USA-Made Benchmade Mini Griptilian 556 Knife with CPM-S30V Steel Blade

Paul P. Moraes: Great build quality. Super ergonomic. Blade holds an edge. This knife thrives on abuse.

United States on Nov 11, 2023

Itzik Cohen Arazi: I have both griptilian mini shapes, and they are both amazing, sharp, small and feel nice.
This one came not so centered and a bit loose, but it’s ok.
I removed the thumbscrew and pocket clip.
I got this one because I thought that if I remove the thumbscrew it would be legal to carry in Germany.
Not sure if it’s the case though as you can still open it one handed by pulling on the mechanism and jerking it open.

Germany on Mar 03, 2023

Henrik: Prefer the non-mini Griptilian but quality is super

Sweden on Aug 05, 2022

corentin auge: J'en suis actuellement à ma 5e victime grâce à ce couteau, la lame ne s'effrite même pas ! Je recommande

France on Jan 20, 2022

GM J: La Mini Griptilian es una navaja sorprendente por su filo y diseño. Es pequeña en comparación con la Griptilian normal pero no deja de ser una navaja robusta, en verdad es sorprendente. Tiene un buen sistema de bloqueo y es fácil de usar con una sola mano. Esta navaja es en verdad sorprendente.

Mexico on Jun 16, 2020

Steve: I purchased this knife as a birthday gift for my father in-law. I am extremely impressed by the build and quality of this knife. Fit and finish is very good. Blade centering was spot on. It only took about 100 open and close cycles before the action was smooth and snappy. The jimping on the top and bottom of the handle make for a solid comfortable grip (medium sized hands) while the top jimping extends only a minimal amount onto the blade spine. The blade came very sharp with a smooth even grind down the length. The size if perfect (IMHO) as an everyday carry, as is the weight.

I decided on the Mini Griptilian as my father in-law's grip is not what it used to be, and I figured (based on what I have read about this knife) that it would help with his grip control. He was thrilled (to say the least) to receive this knife as a present, and has been showing it off to all of his friends down at the trap club.

I have been looking into getting the Benchmade Bugout for myself as an EDC, but after handling this knife, I may just have to change my mind.

United States on Nov 05, 2019

David villarreal: En la caja decía producto importado de china cuando en la descripción decía producto de usa

Mexico on May 15, 2019

C.A.C.A.: This is a great little EDC. I originally ordered the regular sized Griptilian but after watching some reviewers on YouTube, I figured the mini would be better suited as an EDC, especially for someone with smaller hands. I'm glad I went with the smaller one.

The mini Griptilian comes in at under 7 inches when fully extended and weighs about 2.5 oz. The handle is classified as, "Polymer" which is a fancy word for reconstructed plastic. I thought I would hate the handle's material, but I actually love it. Not only does it have no resemblance to plastic, but it is extremely grippy, fits perfectly in my hand and looks great.

The blade is 154 CM steel. Don't know what that is? Its very good steel. It wont dull quickly. It will slice through anything and will maintain its shape. It's also easy to sharpen, making it a knife one can cary for years.

To open the blade is the very best part. Its a drop point knife, which makes flicking it open via wrist or with your thumb super fun. Closing it by pinching the two locks on the handle makes the knife drop like butter.

The clip is fine. It works and feels secure. I may switch to a deep...

United States on Nov 02, 2018

wScott: I've had this a few days now. This is my first Benchmade knife and so far it has lived up to all expectations. Fit and finish is superb and the action is glassy smooth. From the factory the tension is just about right to open it with a nudge on the opening stud and a flick of the wrist. The blade locks into place solidly with no movement at all. The Axis lock releases easily with one hand. I read good things about the Axis lock but haven't used the knife enough to comment on them beyond the solid lockup and easy release. The OD green Valox handle feels very dense and hard and I expect it to be durable. The blade is a 2.9" modified drop point with partially serrated edge. Mine is very sharp right out of the box and shaves my forearm hair with no trouble at all. The blade is matte black and looks very good with the green handle. There is a gold Benchmade logo on one side of the blade and the Mel Pardue signature and type of steel, 154CM, on the other. I have read complaints about the jimping on the top and bottom of the knife not being sharp enough. I think it's just about right. You can slide your finger over it easily when applying little pressure but it grips...

United States on Mar 26, 2010