{"product_id":"benchmade-griptilian-551sbksn-folding-knife-sand","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN – 3.45″ Black 154CM Drop Point Combo Edge, Sand Handle, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN – 3.45\" Black 154CM Drop Point Combo Edge Folding Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN is a discontinued configuration of Benchmade's classic Mel Pardue-designed Griptilian EDC pocket knife, pairing a 3.45\" black-coated 154CM drop point blade with a partially serrated combo edge and sand-colored glass-filled nylon handles. The AXIS lock gives smooth, fully ambidextrous one-hand operation. Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenchmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGriptilian 551\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e551SBKSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.45\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e154CM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombo (Partially Serrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSand Glass-Filled Nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAXIS Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the blade length of the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN has a 3.45\" drop point blade — the full-size Griptilian length that handles everyday cutting tasks while staying practical to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel does the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN uses 154CM, an American stainless steel with a well-balanced mix of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance that made it a longtime Benchmade standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a combo edge like the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe partially serrated combo edge on the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN adds aggressive cutting power for rope, webbing, and fibrous materials near the handle while keeping a plain edge at the tip for clean slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat lock does the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN uses Benchmade's AXIS lock, a spring-loaded crossbar that locks the blade solidly open and lets you close the knife one-handed from either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN was made in Oregon City, Oregon, like all Griptilian folding knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN come with free sharpening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp service, which cleans, oils, adjusts, and resharpens the knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551SBKSN is a discontinued configuration, so availability is limited. Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, carries the full current Benchmade lineup with fast shipping and expert customer support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733013918016,"sku":"BCM-GRIPTILIAN551BKSNFOLD","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/BM_551SBKSN_LRG.jpg?v=1783170610","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-griptilian-551sbksn-folding-knife-sand","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}