DISCONTINUED Benchmade Model 550HG Griptilian - designed by Mel Pardue

It's a whole new species of lightweight folder never before available!

The NEW! Model 550 Griptilian gives you a handful of modern age creature comforts specially bred for the person who wants something more from a knife, and at a price everyone can live with. The Griptilian is born of custom knife maker Mel Pardue's passion for functional designs.

Featuring a "genetically" modified sheepsfoot blade offering optimum versatility and the edge tooth sharpness is always ready to cut. You release the creature's ferocity with a unique oval shaped opener-hole which is sized for utility and beveled for comfort. At the very heart of the Griptilian, is the exclusive AXIS locking mechanism. This modern marvel gives life to a cutting tool like you have never experienced before, especially in a lightweight folder. Rock-solid ambidextrous function is sure to tame the most die-hard of traditionalists. And you can grab onto the lightweight, injection molded handle with its grip-textured surface and rib covered spine that grabs you right back for a "can't let go" grip. The Model 550 also comes with a reversible carry-clip for right or left side carry.

So now you've been warned, don't hold back! GET THE GRIP! GET THE GRIPTILIAN!