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I had a Benchmade Mini-Ambush knife that was perfect for me. As luck would have it, the locking mechanism broke. I sent it back to Benchmade for repair. Thier reply was that since that knife is no longer in production it cannot be repaired. They offered a Mini-Gripilian as a replacment. My question is can anybody give me a comparision of the Mini Griptilian to the Ambush or any other thoughts on the Gripitilian?
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I have had a good half dozen Benchmades and they all served well. I am down to four now of which two are Griptillians not the mini. Good strong locking folder that you can open with one hand.
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had many b.m.s all 100% great knives. not familar with the ambush but the grip. is a real good knife. cranky72
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I am afraid that I have no experience with the Ambush.
However, I have two Griptilians, one of which is a Mini-Griptilian in D2 steel.
I have been very impressed by the Mini-Griptilian -- I think you will be quite happy with one as a replacement!
John
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Thanks for the replies. According to the spec sheet, the gripilian is very similar to the ambush in all dimensions. Plus, its a benchmade. It cannot be all that bad. I think I will accept the Gripilian as a replacement. My other option is a $50 store credit, but than I would be back at square one with the decision of what knife to buy. Haha
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im a huge fan of Benchmade's Axis lock....can open and close it one handed, either hand.....ive got a 710....since buying this one from tex n cal a year ago its been my go to EDC pocket knife, lil bigger than needed perhaps but i love the thing
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rattler--ditto on the 710s--what is the make on that unusual straight knife? cranky72
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Got a Griptillian that I used as an EDC for many years until I started carrying the Kershaw Leek. Nothing wrong with the Benchmade, just ready for a change and the Kershaw is a little slimmer in the pocket. It is a fine knife though, picked mine up for a stupid low price about 10 or 12 years ago at an after Christmas sale at a local sporting goods place. As others have said the axis lock is probably the best locking mechanism ever designed for a folder. Get good with it and you can sling it open and closed one handed, left or right.
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I have three of these 330's and they are great for my EDC needs:
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rattler--ditto on the 710s--what is the make on that unusual straight knife? cranky72 its one one of the fire members that was at the Tennessee pig hunt in 2013 made....damascus blade, horn handle....bought it cause i liked the look and the price was right......course after i bought it i realized it absolutely doesnt fit with anything i need a knife for so it sits on a shelf looking pretty
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I've got a couple Mini-Grips, one in D-2 and one in 154 CM (likely the one you will receive. Fine knives. In my experience with the 154 CM, (3 knives) the factory edge is a bit fragile (weakened steel) but once you get down to good steel, it's a very good steel.
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