#195741 - 02/12/10 08:03 AM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: Doug_Ritter]
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Registered: 02/11/10
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Loc: Central
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Picked up an Orange Griptillian 3 days ago. I am surprised the reviewer did not appreciate how light it was compared to how strong it is with the axis lock system. That to me is the beauty of this knife. Have to agree, this reviewer was very thorough but too focused on aestetics. Best orange folder out there in my opinion.
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#195745 - 02/12/10 01:42 PM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: Fresno]
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Registered: 10/01/09
Posts: 184
Loc: Nebraska
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I was over the injection dimples after about the 4th reply, more concerned about the feel, which luckily craig was nice enough to respond about, thanks.
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#195758 - 02/12/10 03:45 PM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: T_Co]
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Registered: 02/10/10
Posts: 56
Loc: SE PA United States
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T_Co, I understand completely about the "feel" issue. That is one of the first things I noticed and initially was not happy about. The more I use it and get to know it, the more I realize that it is simply because it is so light, a valuable quality in EDC as well as emergency situations.
I have quickly come to appreciate all the detailed design features of this knife and am really happy that someone showed it me. A tip of the hat to Doug!
Not inexpensive for sure but worth the money in my opinion. No hesitation to say that.
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#195773 - 02/12/10 06:24 PM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: T_Co]
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Registered: 03/31/06
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A couple of comments regarding that article:
First I own, at last count, five folding Benchmade's and three fixed bladed. One of whom, the 721 (Axis Lock) was my work knife for several years. It was used every working day. Sometimes several times per day. They are excellent duty knives.
Second: To my knowledge there is no salt water resistant steel that will take and retain an ultra sharp edge. That's a consequence of the steel's composition. In other words it's a trade off. Superior corrosion resistance at the expense of a small reduction in edge keenness.
Third, the only reason why the knife is opening in his pocket is because he has allowed the pivot to loosen. With any knife of this construction opening and closing the knife causes a small amount of rotation in the pivot. Because the pivot is essentially a bolt, friction between the bolt heads and the handle causes the pivot to loosen up over time. It not really a manufacturing or design issue. Just poor maintenance. You have to clean and maintain your other tools. Why should this one be any different?
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#195776 - 02/12/10 08:12 PM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: Leigh_Ratcliffe]
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Registered: 08/19/03
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...snip... Second: To my knowledge there is no salt water resistant steel that will take and retain an ultra sharp edge. ...snip... Well, not technically steel, but you CAN get a talonite/Stellite based knife for "ultra sharp" and salt water resistance. No, it's NOT going to be quite as sharp as say a good high carbon steel, but it'll be shaving sharp, and will tend to hold that edge a LONG time. (BTW Talonite is Mostly Cobalt and Chrome, with only a small percentage of iron in it (<3%) - It's also known as Stellite 6BH) The BIG issue? PRICE. I think the only non custom maker that ever used it was Camillus Not used as much anymore, as a lot of the uses, people have shifted to H1 steel, but IMHO it doesn't give as good an edge, but does maintain the salt water resistance
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#195787 - 02/12/10 11:33 PM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: T_Co]
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Registered: 12/01/07
Posts: 7
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I EDC an orange MK1, and I do not have the same complaints as that reviewer. I never noticed the dirty dimples before and just shrugged my shoulders. I too was initially surprised at the knife's light weight, but now consider this to be a benefit. I have never had this knife open inadvertently in my pocket as the reviewer describes. I carry it clipped in my right front pocket. It feels good in my hand during use and opening it is very smooth and easy.
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#195829 - 02/13/10 06:18 PM
Re: DR1 vs Griptillian
[Re: Bill_Mead]
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Registered: 11/24/05
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Loc: Orange Beach, AL
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This thread reminds me of a few conversations I overheard back when Glocks were first coming to market. "Plastic" just isn't what it used to be.
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