Benchmade Griptilian 551 vs Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter
Benchmade Griptilian 551 ($165) vs Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter ($160) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
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Hidden Canyon Hunter
$160
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Griptilian 551 | Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter |
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| Price | $165 | $160 |
| Weight | 116g | 78g |
| Blade | 3.45" S30V | — |
| Lock | AXIS lock (ambidextrous) | — |
| Handle | Noryl GTX | Stabilized Wood |
| Origin | Oregon City, OR USA | — |
| Weight | 116g | 2.76 oz |
| Opening | Stud + hole (ambi) | — |
| Blade Steel | — | S30V |
| Blade Length | — | 2.79" |
| Construction | — | Fixed Blade |
| Sheath | — | Leather |
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 Hidden Canyon Hunter
- Fixed blade reliability with EDC-friendly size
- S30V steel with excellent edge retention
- Stabilized wood handle is beautiful and functional
- Fixed blade requires sheath — adds bulk
- Limited utility compared to folding design
- $160 for a small fixed blade is premium
Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter is the better value at $160. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.