{"product_id":"benchmade-551sbk-1-griptilian-folding-knife-3-45-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 – 3.45″ Black Serrated CPM-20CV Drop Point, Gray G10, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 – 3.45\" Black Serrated CPM-20CV Drop Point Folding Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 is the black-blade, partially serrated version of the upgraded full-size Griptilian 551, pairing a 3.45\" black-coated CPM-20CV drop point blade with a gray G10 handle accented by blue G10 liners and blue barrel spacers. The fully ambidextrous AXIS lock gives smooth, safe one-hand operation, and the premium G10 generation elevates one of the most popular American EDC folding knives ever made. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenchmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGriptilian 551\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e551SBK-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.45\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPM-20CV (59-61 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack coated, partially serrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.07\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.17 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray G10 with blue G10 liners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAXIS Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade has discontinued the G10 Griptilian generation that includes the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1, and it no longer appears in the current Benchmade catalog. That makes remaining examples of the 551SBK-1 sought after by Griptilian fans and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Griptilian earned its reputation through a near-perfect balance of size, weight, and reliability, and the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 adds premium touches: upgraded CPM-20CV steel, a grippy machined G10 handle, and the fast, ambidextrous AXIS lock that made the platform famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 uses CPM-20CV stainless steel hardened to 59-61 HRC. CPM-20CV carries a very high vanadium and chromium content, delivering outstanding edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance, and the black coating adds further protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade LifeSharp cover the serrated blade on the 551SBK-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service provides free factory resharpening for the life of the knife, and Benchmade's technicians can properly service the partially serrated edge on the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1, which is best left to the factory rather than home sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 was manufactured in Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility, like all Griptilian models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-1 is available at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer. 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