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Benchmade Griptilian vs Kershaw Cryo 1555TI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$110Most expensive
US$68.99Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Matte grey titanium carbo-nitride coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner lock / frame lock with lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with dual thumbstuds and flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible carrying clip, 4-position (right or left, tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carryWorkEDC use
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Solid build qualityFast assisted openingComfortable handleGood value for the priceVersatile pocket carry options
Common complaints
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics
No specific complaints noted in provided sources
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