Benchmade 551SBK-S30V Griptilian in a new version, has been equipped with a blade made of CPM-S30V steel, widely considered to be the best stainless steel on the market. The Benchmade 551SBK-S30V has a partially serrated drop -point blade with a flat grind. The blade, covered with a black protective layer, is made of American CPM-S30V stainless steel, hardened to a hardness of 58-60 HRC . The shape of the blade, the type of cut and the quality of the steel used cause that the blade maintains excellent working sharpness for a long time and has outstanding cutting properties. The hole in the blade allows you to conveniently unfold the blade with one hand for right and left-handed people. A fragment of the back of the blade has been raised and subjected to grooving, thus creating a stable point of support for the fingers when guiding the blade precisely. The flagship Benchmade mechanism, the double-sided Axis-lock lock , is responsible for work safety , valued for its enormous mechanical strength, resistance to dirt and ease of use for right and left-handed users. Sand linings attached to 420J steel inserts, made of Noryl GTX. Non-slip texturing of the handle ensures a solid and secure grip of the knife even with a wet hand. Discreet carrying of the knife in the pocket is ensured by a steel clip, with the possibility of transferring it to the other side. Benchmade 551SBK-S30V Griptilian is a kind of icon among everyday knives, in which the manufacturer has put maximum emphasis on functionality, durability of the structure and reliability of operation. Basic information Blade profile Drop Point Steel hardness [HRC] 58-60 Blade lock type AXIS® Lock Knife type folding Opening type thumb pin Steel type stainless - S30V Additional data Wearable clip is Cladding material noryl gtx Corrosion resistance tall Dulling resistance very high Cut type flat Application (destination) EDC Dimensions Total length [mm] 205 Blade length [mm] 88 Folded length [mm] 117 Blade thickness [mm] 3 weight [g] 110