Product Description

The Benchmade Griptilian 551SBK-S30V is the do-everything workhorse built for tougher cutting — a full-size 3.45-inch CPM-S30V drop point with a partially serrated combo edge and a stealthy black coating, wrapped in the super-grippy black Noryl GTX handle that made the Griptilian a daily-carry legend.

The 3.45-inch blade is crafted from CPM-S30V, the proven workhorse steel that has anchored Benchmade's lineup for over two decades. Produced through Crucible's particle metallurgy process, CPM-S30V delivers a dependable balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance — sharp out of the box, easy to maintain, and ready for any everyday cutting task. Here that blade carries two practical upgrades: a black coating that adds corrosion and wear resistance with a non-reflective finish, and a combo edge that pairs a plain-edge front section for clean slicing and detail work with a serrated rear section that tears through rope, webbing, seatbelts, and other fibrous materials a plain edge would struggle with.

The black Noryl GTX handle is what gives the Griptilian its name and its reputation. This glass-filled thermoplastic is exceptionally tough and lightweight, molded with an aggressive texture that delivers a secure, confidence-inspiring grip in wet, cold, or gloved conditions. Paired with Benchmade's legendary ambidextrous AXIS Lock, the 551SBK-S30V is a knife built to be used hard.

• Blade: CPM-S30V, drop point profile, black coated finish, combo edge (partially serrated) — 3.45 inches built for both clean slicing and tearing through fibrous materials
• Handle: Black Noryl GTX — tough, lightweight glass-filled thermoplastic with an aggressive molded texture for a secure grip in any condition
• Deployment / Lock: Ambidextrous thumb studs with Benchmade's AXIS Lock — fully ambidextrous, smooth one-handed opening and closing, locks solid with no blade play
• Carry: Reversible clip for tip-up left or right-side carry; built for true everyday pocket carry

First responders, rescue personnel, and outdoor users who need to cut rope, webbing, or seatbelts under pressure — the serrated section is built for exactly that. Tradespeople and hard-use carriers who want a tough, grippy workhorse with a corrosion-resistant black blade. Buyers who want the versatility of a combo edge plus the proven, easy-to-maintain CPM-S30V in a knife that has earned its reputation over decades.

Proven S30V steel, a versatile combo edge, a corrosion-resistant black blade, and the super-grippy Noryl GTX handle that made the Griptilian a legend. Add the Benchmade Griptilian (551SBK-S30V) to your cart today — made in the USA, backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service and lifetime warranty, and shipping same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.