The Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O is the H2O version of the full-size Griptilian, built for wet environments. Its blade is ground from X15 T.N., a French-made stainless developed for surgical tools and aviation bearings with extreme resistance to salt water and corrosion, so it shrugs off conditions that stain ordinary knife steels. The combo edge pairs a plain section for clean cuts with serrations that rip through rope and webbing, key jobs on a boat or dock. A high-visibility orange grip-textured handle, polished split-arrow clip, and the fully ambidextrous AXIS lock round out a purpose-built water knife. Made in the USA.
The H2O line, including the Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O, is discontinued, which makes this salt-water-ready configuration increasingly hard to find. Benchmade continues the standard Griptilian family in CPM-S30V with black Grivory handles.
What makes the H2O Griptilian different?
The Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O uses X15 T.N. steel, which keeps its edge and resists rust even with constant exposure to salt water, plus a high-visibility orange handle and a combo edge suited to cutting line and webbing on the water.
Does Benchmade sharpen the Griptilian 551SH2O for free?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service re-sharpens and tunes the Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O for the life of the knife, including factory service for the serrated section.
Where is the Griptilian 551SH2O made?
The Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.
Where can I buy a genuine Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so every Benchmade Griptilian 551SH2O we sell is a genuine USA-made knife with full warranty and LifeSharp support.
