Benchmade Mini Griptilian 556-1 - Overview and Review
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My spring broke on my mini grip...sent it in for warranty work...got it back 2-3 weeks after sending it in...with a deep pocket clip for just asking...Im really impressed with their service..I can see why they cost a bit more., theres value in back up service.
It should not be breaking in the first place.
@@rman8853 omega springs break eventually.
Just picked up the 551-1 (same exact knife but in full size) and absolutely love it. First benchmade knife I’ve purchased and i can honestly say I’m glad I made my choice
I would like to say that I’ve had my 940-2 for years, it’s been fidgeted with, opened and closed, countless thousands of times. The Axis lock still works exactly the same as when it was new. There, I said it.
Same here. Never had an omega spring fail on any of my many Benchmade knives, and I use them pretty hard and fidget with them when I’m not working.
I had one fail on me, but it was rusted horribly and that was due to being near the ocean 24/7. But they sent me a new one, upgraded thumb screws and pocket clip all for free just asked for it
@@keenobservations3050 exactly, on the off chance one breaks, they’ll take care of you, and worse come to worse, you can buy aftermarket clips.
@@Jmwtime I honestly didn’t expect them to reply to my email so quickly. I was going to cannibalize one of my other mini grips. But knowing they back up their knives so well keeps me a buyer
@@keenobservations3050 yeah man, there’s a pretty high butterfly tax, but you can’t argue with the Lifesharp warranty
I love mine. Been carrying 6 or 7 years. I have the post instead of thumbhole, I'm missing a little over half my thumb on my dominant hand from an accident (also first digit of my middle and half of my ring finger) and it's easy for me to open because I don't have to overextend my thumb (nub). I can still open it and close it slowly one handed without having to flick it. I love that I can use it in both hands, the clip can be reversed etc.
I have never owned a Griptillian but I love the weight of my mini, I'm way more likely to actually carry a knife that doesn't weigh me down or is bulky. I also love that even in NY state (which has questionable knife laws, though they at least cleared up the "gravity knife" thing) I don't really have to worry about legality much.
Mine actually saved my ass one time, I got jumped in a dangerous neighborhood (just a bunch of kids, about 5 16-20 year olds) who were walking along next to me and talking to me and the moment I looked away one sucker punched me in the jaw. I started to go down but caught myself and pulled my knife out while doing this embarrassing little skip thing backwards (maybe it made me look like a boxer, doubt it though 😆 - I just got punched and was trying not to get on the ground for them to give me a kicking and take my money). They backed off after they saw the knife in my hand but followed me a bit, I got around a corner where they couldn't see me book it out of there before they could call a car full of their friends 😂
But even with my bad hand and my head all fucked up I was able to pull it out, open it and defend myself without dropping it. 🤷🏻♂️
I just got into Benchmade this year. My first is a standard Mini Grip. I love it. Also recently bought an aluminum handled 945. I normally like bigger knives but I love my mini Benchmades. I can fit all four fingers on the grips of both. Great edc blades.
I have several Benchmades over 5 years old and I’ve never had problems with omega springs. I’ve found that depressing the axis lock with two fingers so the pressure is distributed evenly and not put on one side extends the life of the spring immensely.
I never noticed it was off center, now that you mentioned it I did take it apart. Sanded a burr off one of the washers and put it back together, all good now. My wife also has the pink d2 version and she loves them both.
I've noticed BM has stepped up their QC in the last few models I've recieved. Dont have a mini grip due to grip size but definitely need to add one or two in the rotation.
Good review man.
Off centering that can't be fixed by adjusting screws needs more thickness behind the washers. I cut out washers from a plastic container (it happened to be .013" thick, put them on both sides, and problem fixed. It doesn't take too much to correct the centering. This is also how you correct the centering on an integral without drilling.
I've just bought the base model, s30v with frn handles. It's absolutely fine. I got it on Amazon Spain as a flash offer. I never really wanted one (I have the Bugout and the Spyderco Chaparral) but I am pleasantly surprised. It's a deft in and out of the pocket EDC.
My little tuppence to the chat is that the base model is dead on. I wouldn't punt up for the "improved" model. I have the Sheepsfoot blade which I also recommend.
I just broke the omega spring on my Bugout the other day, but this was after 4 months of incessant opening and closing. If you are opening it just when you have to use it, I’m sure it’ll last you a long time.
i've carried a 556 for over ten years, it's such a good one -
If you want a longer handle, get the full size Griptilian instead of the Mini. I like the Mini size, not too big, not too small.
I own the full size version of this one. Swapped the black clip for a tumbled TI Lynch clip. My favorite knife.
I love your down-to-earth and logical reviews. :)
I've had this exact model for about 5 years or so & the thing was pretty decent right out of the box & it's still pretty solid.
P.S. - According to a 14 year old Nutin' Fancy video, he shows the Mini-Grip in 440C Stainless steel.
I just ordered one of these, I couldn’t resist the 112.00 price from GovX !!
Got the yellow polymer Mini-Grip. Action is stellar when tuned, but then there is always some horizontal blade play. If you tune the blade play out the action instantly becomes too stiff.
I find this unacceptable.
I still carry it as a stress relief tool that cuts / pierces when needed. I'll also have my kids paint it into a bee. Flytanium gtips cost 110$ which is a bit salty.
My 20CV MiniGrip in Sheepsfoot configuration is a first production run, numbered #54.
It came with the long deep carry clip with crappy paint, I would've wanted it to come with the small BugOut style deep carry clip in the much tougher black oxide finish.
Tell Ricky we hope he and his family are doing well and can't wait for some more in car content.
You can definitely get them in D2, production even. I like their FRN way better than the G10 on these as the G10 has minimal texturing and is kind of slick in the hand.
My thoughts exactly. Benchmades G10 is slippery if your hands are dry. The FRN is better for grip. The FRN does gouge easier if you drop it though. The G10 not really. I'm with you though , the normal version is better for the price. I have this 556-1. Good knife, gutted a deer with it and it lasted 4 years until I needed to replace the omega spring. Lot of abuse and non stop flickings in that timespan lol. This knife is now discontinued so I'm glad to own it
I have 2 mini grips 1 in d2 and 1in m4 I love them a backup knives.
My omega springs are great more than a year later and I use my benchmade every day.
Great video..2.91" is the blade length.. Thanks again. My knife is perfect for the most part.
God this model and M4 model are loctite and tightened so hard. We just wanted it apart for the unique pivot and black liners but ended up ruining a few drill bits and melting the jade handles that it came with. 😂 Advice is to heat this bad boy up screw by screw before attempting to take it apart. They still sell them now and again.
Love my griptilians! I would recommend them! What are you doing with pocket knives?lol I would love to see what you consider hard use folder. Also where are people getting Benchmades. I never had issues with Benchmades manufacturing, centering sharpness etc. I have 6 and had 8 lost two 😕. I had my omega springs break on one grip(6years old) but still works manually set very well. Had a liner lock fail on me with almost no effort and seen a frame lock do the same. For American made it is on par with any other company in my opinion. For what you get for the price.
Hmmm I have always wondered about mini griptilian. Thanks for the insight! 💮
Just got my first one, DLT exclusive 556 In s90v
Just bought this knife and will be checking out your blade centering tutorial. I noticed mine was off-center. Do you find that the axis lock spring is a bit grity when you pull back on it? Sounds like it is rubbing on something but maybe I just need to break it in.
Sometimes that happens. Usually, they smooth out after a few days of playing with it.
I was going to buy this at Ducks today but I didn’t like the handles and the play on it wasn’t that great. It was the s30 v version. I’m on a Cold Steel kick lately and can’t seem to shake it
Almost bought so many of these. Mini osborne is next tho
I want to like the mini, but the handle feels shifted too far back because of that finger guard. Simultaneously too far from the edge, and not enough handle at the butt end.
The Mini Ritter Hogue, or in this case the Benchmade Mini Griptillian?
Isn't 556-1 steel supposed to have CPM-20CV steel? 12:24 shows the blade marking is only 20CV. Is this another variant or customized version of 556-1?
CPM 20CV and 20CV are the same thing. They just didn't put "cpm" in front of it. Before Crucible, it was "DuraTech" 20cv which is the same composition but still powder formed. This isn't that. Its Crucible's stuff. No difference other than the choice not to include the letters.
They should have stuck with a hollow grind like the older models.
Hello, is there a lil bit of side to side play on blade? Is it normal? I
It's totally fine. If it bothers you too much you can tighten the pivot but you might not get it to drop shut. Alternatively if you use some blue loctite in the pivot and wait a day you can make micro adjustments to the pivot without making it too tight. You don't want up and down blade play is all.
Anyone know who makes scales for the mini grip? Especially micarta scales 👍🏻
I can’t spydieflick the mini. But man it’s a great lil knife
Axis lock get in the way? I’ve learned to hold it in a slightly different way and get the spydie flick down.
Would you say this is a good buy for a brand-new at $155?
Yes
Never noticed that you never did the mini grip but ok
How we get some stickers?
Is there any earthquake happening? PS) Why don't you review the knife after you've.... actually used it?
It's very easy to have the blade centered without blade play when you have "Bearings" , the Tolerances have to be a lot tighter when you have Washers in the pivot , "Bearings" Saved the Chinese knife industry , the Chinese couldn't make a good , drop shut knife on washers that didn't have blade play , it was Sad ....
My omega springs broke the day that I got it.
….oh shit
How?
@@hawleyfromhell they didn’t. I was just making fun of the crazies that always have omega springs break on them. I have 2 940’s, 1 griptilian, and 1 mini grip and never had any problems. Had my oldest on for over 13 years
Buy a clone for under €20 from AliExpress and you might find yourself considering to buy the real thing for upwards of €200😷
We need to stop giving our business to the Chinese sellers. 3 years later they are booming and we can't stop them.