Benchmade Mini Griptilian BM555 Lock Knife Benchmade Knives

Ambidexterous axis lock - 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 the bar is simply moved slightly bacwards with the thumb, while gently 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 555 Mini Griptilian folding knife
• Designed by Mel Pardue, Made in U.S.A.
• Measures 3.87 inches closed, weighs 73 g
• 2.91 inch long, 2.54 mm thick modified sheep foot blade
• 154CM blade steel with high resistance to corrosion, good toughness and edge quality
• Oval thumb hole pull, spine cusp jimping
• 'Axis' locking mechanism which allows ambidexterous, one handed operation
• Handles made of black chequered Zytel
• Handle liners of 410 stainless steel
• Side-changeable, black coated, stainless steel pocket clip