Griptilian List?
Hey Gang, I am trying to collect every non-plastic (g10) and every LE and exclusive or CG griptilian. Not including Ritter grips or any models except 551's, I believe the knife is perfect the way Mr Pardue designed it.
So far I have 551-101, 551-1301, 1303, 1304, 1404.
I know there are also 551-1302 and a law enforcement edition 551bk-LE LTD X15 which I have not yet acquired.
Are there any I am missing? if someone wouldnt mind compiling a list of them that would be great. I know there is the D2 Cabelas exclusive but I would not put it on the list...
Lost
So far I have 551-101, 551-1301, 1303, 1304, 1404.
I know there are also 551-1302 and a law enforcement edition 551bk-LE LTD X15 which I have not yet acquired.
Are there any I am missing? if someone wouldnt mind compiling a list of them that would be great. I know there is the D2 Cabelas exclusive but I would not put it on the list...
Lost
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1401 is a G10 REI exclusive, that's the only one in my inventory that you didn't list. I'm sure there's others though.
https://www.rei.com/product/86...-knife-straight-edge
There's also a SBK version of the 1303 that was limited to 250 and an old gray plastic handle with 440c that was limited to 100.0 -
Oops! I have that one 1401 just forgot to list it. Can anyone think of any others I missed? 0 -
Pics would really help 0 -
551GRY-600 https://picasaweb.google.com/1...#5309474647369530226
551OD-600 this may be the Cabela's version you were talking about, it's not marked as a limited. https://picasaweb.google.com/1...#53094746560426639700 -
Thanks Corey I had no idea the GRY LE even existed! It seems the OD model is 154cm and not limited or exclusive but the OD D2 model is a cabelas exclusive. Im only i terested in any grips made with non-plastic handles and LE models 0 -
Actually I just did a little searching and discovered 2 different gray ones. That one that I just linked to is also currently on ebay and the box label shows 551GY-600 and the blade says limited, but it's not numbered, it's 154CM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Benchm...3:g:iQEAAOSwJQdXB~QS
The other one just happens to be listed on ebay right now too but doesn't reference the model number. It's 440c and numbered xxx of 100.
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That's really cool. There is a third grey model 551-1302 grey handle i think its S30v 0 -
Seems like there would be a 1402 and 1403. Not sure why they would skip those and call it a 1404. 0 -
I cant find any evidence there were ever 1402 or 1403
I think they did 1404 because the 1304 was a camp perry match edition and they did another camp perry grip in 2014 so wanted to give it the same year based model number hence 1404 bit no 1402 or 1403.?
Maybe Jason will know or can help us complete the list?0 -
Most of these have "plain," S, BK, and SBK variants. The following is excerpted from my spreadsheet:
quote:551 (154CM)
551 (440C)
551-1
551BK-101
551BK-1301
551BK-1303
551-1304
551-1401
551-1404
551BKD2
551BTGY
551GY-600
551H2O
551SBKSN-1
551SBKSL
551SBTSL
551T
From: https://docs.google.com/spread...nwK0k0r48/edit#gid=0
EDIT: the GY and GY-600 knives were definitely plastic handled. Not sure whether they "count" but there was some discussion on the previous page so I posted everything. Hope it helps!0 -
I don't collect the LE's unless they have G10 scales. That said, you're list is pretty complete.
The -1402 ultimately became the 551bk-le (law enforcement model with x15-tn. This is a cool finish on the blade, black oxide coating, THEN stone washed. Very unique) Jason stated that somewhere when the model was released. And there was a -1403, it was identical to the -1404, but with an NRA logo etched on the blade, and it was only available thru the NRA. I seem to remember it was 250 pieces just like the -1404.
With details;
551-1301 - Shot show, Black/red G10, Cerekote CPM-M4
551-1304 - Camp Perry NRA, Blue/black G10, Satin D2
551-1401 - REI, Green/black G10 with S30V (Early batches had a matte finish, later ones were more polished)
551bk-le - Law enforcement, Blue/black G10, X15-tn blade with Black oxide finish and stonewash
551-1403/4 - 2nd Camp Perry, Blue/white G10, satin D2 with light tumble finish.
5 total G10 LE's (6 if you count the -1403 and -1404 as different models), and then the CF gold class. And then of course, the 551-1 with Grey/blue G10 and CPM-20CV.
More than ready for a 1601 or another run with CF!!!!!!!! Pretty please!!0 -
This is exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks so much guys at least it gives me a more conplete list to work with in trying to complete the set. If I start bu getting all the G10 models into the collection, it is actually possible to expand on a conpleted set too by changing my definition of complete. Later i might choose to collect every grip offered with super steel etc.
Thanks again great discussion0 -
quote:Originally posted by Lost Lebowski:
I cant find any evidence there were ever 1402 or 1403
I think they did 1404 because the 1304 was a camp perry match edition and they did another camp perry grip in 2014 so wanted to give it the same year based model number hence 1404 bit no 1402 or 1403.?
Maybe Jason will know or can help us complete the list?
I think I have asked Jason 2 years ago. 1402 is the RSK, 1403 is camp Perry NRA super limited?0 -
I also cannot dind a pic or info on 1304 NRA logo version if one exists. I find the camp perry and law enforcement versions but no NRA. 0 -
Hahaha. Guys, I promise, I'm accurate on the LE-G10 history.
Here's a link with a quote from Jason about the 551-1402 being renamed the 551BK-LE, and about the existence of the 551-1403 with the NRA lasermark on the show side of the blade.
http://benchmadeforum.com/eve/...89001?r=502001399001
And here's and image of the 551-1403.0 -
quote:Originally posted by WeAreTheRomans:
Hahaha. Guys, I promise, I'm accurate on the LE-G10 history.
Here's a link with a quote from Jason about the 551-1402 being renamed the 551BK-LE, and about the existence of the 551-1403 with the NRA lasermark on the show side of the blade.
http://benchmadeforum.com/eve/...89001?r=502001399001
And here's and image of the 551-1403.
Yup, that the 1403.
552-1402 was the RSK M390.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Mobile Firelord:quote:Originally posted by WeAreTheRomans:
Hahaha. Guys, I promise, I'm accurate on the LE-G10 history.
Here's a link with a quote from Jason about the 551-1402 being renamed the 551BK-LE, and about the existence of the 551-1403 with the NRA lasermark on the show side of the blade.
http://benchmadeforum.com/eve/...89001?r=502001399001
And here's and image of the 551-1403.
Yup, that the 1403.
552-1402 was the RSK M390.
Definately correct!! (that 552-1402 was the sharpest Benchmade out of box that I have ever received, by the bye)
But there was going to be a 551-1401, but it got renamed. The quote from Jason is near the bottom of the page I linked (I think you actually begged the question on that thread in the first place)0 -
Wait A Sec, that is a picture of 551-1404 the camp perry knife. Both 1304 and 1404 are camp perry LEs with NRA and CMP as included sponsors of the matches in the logo. They are 100% NOT NRA versions at all, I just double checked mine's blue box to make certain.!!?
Also I think Jason mixed up the year and was teferring to 551BK-LE LTD X15 which is the same knife as 1304 camp perry only its a law enforcemnt tribute and has X15 steel. I have never seen a pic or reference to a 2014 Law Enforcement version, am I wrong? Did they make one two years in a row?
Were there actually ever any grips with the NRA's logo only? I think people are just as confused about the 2013 Camp Perry knife too 551-1304 NRA is in the Camp Perry logo but it is not an NRA knife per se'
Also 551-1401 does exist it is the REI exclusive griptilian0 -
Sorry Lost Lebowski, it was late and my tired brain was slipping into a slumber.
You are correct about the 2 Camp Perry's. No "NRA" logo, but rather I was referring to the "Camp Perry" etching. Both the -1304 and the -1403 have a Camp Perry laser mark, and the laser mark is different between the two models.
The -1403 and -1404 are almost identical, except the -1404 has no Camp Perry Laser mark, just the "Limited Edition 1/250" marking on the backside of the blade.
And regarding the 551bk-LE Law Enforcement model, I meant 551-1402, but typed -1401. You are spot on about the -1401 being the REI model.
Post #19 on the link below has some great info about history of the griptilian, as well as some of the earlier limited editions, before Benchmade dressed them up in G10. Unfortunately the list stops at 2010 at the time of the post, but I hope it helps nonetheless.
http://www.bladeforums.com/for...rds-Griptillian-info0 -
Awesome thanks. I was unaware there was a plain jane model but the 1404 is the one with the camp perry markings I have it. So 1403 must be the no logo version? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Lost Lebowski:
Awesome thanks. I was unaware there was a plain jane model but the 1404 is the one with the camp perry markings I have it. So 1403 must be the no logo version?
I suppose it's very possible that the boxes were all marked with -1404?
Here is my 551-1404, ordered directly from Benchmade.com...
Any chance you bought the Camp Perry second hand? Maybe a box swap?0 -
Good point. I think we are getting to the bottom of it, the box on mine is marked 1404 and camp perry, so itsounds like they used the same number for any variant that had that same blade and handle set? 0 -
The 551BK-1402 was a 300 pc. limited that was eventually renamed the 551BK-LE for our law enforcement folks. X15, blue/black G10 handles with blue spacers.
The 551-1403 was the Camp Perry limited in D2 and blue/gray G10 handles. Same knife as the -1404, but it had a Camp Perry lasermark.
Hope that helps!0 -
Also, I think you guys were already on it, but it's easier to just lay it out. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by BMK Jason:
Also, I think you guys were already on it, but it's easier to just lay it out.
Always informative, thanks Jason!0 -
I just took a look at my camp perry box..it's 1404 and the blade has the laser markings. Hope that helps make things more confusing haha. I did buy it off ebay though, so it's possible that boxes could've gotten mixed up by the seller. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Corey:
I just took a look at my camp perry box..it's 1404 and the blade has the laser markings. Hope that helps make things more confusing haha. I did buy it off ebay though, so it's possible that boxes could've gotten mixed up by the seller.
Haha how dare we think it was simple...
551-1404 definitely should not have had the Camp Perry lasermark.0 -
There were some of those that got shipped with the camp Perry etching. I got one myself, and sent it in for a blade replacement. I'm sure there are still some out there like that. 0 -
Ya its wierd. I got mine from an online retailer and it was NIb from benchmade still wrapped. The sticker on the Box says 551-1404 Camp Perry LE and has the appropriate camp perry matches etched on the blade, but apparently BM has another dash number for the camp perry versus the plain blade with no etching and mine should not have been marked 551-1404? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Po:
There were some of those that got shipped with the camp Perry etching. I got one myself, and sent it in for a blade replacement. I'm sure there are still some out there like that.
Yeah, I remember that.
We got it squared away quick, but there was definitely some confusion and a few sneaked out.0
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