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expiredJMBauer74 posted Oct 19, 2022 06:27 AM

3.45" Benchmade Griptilian AXIS CPM-20CV Cerakote Drop Point Knife

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KnifeCenter has 3.45" Benchmade Griptilian AXIS CPM-20CV Black Cerakote Drop Point Knife (551BK-2201) on sale for $110. Shipping is free.

KnifeCenter also has Benchmade Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-20CV Red Satin Drop Point Plain Blade (551-2201) on sale for $110. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LivelyKnob3107 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Blade Length: 3.45" (8.76 cm)
  • Blade Thickness: 0.115" (2.921 mm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-20CV Stainless Steel
  • Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
  • Blade Style: 551 Modified Drop-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
  • Weight: 3.88 oz. (110.00 g)
  • Lock Mechanism: AXIS
  • Overall Length: 8.07" (20.50 cm)
  • Closed Length: 4.62" (11.73 cm)
  • Handle Thickness: 0.64" (16.26 mm)

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This sale price matches this previous FrontPage Deal 
    • This price is a $50 Savings over the list price of $160.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 KnifeCenter customer reviews.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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KnifeCenter has 3.45" Benchmade Griptilian AXIS CPM-20CV Black Cerakote Drop Point Knife (551BK-2201) on sale for $110. Shipping is free.

KnifeCenter also has Benchmade Griptilian AXIS Lock Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-20CV Red Satin Drop Point Plain Blade (551-2201) on sale for $110. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LivelyKnob3107 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Blade Length: 3.45" (8.76 cm)
  • Blade Thickness: 0.115" (2.921 mm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-20CV Stainless Steel
  • Blade Hardness: 59-61HRC
  • Blade Style: 551 Modified Drop-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Studs
  • Weight: 3.88 oz. (110.00 g)
  • Lock Mechanism: AXIS
  • Overall Length: 8.07" (20.50 cm)
  • Closed Length: 4.62" (11.73 cm)
  • Handle Thickness: 0.64" (16.26 mm)

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This sale price matches this previous FrontPage Deal 
    • This price is a $50 Savings over the list price of $160.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 KnifeCenter customer reviews.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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TigD
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Benchmade is well-respected and you do pay a bit for the name, but it earns that with excellent materials, service, technology, and workmanship (quality control being their main issue). IMO it's among the best (for the money) along with Boker, Emerson, and Zero Tolerance. The Griptilian line is well-established (released in 2001) and shines at almost everything. The Axis locks are superb and it's fast, light and smooth; and there's a lot of choice in materials for the blade and the scales.

With many blade steels it's also important who produced it and how it's been treated — Benchmade consistently excels there too. The CPM-20CV in this offers great edge retention and corrosion resistance for the money, while being a bit less tough and harder to sharpen than, e.g., S35VN. As for the handles/scales, I'm not 100% sure what exactly these are, but when you buy Benchmade you can trust it's going to be more than half decent. You can upgrade them later if you want anyway.
RawGG
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This question show up in every single knife post...
wratz
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Kinda like saying if you're buying $200k cars you should learn take care of them yourself. You're not wrong, it's just not helpful and a bit out of touch.

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HCS_KlownOct 21, 2022 07:44 PM
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Quote from masterpoop :
We found the missing fruit loop! Please
Have you ever opened a history book?
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JJoyeOct 21, 2022 07:49 PM
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Quote from HCS_Klown :
For those of you that this would matter, Benchmade destroyed perfectly good firearms for the Oregon City Police. These police depts dont have to destroy firearms, they could sell them to a FFL dealer to provide cash for their department. That's a pro gun control publicity stunt, and Benchmade helped facilitate it.
So I choose to pass on any of their products, no matter the deal.
OCPD was legally required to destroy those guns, and at least some of the guns came from people who wanted them destroyed. If they weren't confiscated from law-abiding citizens, there's no issue.
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masterpoopOct 21, 2022 07:52 PM
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His name is...Klown...with a "K"
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adaltaOct 21, 2022 07:57 PM
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Quote from luckydog97 :
Chinese premium knives have caught up and can be very good...BUT, if you look at such options with comparable quality of design, machining tolerances, steel, heat treatment, customer service, and more...they aren't much lower in price, and then you're supporting foreign companies and workers.

The American companies also leverage a high degree of experience that goes a long way at this level of performance. Experience with things like steel heat treatments, which can take a VERY long time and a lot of money to dial in for example, can make a notable difference in performance with the exact same steel used, so not all M390 or S35VN will perform the same. Experience with things like thoughtful categorical design, ergonomics, and customer service options like fast turn around sharpening and repair are also relevant.

There is a reason they can ask these prices and people pay them.
what are some comparable/high qual knives? i need to reduce my spending.
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JdmatthewOct 21, 2022 08:20 PM
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If I hadn't already picked up a Hogue deka scorpion magnacut and 4V manix 2 xl this week I'd be all over this lol
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JJoyeOct 21, 2022 08:23 PM
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People take for granted that everyone has the same means here, which is definitely not the case. One person could have $150/mth extra spending money, and another might have $10k. Depends on the area (NYC? Ohio?) and person. I live in a hcol area and can pick up the Benchmade line without breaking a sweat, but obviously not everyone has the same arrangement.
I could easily afford one of these knives, or several of them. I just happen to think I'll get more bang for my buck by buying a cheaper knife and spending the money I saved on other things.
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ShoppingReducesEnnuiOct 21, 2022 08:42 PM
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How honorable are they with warranty? I know Kabar is crap. Cutco is good (even though they are the same company). So I'm looking for anyone with experience with this private company.
It's a crapshoot. They somewhat recently started charging a huge premium on warranty for blade replacement, to the point it's nearly as much as a new knife. The blades are excellent all around, but it's not the all inclusive warranty that other names in the industry like Chris Reeve or others are known for.

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ShoppingReducesEnnuiOct 21, 2022 08:45 PM
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Quote from JJoye :
OCPD was legally required to destroy those guns, and at least some of the guns came from people who wanted them destroyed. If they weren't confiscated from law-abiding citizens, there's no issue.
Difference of opinion, but Benchmade made a choice to destroy firearms for a police department when there was no legally binding reason to. At this point, people on that side of the issue see any help, any compliance, as too far and indicative of not being a solid, principled friend.

The old "as long as it's a private business they can do whatever the hell they want" position has rapidly lost supporters.
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ShrewdHorn362Oct 21, 2022 08:53 PM
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It would be funny if Benchmade made bayonets to troll the gun nuts
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ShoppingReducesEnnuiOct 21, 2022 08:53 PM
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Where is a good place to sell used Benchmade knives? I have a 9051 AFO II to rehome
Pm me.
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twoweeledOct 21, 2022 08:57 PM
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I would just get the satin. You'll eventually wear off the black with use even if it's a high quality coating.
That's what I was wondering about. Thanks!
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pantspantspantsOct 21, 2022 08:57 PM
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Love it. Got one.

I've been running with a mini-grip for many years -- and it's still my favorite knife. Own pretty much every EDC knife from Spyderco, Kershaw, and all the cheapies from SanRenMu. And they all have a purpose -- but the mini grip is the one that goes in my pocket when I'm quickly heading out the door.

Looking forward to having a full-size one -- I also like the red color.
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JJoyeOct 21, 2022 09:15 PM
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Quote from ShoppingReducesEnnui :
Difference of opinion, but Benchmade made a choice to destroy firearms for a police department when there was no legally binding reason to. At this point, people on that side of the issue see any help, any compliance, as too far and indicative of not being a solid, principled friend.
What exactly is the issue with destroying firearms? There's nothing unconstitutional about it. They weren't confiscated from law-abiding citizens. You can be pro-2A (as I very much am) without becoming some kind of gun fetishist.

Quote from ShoppingReducesEnnui :
The old "as long as it's a private business they can do whatever the hell they want" position has rapidly lost supporters.
Yes, it's true that some people want to force private businesses to cater to them and their beliefs. Those people are called authoritarians, and more often than not they're also hypocrites.
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ShoppingReducesEnnuiOct 21, 2022 09:26 PM
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Quote from JJoye :
What exactly is the issue with destroying firearms? There's nothing unconstitutional about it. They weren't confiscated from law-abiding citizens. You can be pro-2A (as I very much am) without becoming some kind of gun fetishist.


Yes, it's true that some people want to force private businesses to cater to them and their beliefs. Those people are called authoritarians, and more often than not they're also hypocrites.
I think this discussion is about at the useful end. When you say "gun fetishist" it seems likely this is becoming a moral/non-fact based discussion and becoming an insulting one that isn't about understanding other people's concerns.

The concerns are by people that are against such actions is this.

Benchmade made an affirmative choice- not required, not part of their knife making business- to destroy firearms. This choice by Benchmade means they picked a side in a culture war issue that was requested by a political party in Oregon that has pursued and passed other laws that one side sees as a 2nd amendment issue.

This, any aid and comfort to a side seen as violating either the letter or SPIRIT of the 2nd amendment is working with an enemy- I am NOT PERSONALLY advocating this, but explaining what those who feel that way believe.

It's likely you will personally disagree which is fine. However, you're likely going to make personal attacks on anyone who believes this, which means the facts are less important than the "sides"- which is what this issue is entirely about. Choosing a side. As for being "authoritarian" for boycotting a company who engaged in conduct you personally disagree with- I suppose the civil rights protestors in Birmingham, Alabama were authoritarianism and the boycott, divest, sanctions of South Africa were authoritarian by that measure.
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JJoyeOct 21, 2022 09:44 PM
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Quote from ShoppingReducesEnnui :
I think this discussion is about at the useful end. When you say "gun fetishist" it seems likely this is becoming a moral/non-fact based discussion and becoming an insulting one that isn't about understanding other people's concerns.

The concerns are by people that are against such actions is this.

Benchmade made an affirmative choice- not required, not part of their knife making business- to destroy firearms. This choice by Benchmade means they picked a side in a culture war issue that was requested by a political party in Oregon that has pursued and passed other laws that one side sees as a 2nd amendment issue.

This, any aid and comfort to a side seen as violating either the letter or SPIRIT of the 2nd amendment is working with an enemy- I am NOT PERSONALLY advocating this, but explaining what those who feel that way believe.

It's likely you will personally disagree which is fine. However, you're likely going to make personal attacks on anyone who believes this, which means the facts are less important than the "sides"- which is what this issue is entirely about. Choosing a side. As for being "authoritarian" for boycotting a company who engaged in conduct you personally disagree with- I suppose the civil rights protestors in Birmingham, Alabama were authoritarianism and the boycott, divest, sanctions of South Africa were authoritarian by that measure.
Boycott all you like. I was thinking of examples more like the gay couple that wanted to force that bakery to make them a wedding cake, or the people who want the government to make it illegal for Twitter, Facebook, etc to ban people for posting stuff that those companies don't want on their platforms. Both of the examples you provided don't really have anything to do with private businesses being able to do what they like, unless you're talking about restaurants refusing service to black people.
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