Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG – 154CM Sheepsfoot AXIS Folder
The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG is the thumb hole opening sheepsfoot version of Benchmade's most popular compact EDC folder. The hollow ground, satin finished 154CM stainless modified sheepsfoot gives a nearly straight cutting edge for controlled utility work, and the round ambidextrous thumb hole makes for a fast, snag free opening. Black Valox scales over 420J stainless liners keep it at 2.56 oz. This 154CM Valox generation is discontinued.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.91"
- Blade Steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Hollow ground modified sheepsfoot, plain edge, satin finish
- Opener: Ambidextrous thumb hole
- Blade Thickness: 0.100"
- Overall Length: 6.78"
- Closed Length: 3.87"
- Weight: 2.56 oz
- Handle: Black Valox (glass filled nylon) with 420J stainless liners
- Lock: AXIS lock
- Pocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip up
What is a sheepsfoot blade good for?
The modified sheepsfoot on the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG puts almost all of the edge in a straight line, which gives excellent control for utility cuts, box breakdown, and food prep style slicing, with a tip that is less likely to puncture what is behind the material you are cutting.
Why is the Benchmade Mini Griptilian so popular?
The Griptilian family has been a Benchmade best seller for more than two decades. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG is the classic 555 configuration, the thumb hole sheepsfoot that started the Mini Griptilian line, with the grippy handle and fully ambidextrous AXIS lock the platform is known for.
Is Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?
Benchmade still makes the Griptilian family, but the 154CM Valox generation of the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG is discontinued. The current sheepsfoot Mini Griptilian runs a CPM-S30V blade with a black Grivory handle.
Does Benchmade sharpen the Mini Griptilian 555HG for free?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, adjust, and resharpen the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG to a factory edge for the life of the knife. You only pay shipping to Benchmade.
Is the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG made in the USA?
Yes. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG was built in Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon factory in the USA.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG is a discontinued model sold as remaining stock.
