220 $
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Benchmade |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | Griptilian |
From Doug Ritter's website:
So, you ask, what features were required to fully satisfy my desired requirements?One-hand openingLocking blade with a very secure and strong blade lockPocket clipFully ambidextrous (clip, lock and blade opening)Traditional wide-chord drop point blade shape, 3 to 3.5 inches long Composite non-slip handle/scalesEffective finger guardLanyard holePremium grade stainless steel blade that holds an edgeQuality construction beyond reproachPreferably, made in the USA
A long time go there were an awesome knife called benchmade griptilian. This knife was sturdy, reliable, lightweight and pretty useful for EDC. Then one survival specialist Doug Ritter took this knife and made an RSK MK1 of him. He changed blade geometry, steel and finish and made it almost perfect folding knife which can really be compared with models twice it's price. This made RSK MK1 my no1 folder for all the times. And now he released exclusive version of RSK MK1 with M390 blade. Behold the one and only beautiful, awesome and perfect knife: Doug Ritter RSK MK1 M390.This knife will be also available with orange handle and in mini size in both colors. Please inquiry if you are interested in those upcoming editions. | RSK® Mk1 | ||
| Griptilian® handle & mechanical design | Mel Pardue | |
| AXIS Lock design | Bill McHenry and Jason Williams | |
| Blade Design | Doug Ritter | |
| Blade Material | Böhler M390 hardened to 60-62 HRC | |
| Blade Length | 3.44 in. (8.74 cm) | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.115 in. (2.92 mm) | |
| Blade Shape | Wide-Chord Drop Point | |
| Blade Grind | High Flat grind with 30º inclusive edge, 6.9º bevel | |
| Blade Edge | Plain Edge | |
| Blade Finish | Heavy Stonewash | |
| Closed Length | 4.62 in. (11.73 cm) | |
| Open Length | 8.06 in. (20.47 cm) | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.64 in. (1.63 cm) max | |
| Weight | 3.82 oz. (108.29 g) | |
| Handle Material | Glass-filled Noryl GTX | |
| Liners | 410 Stainless | |
| Pivot Washers | Phosphor Bronze | |
| Pocket Clip | Ambidextrous Reversible, Removeable, Parkerized Stainless Steel | |
| Lock Mechanism | Ambidextrous | |
| Opener | Ambidextrous Dual Thumb Studs | |
| *Specification subject to change without notice | ||