Benchmade 556-S30V Mini Griptilian

The Benchmade 556-S30V Mini Griptilian knife is a Pardue design that features a modified drop point blade that opens smooth with the ambidextrous thumb stud openers. The AXIS locking mechanism on this Pardue design knife keeps the blade where you want it.  The CPM-S30V stainless steel blade (58-61HRC) has a satin finish and a standard/plain edge.  Built with Noryl GTX  handles and 420J stainless steel liners, this manual folder is a perfect size for everyday carry.  It comes with a black, reversible tip-up pocket clip.

CPM-S30V Steel: Chris Reeve is famous for developing two steels directly with Crucible Industries, and boy did this partnership result in an awesome product. S30V is, in many eyes, the ultimate EDC steel. Exhibiting very good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpenability, S30V is utilized by a variety of makers for its performance and balance. CPM-S30V has become one of the most used premium steels on the market among knife manufacturers. If you are looking for a high end stainless steel knife that will keep an edge, that will be durable, and will resist corrosion–definitely consider one made with a CPM-S30V blade.

Benchmade 556-S30V Mini Griptilian Specifications

Blade Length: 2.91″
Blade Thickness: 0.100″
Handle Thickness: 0.510″
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Modified Drop Point
Weight: 2.56 oz.
Clip: Black, Reversible, Tip-Up
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 6.78″
Closed Length: 3.87″
Class: Blue

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