{"product_id":"benchmade-550-1-griptillian-cpm-20cv-g10-folding-knife-3-45-blade","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 – 3.45″ Satin CPM-20CV Sheepsfoot, Gray G10 \u0026 Blue Liners, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 is the G10 upgrade of Mel Pardue's classic Griptilian 550, pairing a 3.45\" satin CPM-20CV modified sheepsfoot blade with milled gray G10 scales over bright blue G10 liners. The ambidextrous thumb hole and AXIS lock make one-hand opening and closing effortless in either hand, and the diamond-texture grip lives up to the Griptilian name. A discontinued G10 Griptilian in the classic 550 sheepsfoot configuration, it is one of the most sought-after versions of Benchmade's best-known EDC pocket knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 550-1 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.45\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: CPM-20CV stainless (59-61 HRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: Modified sheepsfoot with thumb-hole opener, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.115\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 8.07\", closed length: 4.62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Milled gray G10 with blue G10 liners and blue barrel spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS lock, reversible deep-carry pocket clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.13 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Mel Pardue, made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 550-1 – FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade has retired several Griptilian variants, including the G10, CPM-20CV Benchmade Griptilian 550-1. The Griptilian family continues in current CPM-S30V versions, but this premium G10 build is out of production, which makes clean examples increasingly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Griptilian has been a benchmark American EDC folding knife for over two decades thanks to its grippy textured handle, ambidextrous AXIS lock, and easy one-hand operation. The Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 sharpens that formula with premium CPM-20CV steel and machined G10 scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot blade good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe modified sheepsfoot blade on the Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 carries a long, nearly straight cutting edge with a lowered tip, ideal for utility cutting, slicing, and controlled work, and its thumb hole gives fast ambidextrous opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs CPM-20CV good knife steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. CPM-20CV is a premium powder-metallurgy stainless steel with very high chromium and vanadium content, giving the Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance at 59-61 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade sharpen the Griptilian 550-1 for free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 for life - send the knife to Benchmade and they will clean, tune, and re-sharpen it to a factory edge at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 was made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 550-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Griptilian 550-1 is discontinued, so availability is limited to remaining stock; check this page for current status.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52860051292480,"sku":"BCM-550-1","price":178.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_acb32927-9136-461e-b956-5a2751ff79aa.jpg?v=1784878854","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-550-1-griptillian-cpm-20cv-g10-folding-knife-3-45-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}