse an unbeatable blend of no-nonsense craftsmanship and endless utility.
FEATURES


Drop-Point Blade: Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade


CPM-S30V Premium Stainless Blade Steel: First-fo-its-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and durability for a variety of applications.

Glass-Filled Nylon Handle: Glass-filled thermoplastic composite known for being extremely light and durable. Widly used for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applicaions.

Manual - Axis Lock Opening Action: Manually opened knives must be opned 100% from the closed position to the open position by the user. 

SPECIFICATIONS


Open Length: 8.07'' | 20.5cm

Blade Length: 3.45'' | 8.76cm

Blade Thickness: 0.115'' | 2.92mm

Closed Length: 4.62'' | 11.73cm

Handle Thickness: 0.64'' | 16.26mm

Mechanism: AXIS® Lock

Blade Style: Drop-Point

Handle: Grivory®

Blade Finish: Black

Blade Color: Black

Clip Color: Black

Clip Finish: Black Oxide

Clip Position: Tip-Up

Clip Type: Standard 3-Hole

Ambidextrous: Yes

Handle Material: Glass Filled Nylon

Handle Color: Black

Lanyard Hole: Yes

Blade Steel: S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)

Weight: 3.88oz | 110.0g