The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD pairs a black-coated, partially serrated 154CM hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot blade with an olive drab Valox handle. The ambidextrous thumb-hole opener and AXIS lock make one-hand operation natural for either hand, and 420J stainless liners keep the glass-filled handle rigid at just 3.25 ounces.
Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD specifications
Blade: 3.45 in hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot, 154CM stainless steel, 58-61 HRC, black coated, partially serrated, thumb-hole opener
Handle: olive drab Valox with 420J stainless liners
Lock: AXIS, reversible tip-up black clip
Open length: 8.07 in, closed length: 4.62 in
Weight: 3.25 oz
What does 550SBKHGOD mean?
Benchmade suffixes decode the build, not always the handle: S is a partially serrated edge, BK is the black blade coating, HG is the hollow-ground blade grind and OD is the olive drab handle. So the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD (SKU BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHODNFOLD) is a black serrated hollow-ground sheepsfoot on an olive drab handle.
Is Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?
The Griptilian family continues in current production, but this hollow-ground 154CM generation is long retired, and the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHODNFOLD is out of stock at Going Gear.
Why is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?
It nails the fundamentals: a grippy glass-filled handle, the ambidextrous AXIS lock and proven American steel at a fair price. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHODNFOLD adds a low-glare black blade and field-friendly olive drab color.
Does LifeSharp cover serrated blades?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service resharpens both the plain and serrated portions of the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHODNFOLD free for the life of the knife.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGOD BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHODNFOLD was made in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon, and remaining dealer stock is the only source for this retired variant.
