{"product_id":"benchmade-griptilian-550sbkhgsn-folding-knife-sand","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN – 3.45″ Black Serrated 154CM Sheepsfoot, Sand Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN puts a black-coated, partially serrated 154CM hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot blade on a sand colored Valox handle, a desert-ready take on the classic Griptilian 550. The ambidextrous thumb-hole opener and AXIS lock work equally well in either hand, with 420J stainless liners stiffening the handle at just 3.25 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: 3.45 in hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot, 154CM stainless steel, 58-61 HRC, black coated, partially serrated, thumb-hole opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: sand Valox with 420J stainless liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS, reversible tip-up black clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen length: 8.07 in, closed length: 4.62 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.25 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 550SBKHGSN mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade suffixes decode the build: S is a partially serrated edge, BK is the black blade coating, HG is the hollow-ground grind and SN is the sand colored handle. So the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN (SKU BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD) is a black serrated hollow-ground sheepsfoot on a sand handle, not a sand colored blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Griptilian family continues in current production, but this hollow-ground 154CM generation is long retired, and the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD is out of stock at Going Gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grippy glass-filled handle, the ambidextrous AXIS lock and proven American steel at a fair price made the Griptilian a benchmark EDC. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD adds a subdued black blade and desert sand color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes LifeSharp cover serrated blades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service resharpens both the plain and serrated portions of the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD free for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD was made in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon, and remaining dealer stock is the only source for this retired variant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880750412096,"sku":"BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/BM_550SBKHGSN_LRG.jpg?v=1785338306","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-griptilian-550sbkhgsn-folding-knife-sand","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}