Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 – 2.91" DLC CPM-S90V Drop Point Limited Edition
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 is a 150-piece limited edition of the classic Mel Pardue Mini Griptilian, upgraded with hand-picked premium materials. It carries a 2.91" DLC-coated, crowned CPM-S90V drop-point blade with a hand-polished convex edge, DLC-coated hand-textured titanium handles with carbon fiber inlays, gold anodized titanium barrel spacers and thumb lugs, and a DLC-coated reversible split-arrow clip. This Gold Class collectible is long sold out at the factory. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.
Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
Benchmade |
| Model |
Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 |
| SKU |
556-142 |
| Blade Length |
2.91" |
| Blade Steel |
CPM-S90V (59-61 HRC) |
| Blade Finish |
DLC coated, crowned, hand-polished convex edge |
| Blade Style |
Drop point |
| Blade Thickness |
0.100" |
| Handle Material |
DLC-coated titanium with carbon fiber inlays |
| Lock Type |
AXIS lock |
| Overall Length |
6.78" |
| Closed Length |
3.87" |
| Weight |
3.55 oz |
| Pocket Clip |
Tip-up, DLC split-arrow, reversible |
| Edition |
Gold Class, 150 pieces |
| Status |
Discontinued limited edition |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benchmade Gold Class?
Gold Class is Benchmade's top-tier limited edition line. The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 features premium materials like CPM-S90V steel, DLC-coated titanium, and carbon fiber that never appeared on the production Mini Griptilian.
What steel does the Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 use?
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 uses CPM-S90V at 59-61 HRC, a high-vanadium powder steel with outstanding edge retention, finished with a DLC coating and a hand-polished convex edge.
How many Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 knives were made?
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 was limited to 150 individually numbered pieces, making it one of the rarer Mini Griptilian variants.
What handle material does the Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 have?
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 has DLC-coated, hand-textured titanium handles with carbon fiber inlays, plus gold anodized titanium barrel spacers and thumb lugs.
Is the Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 still available?
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 is a sold-out 150-piece limited edition. It is no longer in production, and remaining examples trade on the collector and secondary market.
Does Benchmade sharpen the Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 for free?
Yes, the Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp service. Benchmade will clean, tune, and re-sharpen the 556-142 to a factory edge free of charge for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 made?
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 was made in the USA at Benchmade's facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142?
The Benchmade Gold Class Mini Griptilian 556-142 was sold through authorized Benchmade dealers like Going Gear. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer and carries the current Benchmade lineup with fast shipping and expert support.
