Benchmade Griptilian 551 vs Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal)
Benchmade Griptilian 551 ($165) vs Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) ($180) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Griptilian 551 | Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) |
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| Price | $165 | $180 |
| Weight | 116g | 52g |
| Blade | 3.45" S30V | 3.24" drop point FDE Battlewash |
| Lock | AXIS lock (ambidextrous) | AXIS locking |
| Handle | Noryl GTX | Taiga Green VERSAFLEX |
| Origin | Oregon City, OR USA | USA |
| Weight | 116g | 52g |
| Opening | Stud + hole (ambi) | — |
| Steel | — | ELMAX Powder Steel |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Griptilian 551
- AXIS lock ambidextrous genius
- S30V solid everyday steel
- Made in Oregon USA
- One-hand opening both hands
- Lifetime warranty Benchmade
- $165 for a plastic handle
- Noryl GTX not sexy
- AXIS lock is more complex to maintain
Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal)
- ELMAX superior edge retention
- FDE Battlewash seasonal finish
- 52g ultralight AXIS lock
- USA made Benchmade quality
- Collectible seasonal variant
- $180 seasonal premium
- Limited availability
- ELMAX harder to resharpen at home
Benchmade Griptilian 551 is the better value at $165. If weight matters most, Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) carries lighter at 52g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.