{"product_id":"benchmade-mini-griptilian-557-tanto-folding-knife","title":"Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 – 2.91″ Satin 154CM Tanto, Black Valox, AXIS Lock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenchmade Mini Griptilian 557 – Compact 154CM Tanto AXIS Folder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 is the tanto blade version of Benchmade's most popular compact EDC folder. The satin 154CM stainless tanto opens with ambidextrous thumb studs and locks up on the ambidextrous AXIS mechanism, with black Valox scales over 420J stainless liners keeping it at 2.56 oz. This 154CM Valox generation is discontinued, and the mini Griptilian tanto remains one of the most searched for versions of the platform.\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: Tanto, plain edge, satin finish\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 with ambidextrous thumb studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePocket Clip: Black, reversible, tip up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a tanto blade good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe angular tanto point on the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 puts extra steel directly behind the tip, which makes it strong for piercing, scraping, and utility work that would stress a finer point. The flat main edge is also simple to sharpen evenly on a bench stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Mini Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Griptilian family has been a Benchmade best seller for more than two decades. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 pairs the grippy, lightweight handle and fully ambidextrous AXIS lock with a tanto profile that many EDC users prefer for hard use tasks.\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 557 is discontinued. Current Mini Griptilian production focuses on CPM-S30V drop point and sheepsfoot blades with black Grivory handles, so this tanto version is only available as remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Benchmade sharpen the Mini Griptilian 557 for free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service will clean, adjust, and resharpen the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 to a factory edge for the life of the knife. You only pay shipping to Benchmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 was built in Benchmade's Oregon City, Oregon factory in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557 is a discontinued model sold as remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018304577856,"sku":"BCM-557","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_f308f5c6-44c7-4f55-8b40-f918d48c68f2.jpg?v=1786558709","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-mini-griptilian-557-tanto-folding-knife","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}