BENCHMADE Griptilian 550 SBK

Griptilian reptile?

The name of the model is a little strange, and it's not easy to make out what it means. But judging by the design of the knife, there are strong associations with reptiles. Indeed, outwardly it resembles a lizard or a snake. It should also be noted that the knife is absolutely not afraid of corrosion, suitable for stabbing and cutting various materials, and at the same time compact enough to carry in your pocket. Both at first and second glance, it is the most versatile tool.

snake eyes

Attention is immediately drawn to the ring in the butt, reminiscent of the eye of the same reptile. Fortunately, this is not just a design feature. The ring is needed to open the blade, and you can even use it with one hand. And unlike most knives with pegs, the operation of this model is quite comfortable both with a bare hand and with thick gloves - the diameter of the ring allows you to hook it in any situation.

Pricks, cuts, cuts, saws

The shape of the blade also evokes associations with reptiles - the semi-serrated sharpening is very reminiscent of teeth. But you can’t call it superfluous or useless. The serrator expands the scope of the blade, allowing you to easily cut (or rather saw) ropes, fabric, wood, rubber, and even quickly clean fish from scales. The rest of the blade is universal: it handles quite well with cutting, and if necessary, can cause a lot of trouble with a stabbing blow. By the way, the AxisLock blade lock can withstand pressure up to about 150 kg, so you can safely forget the fear of breaking the knife.

An unusual and most functional knife for constant wear, able to help in a variety of situations.