{"product_id":"benchmade-griptilian-551h2o-folding-knife-orange-handle","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O – 3.40″ Satin X15 T.N. Drop Point, Orange Handle, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 551H2O – Saltwater-Ready Griptilian\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O is the marine version of the full-size Griptilian, built for wet environments. Its 3.40\" satin drop point blade uses X15 T.N. steel, a French-made nitrogen alloy originally developed for surgical tools and the aerospace industry that is exceptionally resistant to rust, even in saltwater. The grip-textured, high-visibility orange molded handle and ambidextrous AXIS lock make it a natural pick for boaters, anglers, and divers. This configuration is discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: X15 T.N. stainless, 58-60 HRC, highly corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Modified drop point with ambidextrous thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.115\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Grip-textured molded orange handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS\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: Tip-up, polished stainless steel split-arrow clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O good for saltwater use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O uses X15 T.N. steel, which was designed for extreme corrosion resistance, making it one of the best folding knives Benchmade ever offered for marine and dive use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Griptilian family continues, but the Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O marine version is discontinued, so remaining stock is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O combines the Griptilian traits people love, a grippy handle and the smooth ambidextrous AXIS lock, with a rustproof blade for wet environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes Benchmade sharpen the Griptilian 551H2O for free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, adjust, and re-sharpen the Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O to a factory edge for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. Because the Benchmade Griptilian 551H2O is discontinued, availability is limited to remaining dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881124819264,"sku":"BCM-GRIPTILIAN551H2ORGFOLD","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/BM_551H2O_LRG.jpg?v=1785348975","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-griptilian-551h2o-folding-knife-orange-handle","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}