{"product_id":"benchmade-griptilian-551bksn-folding-knife-sand","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN – 3.45″ Black 154CM Drop Point, Sand Noryl GTX, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 551BKSN – Black 154CM Blade, Sand Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN puts a BK1 black-coated 154CM drop point blade on a desert sand Noryl GTX handle. In the model number, BK refers to the black blade coating and SN to the sand handle color, so this is a black blade on a sand handle. This listing is the plain edge version. Mel Pardue's full-size Griptilian design with the ambidextrous AXIS lock and dual thumb studs remains one of the most recommended EDC folding knives ever made. This configuration is discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.45\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Modified drop point, plain edge, BK1 black coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.115\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Desert sand Noryl GTX with stainless steel liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS with ambidextrous dual thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 8.07\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 4.62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.82 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade still builds the Griptilian family, but the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN in sand with a black 154CM blade is a discontinued configuration, so remaining stock is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN delivers the classic Griptilian formula: a grippy, lightweight glass-filled nylon handle, a reliable 154CM blade, and the smooth ambidextrous AXIS lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes Benchmade sharpen the Griptilian 551BKSN for free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, adjust, and re-sharpen the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN to a factory edge for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. Because the Benchmade Griptilian 551BKSN is discontinued, availability is limited to remaining dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881124655424,"sku":"BCM-GRIPTILIAN551BLKSNDFOLD","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/BM_551SBKSN_LRG_1.jpg?v=1785348976","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-griptilian-551bksn-folding-knife-sand","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}