{"product_id":"benchmade-mini-griptilian-555shg-folding-knife-combo","title":"Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG – 2.91″ Satin 154CM Sheepsfoot Combo Edge, Black Valox, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG – 154CM Combo Edge Sheepsfoot AXIS Folder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG combines the thumb hole opening sheepsfoot of the classic 555 with a partially serrated edge. The hollow ground, satin 154CM stainless blade keeps a plain front section for clean slicing and adds rear serrations for rope, straps, and fibrous material. Black Valox scales over 420J stainless liners keep it at 2.56 oz, with the fully ambidextrous AXIS lock. This 154CM Valox generation is discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 2.91\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: 154CM stainless, 58-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Style: Hollow ground modified sheepsfoot, combo edge, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpener: Ambidextrous thumb hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.100\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 6.78\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 3.87\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.56 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Black Valox (glass filled nylon) with 420J stainless liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a combo edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA combo edge splits the blade into two working zones. On the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG the front of the sheepsfoot edge is plain for controlled push cuts, while the serrated section near the handle saws through rope, webbing, and cardboard with less effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a sheepsfoot blade good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe modified sheepsfoot on the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG puts almost all of the edge in a straight line for controlled utility cutting, with a tip that is less likely to puncture what is behind the material you are cutting. Paired with serrations it is a practical rescue and work knife profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade still makes the Griptilian family, but the 154CM Valox generation of the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG is discontinued. The current sheepsfoot Mini Griptilian runs a CPM-S30V blade with a black Grivory handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade sharpen the Mini Griptilian 555SHG for free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, adjust, and resharpen the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG for the life of the knife, you only pay shipping. Ask Benchmade about the serrated section when you send it in, since serration support is more limited than plain edge sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG was built in Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon factory in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555SHG is a discontinued model sold as remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018304676160,"sku":"BCM-MINIGRIP555SHG","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_0bdd1d45-f599-4fea-afe3-a4b02929e981.jpg?v=1786558711","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-mini-griptilian-555shg-folding-knife-combo","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}