{"product_id":"benchmade-griptilian-550hg-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 550HG – 3.45″ 154CM Hollow Ground Sheepsfoot, Black Handle, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 550HG – The Classic Griptilian\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550HG is the original full-size Griptilian sheepsfoot, the knife that made the Griptilian a modern EDC benchmark. Its 3.45\" hollow-ground 154CM modified sheepsfoot blade opens via the ambidextrous thumb hole and locks with Benchmade's AXIS crossbar lock. The textured black Noryl GTX handle keeps weight to 3.25 oz. A Mel Pardue design, made in the USA, the Benchmade Griptilian 550HG set the standard that later Griptilian generations built on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.45\" | Overall: 8.07\" | Closed: 4.62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot with thumb hole, plain edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: black Noryl GTX (glass-filled nylon), stainless liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS crossbar lock, reversible clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.25 oz | Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 550HG – FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does HG mean on the Benchmade 550HG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHG stands for hollow grind. The Benchmade Griptilian 550HG uses a hollow-ground 154CM sheepsfoot blade that takes a very keen slicing edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550HG combines a grippy, lightweight handle, the smooth fully ambidextrous AXIS lock, and proven American 154CM steel at a fair price, which made it one of the best-selling American folding knives of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade still produces Griptilian models in updated configurations, but this classic Benchmade Griptilian 550HG version is discontinued, so remaining stock is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade's LifeSharp service cover the Griptilian 550HG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime service covers the Benchmade Griptilian 550HG - Benchmade will clean, adjust, and resharpen it to a factory edge free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Griptilian 550HG made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Griptilian 550HG was manufactured at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 550HG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550HG is discontinued and supplies are limited. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer - check availability here and browse current Griptilian models at Going Gear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52877364658496,"sku":"BCM-GRIPTILIAN550HGFOLD","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_f4663b19-b187-4d16-be66-5af411f33313.jpg?v=1785266534","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-griptilian-550hg-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}