COMFORTABLE: The 555's lightweight design and handle grips make it comfortable to hold, use and take anywhere. $88.00 0 bids + shipping . Benchmade Mini Barrage 585-S30V Knife. Condition is "Used". The Mini Griptilian 555 is a manual knife that can be opened and closed single-handedly. It’s … While light for its size, the Griptilian does indeed take up considerable real estate in pocket or purse. Good knife with manual lock. Have one to sell? Order the 556-S30V Mini Griptilian Knife today to get Benchmade Limited Lifetime Warranty & Lifesharp. Mel Pardue has been grinding Sparks, Making Knives and creating knives for 25 year and still counting. Slight Wear on pocket clip, otherwise mint condition. Benchmade Knives are known for their design of the Axis Lock, it is functionally smooth and easy to operate. Description: Mel Pardue Benchmade Pre Production Folding Knife. $110.00 0 bids + $8.30 shipping . It all started with a drop-point fixed blade hunter made from an old crosscut saw and some Bakelite. Overall very good condition with good tip. Picture Information. The knife suffered from a few material flaws, such as flimsy plastic handle scales, and a … Designer: Mel Pardue; Made in USA; KNIFE LIFE SCORE. ... Benchmade Griptilian Collectible Folding Knives, Benchmade Black Collectible Folding Knives, Preproduction number 0729/1000 etched on blade along with Griptilian and Mel Pardue Design on one side, Benchmade butterfly on other. Customize your EDC of Benchmade Knives online. This AXIS lock has black glass-filled nylon handles with a reversible tip-up pocket clip and a lanyard hole. None of our testers, evaluating for everyday carry, could justify the extra ounces and inches of the Griptilian, especially as compared to all of our svelte award winners. X. 8" overall length with 3.45" blade. Benchmade Pardue Axis Lock 154CM Folding Knife BM 531. Since that time, the knife has seen a mini version and several updates to blade steel, coatings and handle materials. At the very heart of the Griptilian, is the exclusive AXIS locking mechanism. WELL-DESIGNED: Benchmade's AXIS lock is exceptionally strong and fully ambidextrous. The Griptilian is born of custom knifemaker Mel Pardue's passion for functional designs. It’s a manual opener with ambidextrous thumb studs. The reversible pocket clip offers ultimate accessibility. You release the creature's ferocity with a thumb stud. The Benchmade Griptilian is one of Benchmade’s longest running knives as it was introduced in 2001. Image not available. The Benchmade Pardue Griptilian Mini S30V features a 2.91" CPM-S30V drop point blade with a satin finish. 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