Benchmade Pardue Design Mini-Griptillian Plain Edge Knife

by Benchmade

Product Features

• Blade Length: 2.91"
• Overall Length/Closed Length: 6.78" / 3.87"
• Blade Material/Hardness: 154CM Stainless Steel/ 58-61 HRC
• Blade Style: Hollowground Modified Sheepsfoot with Serrated Blade Section; Ambidextrous Thumb-Holes. Partly non-serrated.
• Lock Mechanism: AXIS Lock

Product Description

The Mini Griptilian features textured Handle Scales (which are very strong and very lightweight). Double 410 stainless liners add strength to the knife handle. The blade is 154-CM stainless (plain) with satin finish and ambidextrous round thumb-hole opener. The pocket clip can be reversed for right or left handed people. The AXIS lock system makes the knife easy to open and easy to close (it operates identically for right and left handers)

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00180GQJA
• Item model number: 555HG
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,214 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #56 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Knives & Tools > Folding Knives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High quality tool, November 17, 2009

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A. Reizner (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This knife is of excellent quality. Smooth operation and the axis lock works better than expected. It can easily be opened with the flick of the wrist with some practice. I've become quite a fan of the modified sheep's foot blade, as well. The only reason i can't give it five stars is because it didn't arrive as sharp as Benchmade advertises.

I've also owned Spyderco, Kershaw, and Gerber folders. This is a step up from any of them, and made in the USA.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my first Benchmade knife and I am stupid happy about it., December 21, 2011

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D. Winans "Stabby Doug" - See all my reviews
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I never had me a Benchmade knife before because I usually only carry for the most part on an EDC sort of basis in my pocket with me everyday Spyderco knives because they are very nice and well put together with the fit and finish or whatever those whackadoodles on the internet knife clubs say. You know the ones I'm talking about, they usually say stuff like: "What do you mean you left your house with only 12 knives on your person OMG you gonna die!" Anyway those people were always blibber-blobbering about how groovy the Benchmade knives were and I took a look at them on the Amazon and saw this one and I liked the Spyderco style opener as that is what I am used to because as I said I mostly only carry Spydercos for the most part in my pockets everyday. When this knife showed up I was very excited like a kid on Christmas except Christmas was still like five days away and I am 35 years old so it was a little different, like I wasn't in my pajamas or anything. I am very impressed with the knife and I think I will end up with at least a few more Benchmade knives in my collection. This thing came super sharp out of the box (another thing I learned to say on those knife club pages) and it bit me yesterday when I was using it to open a package of candy canes for my daughter, but it wasn't her fault or the mini-grip's fault, it was mine because I am clumsy. I put some new-skin medicine on it though, so don't worry. All in all if you need a good EDC knife to carry around everyday in your pocket and you want it to be a good one I suggest you order this one and you will be very happy unless you are just a miserable type of person in which case maybe you should try to look on the bright side.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Knife in every respect., October 25, 2011

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J. R. Neumiller (Salisbury, NC) - See all my reviews
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I'm going to chime in on this knife and give my 22 cents.(inflation.)

The mini Griptilian 555 is marvelous knife in every respect. Decidedly smaller in size, heft, weight and blade length than the full size Griptilian, the mini Grip is as fine an EDC knife as you can get.

The most notable aspect is the blade shape - the modified sheepsfoot with a deployment hole and hollow ground profile.

The blade is distinct yet understated. Its not a tactical, head-hunter type blade and doesn't try to be. The length of the knife blade and overall length of the knife make it nigh unto perfect in shape, size and use.

The blade is 154CM, which is one of the toughest knife steels around. (A sidebar: I demonstrate a professional knife sharpener for a living - the SELECTOOL - and I've sharpened literally thousands of pocket knives over the past year. I can tell you categorically that 154CM is without question the toughest knife steel to sharpen. Period. S30V, D2, AUS-8 are all good, but the 154CM is the toughest. In fact, if you totally lose your edge with this knife, which can happen if you don't keep it up, you need to send it back to the company for resharpening. $5 fee. You won't be able to get it back unless you are very skilled and patient with a diamond hone.)

I am not a fan of the deployment hole for two reasons - one, I like the stud better, and two, it makes it look like a Spyderco. (Nothing wrong with that knife at all, but the deployment hole is their signature. Very few other knife makers utilize it.) The hole works fine, but I believe the stud is a better choice. Only major quibble with this knife.

The satin steel finish is perfect for me. I am not a fan of the black coated knives, although functionally there's no difference. I like the contrast between the stainless and the black handle. The coating wears off with use and makes a knife look very old. (Although it quickly reveals who is working with their knife and who is not.)

The handle is perfect for me. It is wonderfully contoured with just the right amount of texture and pattern. There are zero issues with it whatever. Its lightweight and makes a perfect counter-balance to the blade. It fits in your hand like it was molded. And the jimping for your thumb and first finger assures you can get behind this knife and cut with a lot of force.

Is it a good tactical knife? I dunno. I don't get in that many street fights to tell. What I do know is that this knife says "business" and will not be confused with a cheap Chinese knife any time soon. If you have to depend on it, it will serve you well. (If you live close to a war zone, spend the extra $30 bucks and buy the full size Griptilian.)

Ah, the Axis lock. I have one of those personalities that has to play with things, and the Axis lock on this knife makes it virtually irresistible to snap, fold, and re-snap *ENDLESSLY.* I specifically tested this knife on this very issue when evaluating it, and it has come through with flying colors. You virtually cannot wear this out! (As I have with a liner lock or two, which literally breaks off with one too many "snaps.") Its as easy to one-handed open and close as any knife that exists - even the vaunted Kershaw finger assist. True, the Axis require more of a wrist or thumb flip, but is very fast and easy to operate. Two thumbs way up, (and out. Snap.)

It fits in the pocket perfectly and is light enough to be unnoticeable, (unlike the bigger model.) I keep the clip on but never use it. I don't having my knife ready to fall out of my pocket when I sit down. Nestled down next to my bills, change, and tube of Blistik is where this knife calls home.

Think about it - of all the knives ever made, this one has never been produced until recently. It is unique in that respect, and you can own one of the finest pocket knives ever constructed.

Made here in the USA. Boy, you better not let that run past you. Its rare, and you better get one for that fact only. You better start buying more USA made products, lest there be no more USA in which to buy.

Wonderful knife. Perfect design, shape, balance, and size. My next knife will be a Benchmade, and will likely be the Bone Collector combo edge, with serrations. I want the larger knife to have when I need it, and I like the look and feel of that knife as well. Will make a great big brother to this mini Grip.