Mini Griptilian

[CaptainBeaky]

Any opinions?
Vaguely considering one as a backstage working knife.
Needs to be:
Robust.
Locking - safe to lend to non-knifey colleagues.
Not too big - 3" - 3.5"
One-hand opening *and* closing.
Sharp, with good edge retention.
Decent pocket clip.

Fixed blade not suitable.
I do have one of the Navy K631 Spyderco Police knockoffs which currently fills this role, but this falls down a bit on points 3-6. Definitely not a safe one-hand closer!

The WPK that is my current edc fits everything except #2 - definitely wouldn't lend a friction folder to an unsuspecting colleague!

 

[ElThomsono]

It's a good choice but are they not hard to come by / overpriced?

The pocket clip gets a decent bite but at the trade-off of being a bit snaggy, but I guess that's the side you want it to fall onto.

 

[Stew]

I would go for a ganzo offering of some sort.

 

[CaptainBeaky]

It's a good choice but are they not hard to come by / overpriced?

The pocket clip gets a decent bite but at the trade-off of being a bit snaggy, but I guess that's the side you want it to fall onto.

Easy enough to get hold of, but the price is giving me pause...

 

[CaptainBeaky]

I would go for a ganzo offering of some sort.

Thanks - I'll take a butcher's...

 

[CaptainBeaky]

Hmmmm...

The Ganzo G720 looks worth a a punt - maybe a bit on the large side, and 440C blunts faster than some, but ticks all the other boxes plus it's a third of the price.

 

[Stew]

I’m pretty sure I used to have a g720. A brute of a knife - check the blade thickness. Very solid!!

 

[Greg]

That looks huge.

Mini grips were always popular, I doubt you can go wrong if you don't mind spending the money.

The compression lock is great for one hand operation. Lil Native, Shaman or Para 3 perhaps?

 

[ElThomsono]

Ganzo are decent, for the money unbeatable, but they're always heavy and a bit rough?

Seems the Ritter is ~£125 which is sort of the going rate for these things these days?

I love the look of the Benchmade Bugout but I can't get past the price. In my head it's still the BB days where a decent knife is £80.

 

[Greg]

Me too. Phenomenal the cost of knives now.

 

[5teep]

Hmmmm...

The Ganzo G720 looks worth a a punt - maybe a bit on the large side, and 440C blunts faster than some, but ticks all the other boxes plus it's a third of the price.

I have a few Ganzo knives and the steel on all of them is not great for edge retention.

 

[Stew]

Seems ok on the ones I still have.

The other knife I remember but don’t know the model number of was a San Ren Mu that had metal handles with a swoopy blade and handle. I changed the blade shape on a couple and eventually sold them on but shouldn’t have.

 

[CaptainBeaky]

Well, I've plumped for the G720 - not too spendy for a beater that will spend most of its life in a tool bag, plus I won't mind lending it.
Always very reluctant to lend a decent knife after lending one to a colleague on site who promptly started cutting plasterboard with it
A mistake I've only made the once...
If it turns out to be rubbish quickly, it can go back and I'll have another look at the Griptilian.

 

[Stew]

Seems ok on the ones I still have.

The other knife I remember but don’t know the model number of was a San Ren Mu that had metal handles with a swoopy blade and handle. I changed the blade shape on a couple and eventually sold them on but shouldn’t have.

SRM 939!

 

[noddy]

The Persistence/Tenacious has a faithful following ... and probably can cut plasterboard judging by reviews

 

[Greg]

SRM 939!

I am pretty sure I have one in the UK, welcome to it when I am back.

 

[Stew]

I am pretty sure I have one in the UK, welcome to it when I am back.

Yes please! I searched it out and not available anymore.

 

[Greg]

You'll have to remind me, I am not likely to be back in the UK before December. I am certain I have one though, I can picture it in the draw.

I need to be a bit ruthless with all that gear really.

 

[Fast but dim]

I love my mini grip. It's my go to "house rough use" knife.
Easy to open and close, tough to sharpen though. I'd guess I got it of BB...£35 posted and PayPal 🤣🤣🤣

I think Martyn showed me it would flick open on a bborc years ago.

 

[Renton]

I bought a full size griptillian but found it a little bulky and tacticool looking for work. I had a fake bugout which was great size/weight wise and would snap up a real one if i saw one for a good price.
Ultimately settled on a bright orange Delica 4. Big and comfy enough without being bulky or heavy and the orange helps me avoid losing it and is a bit friendlier for the sheeple (though most people in the warehouse have stanley knives or auto retracting safety knives).

 

[Nice65]

I bought a full size griptillian but found it a little bulky and tacticool looking for work. I had a fake bugout which was great size/weight wise and would snap up a real one if i saw one for a good price.
Ultimately settled on a bright orange Delica 4. Big and comfy enough without being bulky or heavy and the orange helps me avoid losing it and is a bit friendlier for the sheeple (though most people in the warehouse have stanley knives or auto retracting safety knives).

I snagged an orange Delica 4 from someone on BushcraftUK for £45 a few years ago. Brilliant thing it is, prompted me to look at the Endura recently, but as mentioned, prices are getting ridiculous for recognised manufacturer knives.

I love my little Civivi, that would be an option if the Ganzo doesn’t fit the bill.

 

[Nice65]

@CaptainBeaky

Tidy, came in at £63 ish all in.



The Elementum are pretty too.

CIVIVI Elementum Flipper Knife G10 Handle (2.96" D2 Blade) C907V

The CIVIVI Elementum EDC knives are famous for their minimalist design and stylish combinations. Elementum is the world's best EDC knife.

www.civivi.com

 

[Stew]

Is that Tidy a slippie? Looks like it could
Be.

 

[Nice65]

Is that Tidy a slippie? Looks like it could
Be.

Sorry mate, it’s a Civivi Baby Banter. It is also a tidy little knife. Misunderstanding.

It’s a liner lock with ball detent to hold it shut but nothing to hold it open bar the choil.

With a redesign it could be slotted into the UK legal category, but I don’t see Civivi doing it.

 

[Andylaser]

Ganzo are decent, for the money unbeatable, but they're always heavy and a bit rough?

Seems the Ritter is ~£125 which is sort of the going rate for these things these days?

I love the look of the Benchmade Bugout but I can't get past the price. In my head it's still the BB days where a decent knife is £80.

Yes the Mini Bugout looks superb, but he price is arse clenching. O