Mini Grip
Mini Grip
I found a mini grip in D2 steel on sale so I ordered it on Monday and it arrived today. This is my first griptilian and I absolutely love it. It will not replace my Spydercos but it will be in my EDC rotation. This thing is flawless and smooth.
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It's the first "high quality" folder I bought, mostly because my local shop only carries a limited stock and it was recommended by the clerk. The pivot action is one of the smoothest out there. I wish I knew about thumbholes back then and gotten one of those instead of the thumbstud version. I wish Benchmade put a thinner edge on their knives but I fixed that myself. :)
Overall, a good knife.
Overall, a good knife.
Dan (dsmegst)
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i bought several benchmades before i ever came in contact with the spyderco knives i now own.if you thing the mini grip is smooth try the 740 or 745 dejavoo. it is the smoothest knife i have ever opened. all the axis lock knives can be adjusted at the pivot screw so they virtually swing open and closed once the lock button is held back.
My first Benchmade was the mini grip. I bought it in US in about 2004 for $60 IIR - they now seem a bit pricey - But I suppose they're still worth it. Full liners, axis lock - mines been back once for repair, an omega spring failed. Came back with new omega springs, pocket clip, scales, washers...in fact it was the same blade in a new knife! Great customer support from Benchmade.
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i fell the same way and just did not feel right getting one with the thumbhole. I was not sure about the thumbstud but with this lock it is not a issue at all.
I am still a hardcore Spyderco fan but lately I am getting a little burnt out on them and had to try something different, and I am happy I did get it.. :D
i fell the same way and just did not feel right getting one with the thumbhole. I was not sure about the thumbstud but with this lock it is not a issue at all.
I am still a hardcore Spyderco fan but lately I am getting a little burnt out on them and had to try something different, and I am happy I did get it.. :D
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+1 on the Mini Grip....Other then some Benchmade autos I have,The Mini Grip is my favorite Benchmade knife. so smooth and one of the best and strongest locks in the industry....I bought the Pink one the company brought out for Breast Awareness Funding....I don't mind carrying a Pink Knife at all..specially if it's for a good cause and it's a Mini-Grip...Enjoy that little beauty....Doc :D
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I had a mini grip with the Wilkins aftermarket scales on it, still not happy with myself that I sold it. The scales were kind of a milky green, beautiful knife. Sometimes we get so hung up on Spyderco we forget to check out the other guys. Benchmade makes some really nice knives too, as well as several other makers. I love my Spyderco's but there is always room for some other makers in the EDC rotation.
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