Benchmade Griptilian BM551 Lock Knife Benchmade Knives

Benchmade 551 Griptilian Axis Lock Knife, Ambidexterous - one-handed opening & closing

The patented 'Axis Lock' is a hardened steel bar positioned accross the handle liners just behind and below the blade pivot pin. The bar is kept in contact with the blade tang by two omega shaped springs. With the blade fully open the blade tang is securely wedged in place. To unlock and close the blade, slide the axis bar away from the blade, using a thumb, while moving the blade forwards with the index finger.This can be done while holding the knife in either hand, in conveniently ambidexterous operation. With the blade closed, the bar sits in a notch in the front of the blade tang and holds the blade closed.

• Benchmade 551 Griptilian folding knife
• Designed by Mel Pardue, Measures 4.62 inches closed, made in U.S.A.
• 3.45 inch long, 2.92 mm thick 154CM steel, drop point blade
• Dual thumb studs, spine cusp jimping, Axis-lock,  
• 410 stainless steel handle liners with synthetic, chequered handle scales
• Side-changeable, black coated, stainless steel pocket clip

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