Out of the box very sharp and beautifully ground blade. The action is butter smooth. Solid lock up and dead on center. The scales provide a nice texture but not too aggressive of a grip. I also have the Deka Wharncliffe and am very impressed with the quality and ergonomics of both knives. Hogue knifes are an outstanding product and great value.

Love the original in M390 and there isn't anything to not love about the mini the knife comes razor sharp and holds an edge well with it's comparable 20CV steel, no hot spots for me and super light weight perfect as my around the house knife. I believe these knives are the best you can get for the price and happy with my purchase.

Wow fit,finish,action,ergonomics why would anyone by a mini griptillian when this gem is on the market if you don't have one get one you won't be sorry!

When you look at the EDC market these days, a buyer is absolutely inundated with options all over the price and materials range.

This is bang on the best value, quality, execution of design and combination of materials!

I picked the mini up for a smaller, less threatening-looking folder for my work carry, and was worried that it would not be big enough for my hands, I wear an XL glove, but I still had plenty room for all four fingers in my grip. It not only allows for a full four-finger grip, but the jimping is perfect and lands write under my thumb.

I had heard the handle was rough on pockets, that was not the case at all with mine. I am able to remove it on even my thicker Duluth fire hose pants with no issues.

Even if you are a bit of a steel snob, like me, it is hard to argue against the choice of 20cv and Hogue seems to have done an exceptional job on the heat treat. Especially with how well the grind is done on this blade. It is thin enough behind the edge to pass easily through most things you would cut on a daily basis and not have to worry about edge deflection of chipping. Out of the box it was easily in the top 3 sharpest factory edges I have ever had.

If you are looking for a great all around carry on the smaller size, I don't think you are going to find a better choice. In a vast world in all shapes, sizes and materials for someone looking for a great EDC blade, this one stands out in all categories. I can easily see myself buying the bigger version to take the place of other my full-size knife made by that other company.

I love this knife so much that I have now turned around and ordered the large size too! A great looking user with fantastic steel. The action came out of the box perfect. The texturing on the handles was a bit rough for my taste (and for my pants) so I hit it with some sandpaper and knocked it down a bit. The looks of the knife are unchanged but now it comes out of my pocket much more smoothly and won’t tear up my pocket eventually. Fit and finish is otherwise flawless in every way, and came out of the box much sharper than just about any knife I’ve ever purchased. I can’t say enough positive about this knife. Thank you Mr. Ritter!

I'm a collector and I consider the Ritter knives excellent knives. I recently purchased two of the mini's and one full size. They are my favorites in my collection.

Probably the best knife you can buy if you're looking for something with: practical EDC size and shape, great steel, smooth manual open, G10 scales, good ergonomics, fantastic build quality, and a reasonable price. The ABLE lock is fun. You can open the knife just by depressing the lock and flicking your wrist. I read and watched a bunch of reviews before buying this knife and it has lived up to everything people said about it. Clearly a lot of thought and effort went into the design, and it's been perfect for me.

I presently own eight of the Ritter/Benchmade minis and just purchased two of the Ritter/ Hogue minis. I consider these knives to be the best in my collection. I have over one hundred knives in my collection some factory produced and many custom made. The Ritter knives are by far my favorite. An excellent knife for the price. I forgot, I also have three of the full size Ritters in my collection.

I am happy to now have the Mini-RSK. I was truly and completely impressed with everything about the RSK. Everything said about the RSK is true of the Mini, comfortable ergonomics, cutting ability, superb steel, fit, finish and outstanding quality. The smaller knife feels better in my hand and has a greater ease of carry. The source of my two criticisms is the pocket clip. The pocket clip is same size on both versions. First, I think a smaller clip would have better aesthetic. Second, it does not create hot spots or discomfort in my right hand but it does in my left hand. (I keep my knife in my right pocket and set up for right hand carry but I am left handed.) I have ordered a smaller clip aftermarket to address this. Despite my opinion on the pocket clip this is a great knife and is worthy of a Five Star Review!