{"product_id":"benchmade-pardue-550shg-axis-lock-folding-knife-3-45-inch-blade","title":"Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG – 3.45″ Serrated 154CM Hollow-Ground Sheepsfoot, Black Noryl GTX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG is the hollow-ground generation of the Griptilian 550 with a partially serrated satin 154CM modified sheepsfoot blade. The ambidextrous thumb-hole opener and AXIS lock give fast one-hand operation from either side, while the black Noryl GTX handle with 420J stainless liners keeps weight to about 3.25 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenchmade Griptilian 550SHG specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: 3.45 in hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot, satin 154CM stainless steel, 58-61 HRC, partially serrated, thumb-hole opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: black Noryl GTX with 420J stainless liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock: AXIS, reversible tip-up black clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen length: 8.07 in, closed length: 4.62 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.25 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does HG mean on a Benchmade Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHG stands for hollow ground. Benchmade built this generation of the 550 with a hollow-ground blade that thins behind the edge for aggressive slicing, and the S in the Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG (SKU BCM-550SHG) marks the partially serrated edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Griptilian family continues in current production, but the hollow-ground 154CM generation is long retired, and the Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG BCM-550SHG is out of stock at Going Gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt combines a grippy glass-filled handle, the ambidextrous AXIS lock and proven American steel at a fair price. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG BCM-550SHG adds serrations that keep cutting rope and webbing long after a plain edge dulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes LifeSharp cover serrated blades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service resharpens both the plain and serrated portions of the Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG BCM-550SHG free for the life of the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SHG BCM-550SHG was made in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon, and remaining dealer stock is the only source for this retired variant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880751132992,"sku":"BCM-550SHG","price":78.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/gg_320_15fd1218-9c90-4768-9e08-4e6d4a6bbda1.jpg?v=1785338278","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/benchmade-pardue-550shg-axis-lock-folding-knife-3-45-inch-blade","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}