Description
The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN puts a black-coated, partially serrated 154CM hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot blade on a sand colored Valox handle, a desert-ready take on the classic Griptilian 550. The ambidextrous thumb-hole opener and AXIS lock work equally well in either hand, with 420J stainless liners stiffening the handle at just 3.25 ounces.
Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN specifications
- Blade: 3.45 in hollow-ground modified sheepsfoot, 154CM stainless steel, 58-61 HRC, black coated, partially serrated, thumb-hole opener
- Handle: sand Valox with 420J stainless liners
- Lock: AXIS, reversible tip-up black clip
- Open length: 8.07 in, closed length: 4.62 in
- Weight: 3.25 oz
What does 550SBKHGSN mean?
Benchmade suffixes decode the build: S is a partially serrated edge, BK is the black blade coating, HG is the hollow-ground grind and SN is the sand colored handle. So the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN (SKU BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD) is a black serrated hollow-ground sheepsfoot on a sand handle, not a sand colored blade.
Is Benchmade discontinuing the Griptilian?
The Griptilian family continues in current production, but this hollow-ground 154CM generation is long retired, and the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD is out of stock at Going Gear.
Why is the Benchmade Griptilian so popular?
A grippy glass-filled handle, the ambidextrous AXIS lock and proven American steel at a fair price made the Griptilian a benchmark EDC. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD adds a subdued black blade and desert sand color.
Does LifeSharp cover serrated blades?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service resharpens both the plain and serrated portions of the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD free for the life of the knife.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The Benchmade Griptilian 550SBKHGSN BCM-GRIPTILIAN550SBKHGSNFOLD was made in the USA in Oregon City, Oregon, and remaining dealer stock is the only source for this retired variant.