Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V – Black S30V Blade, Olive Drab Handle
The Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V pairs the full-size Griptilian platform with a BK1 black-coated CPM-S30V drop point blade and an olive drab Noryl GTX handle. In the model number, BK refers to the black blade coating and OD to the olive drab handle color, so this is a black blade on an olive drab handle, not a black-handled knife. Mel Pardue's Griptilian design, the ambidextrous AXIS lock, and dual thumb studs make this one of the most trusted EDC folding knives Benchmade has produced. This configuration is discontinued.
Specifications
Blade Length: 3.45"
Blade Steel: CPM-S30V stainless, 58-60 HRC
Blade Style: Modified drop point, plain edge, BK1 black coating
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Handle: Olive drab Noryl GTX with stainless steel liners
Lock: AXIS with ambidextrous dual thumb studs
Overall Length: 8.07"
Closed Length: 4.62"
Weight: 3.82 oz
Pocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip-up
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?
Benchmade still makes the Griptilian family, but the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V with the black S30V blade and olive drab handle is a discontinued configuration, which makes remaining examples sought after.
Why is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?
The Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V shows why the line is loved: a grippy glass-filled nylon handle, a proven CPM-S30V drop point blade, and the smooth, fully ambidextrous AXIS lock.
Does Benchmade sharpen the Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V for free?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, oil, adjust, and re-sharpen the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V to a factory edge for the life of the knife.
Where is the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V made?
The Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. Because the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKOD-S30V is discontinued, availability is limited to remaining dealer stock.
