{"product_id":"benchmade-griptilian-551t-folding-knife-trainer-blade-red-handle","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 551T – 3.45″ Blunt Trainer Blade, Red Valox, AXIS Lock Training Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551T is the dedicated training version of the full-size Griptilian. Its 3.45 inch blade is blunted and unsharpened, and the handle comes in trainer red so instructors and partners can identify it at a glance, letting you practice draws, one-hand AXIS lock manipulation, and safe handling with the exact weight and geometry of a standard 551. The fully ambidextrous AXIS lock with dual thumb studs works identically to the live-blade knife, which is what makes it such an effective practice tool. Designed by Mel Pardue and made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.45\", Blunted and Unsharpened Stainless Trainer Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Modified Drop Point Trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.115\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Trainer Red Valox with 420J Stainless Liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS with Dual Thumb Studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 8.07\", Closed Length: 4.62\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.82 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip: Black, Reversible, Tip-Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Mel Pardue, Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ – Benchmade Griptilian 551T\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a training knife?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA training knife like the Benchmade Griptilian 551T has a blunt, unsharpened blade in a high-visibility red handle so you can safely practice deployment, lock manipulation, and knife-handling drills. Because it matches the size, weight, and AXIS action of the live 551, skills transfer directly to the real knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic Valox-handled versions, including the Benchmade Griptilian 551T trainer, are discontinued, which makes remaining trainers sought after by martial artists and collectors. Benchmade continues the standard Griptilian family in CPM-S30V with black Grivory handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Griptilian 551T have a warranty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Griptilian 551T is covered by Benchmade's limited lifetime warranty, and LifeSharp service can clean and tune it for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the Griptilian 551T made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 551T is made in the USA at Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy a genuine Benchmade Griptilian 551T?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer, so every Benchmade Griptilian 551T we sell is a genuine USA-made trainer with full warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53013518188864,"sku":"BCM-GRIPTILIAN551TFOLD","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_73e74ae2-6b7a-4cff-8cad-72497e3fbca5.jpg?v=1786472127","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-griptilian-551t-folding-knife-trainer-blade-red-handle","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}