Applied Weapons Technologies Griptilian Handle Set: Now It's a Grip!
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- Here's my review of the excellent handle kit for the Benchmade Griptilian (and Mini Grip) by Applied Weapons Technologies. AWT was founded and is owned by Shane Ward, a young man from Kentucky, and got its start making high performance long range rifle chassis from billet aluminum. Along the way, to fill time and pay the bills, Shane branched out into making handle sets for the Benchmade Griptilian. In this video, we'll examine a set, and they are excellent! With great ergonomics, precise machining, solid hardware and a super tough hard anodized finish, the AWT Grip grips are a great option to upgrade the Noryl GTX handle of your Griptilian.
Here's the link to Shane's website:
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I have two sets of these scales one large and one mini, I had a problem with centering on the large. Contacted Shane and he said the pivot was to long, I sent in in and he fixed it for me for price of shipping. My knives perfect now. Great review, I look forward to more from you.
Thank you for this video! It helped me to firm up my purchase finger on the AWT web site. I had it ordered 5 times before this video but just was not convinced enough to complete the online purchase. With this review I was able to click purchase with confidence.
Just ordered a pair of these which gave me a 'nothing to lose' mindset on my current Grip FRN handles. What I (& most of the world) hate about them is lightweight & the molded 'jimping'. To address the [lack of] handle weight, I mixed up some 8-minute epoxy & carefully filled the pockets at the heel & non-spine side. This avoids any possible interference with the liner assembly. Then I carefully filed, sanded, & buffed those irritating molded 'jimping' areas.
Much improved feel in the hand & better balance. Kinda old school but I'm pleased with the results!
Beautiful Griptilian, love the scales. Just needs a Benchmade polished deep carry clip.
I said the same thing with my applied weapons technology scales, which is, wow this has amazing action now even better than before!!!!!
I have a set of these on my Ritter Grip. Such a huge improvement over the stock toy handles.
Thanks +TheApostleP just fitted a set of electric blue with raw back spacer. Happy New Year
These scales look great - just like a factory BM 707. For those that have Grips at the old price, these would be ideal. You could get, before they went to MAP pricing, a 707 for $98 from KW. Now you pay $140, and a Mini-Grip is $89. Add $76 for these grip and that Mini-Grip is more than a factory 707. Of course, there is no aluminum option for the full sized Grip. The new G10 ones are nice though, but spendy, as you get a different steel too.
i love the the frn grips you stand corrected. part of the reason i love the 551 griptilian so much is that it has no finger grooves, and your able to sweep the thumb along the length of the grip and flip the knife open instinctively in any situation, when you put a pronounced one finger choil, you need to have a more precise thumb placement to flick the knife open. imo you put these grips on your knife and its a completely different knife, and not necessarily for the better. i love my griptilian just the way it is.
+TheDallasdeadeye you and me brother, the stock handles are the main reason I love the griptillian.
Why are you using the thumb stud on a Axis lock knife. It should be a one thumb affair to open and close that knife. Pull the Axis lock bar back with only one thumb and swing it open. To close it do the same, you don’t need both thumbs to actuate the lock. It took me a while to figure out that method but when I did I fell in love with the Axis lock.
Just ordered a set of these. It should be a good upgrade over stock.
Benchmade announced G-10 scales for the Griptilian family nine days ago on Twitter and Facebook. Of course most of us already own the knife, so new scales is the most logical option.
Cool. I wasn't aware of this. Never could understand why they didn't. Micarta, aluminum and carbon fiber would be nice options too. Thanks for the info.
how thick comrade?!
+Matthew Perry blade HQ has the new G10 handled griptilians.
+kerryrwac That figures. They're always finding ways to get me to spend my money.
Yeah but if you don’t then the -1 series is great because for the same or even lower if it’s a mini grip you can get upgraded scales with 20cv blade steel
Saw this video coming from Instagram. I really need to get a set of these with a custom clip and send it off to you for a spa treatment + sharpening!
Idk if I should buy a mini grip + AWT (cause i hate the grips handle) or just go for a 707 sequel, the latter probs being cheaper overall
great thoughts on the scales Rob! I've had mine about a week now and am absolutely loving them... big ups to Shane & Jeff over at AWT...
what's the difference between the normal blade profile and the Krein regrind?
I used to lust after Wilkins grips, but because they are are so difficult to acquire, I gave up. I suspect these will be easier to get. They look very nice, which may offset their cost.
Having two sets of AWT scales now. Heres my quick conclusions:
Scales are amazing.
Bought my knife the same week as the scales. Wouldn't even consider carrying a grip with stock scales.
The blade action is better than excellent, but not perfect. Even with polished washers and contact points, my AWT grip does not gravity drop with 0 bladeplay. However, no effort needed to retract the blade into the handle. Likewise, no effort needed to deploy the blade (thumb hole flick BM550) even with solid lockup.
The I.D. on the scales are too tight OOB, due to anodizing.
The colors are ridiculously over-exaggerated on the website and such. Black is more like dark gray. Blue is more like dark blue. And bronze is more like dark dark dark brown.
Both sets of scales had nicks out of them. Minor small nicks, still annoying.
Tip: If AWT's site says they are out of stock in a color, look an Amazon and buy from CustomTac (dealer).
what? screws into aluminum treads? I remember you had problems with the zt 808'S titanium backspacer for that very reason...
+EasternGateGuardian You've been paying attention! I would definitely prefer threaded posts going through both scales and the backspacer, but as I said in the video, the rest of the mechanism does a pretty good job with precise location, and I'm not sure they're needed. The tight threads could present a problem if you're not expecting them though.
I love AWT
what screw size and type are the body screws for the scale?
Why is the pocket on for right hand carry ? When your a lefly. AL M.
+allan moskowitz Sorry about the spelling.
It's mounted for lefty carry.
Great lines, sleek profile, well done.
Great side by side of the infamous Wilkins Grip.
I'd add that your smooth back spacer on your WG is preferred (IMO) over the serrated ones he is doing now.
There's no denying the quality of a WG,
I like the design of this grip from AWT and would like to see/use one for up close.
Great review.
Seems to me,the knife is no longer a griptilian but is now a different knife.doesnt the texture shape feel of original scales make it a grip?
+Alan Burmeister I'd say you're right, Alan.
Love it. Great Word, and scales. Gotta get some.
Man apostle I went out and bought some Wilkins grips because of your initial review..... Hopefully the Wilkins for the mini will work.
The Griptilian has never really interested me personally even though I can see its attraction for others, Shane has made a good start in knife handle kits by making the Griptilian look more of a working tool rather than a Tonka toy.The small message with his wares was inspiring and the quote from Patrick Henry rang true with me especially being a Crusty old Scot. Oh by the way Rob, if that is your definition of an Old mans knife maybe I should keep my flint shard as I must be classed as ancient by now.L.O.L. God bless all.
I just got the g10 scales ur buddy Derrick has on his site. Huge improvement over the shit frn scales that were on it. That said I really love these and the price is where its at. I'm gonna get some of those cobalt blues and a black backspacer. thanks for the vid as always.
Great vid, love my mini grip. Aluminum scales look very good
i have been eyeballing these in Instagram for a while guess ill give one a shot
Nice upgrade for a Grip! :)
Thanks for the video..
I wouldn't mind giving those Wilkin's scales a test ride..
Let me know IF/WHEN you wanna sell em..
Will have to agree that the AWT looks to be a better design..
I've had my 551 440C Griptilian for 10-15 years & it just needs some new scales
Had a look at several - Hinderer, Wilkins, Cuscadi, & AWT..
Really like the looks of the black Cuscadi V2 Micarta scales..
I think I sould try them.
Strikes me as odd that the base griptillian is cheaper than a base bugout
They're nice looking handle scales and more affordable than the Wilkins grips. Have you seen Deathofallthings work on the Griptilians and 940 series ?
I really like the design of these scales but I wish they would make some out of Ti or Carbon Fiber. Aluminum is so chintzy and scratches easily. Also, it would be nice if there was some texturing somewhere they seem like they’d be slippery
they look nice .
cheers
NOICE UGH i miss my lil mini blue grip i need to buy one!
I love this. Sign me up!
I don’t see those grips as being an ergonomic upgrade.
If I'm going to spend money to do that I'm going to do it on the Doug Ritter m390 version.
Beautiful, elegant handle set. Kinda Sebenza like. I don't see how anyone could ever call that garish.
Rob I want some for my black coated Grip!!
I'm so glad I've found someone that doesn't believe in evolution to make my knife handles. Science sucks.
love the set up but I would like to see it disassmble
Nobody likes it? Hell I love the stock handles. I see no point in replacing them. Grip is fine for me, certainly better than some full titanium framelocks. The zytel is much lighter than G10 or aluminum, the liners are covered by the zytel which is a nice plus. And it makes a bad sound while you open the knife? Holy moly I think we are getting worse than women if we are choosing to bash a knife just because it makes a different sound, lol.
I enjoy your reviews but do wish you wouldn't go on about your invisible by the way the fossil record does show transition
wow, this depressed me considering i have a griptillian and no money for scales.
Still don't understand why Benchmade doesn't offer G10, micarta and carbon fiber on their build you're own customizable Web page. Kershaw & Spyderco do a better job of offering variations on their most popular designs.
as soon as i saw the title it was clear you like the AWT scales and considering you own a Wilkins Grip, that's high praise indeed...i've had two converted AWT Grips for prob 4-6 months now and i'm happy with the quality of their fit and finish...ergos are good , but still come a close second to the stock handles feel..that's why i treasure my Shot Show Lmtd Ed Grip with blk/red (you can barely see it) G10 and CPM M4...and it's flow through design with red aluminum standoffs ....there are two other such Limtd Eddition Grips made with G10 out there..one with green standoffs and one with blue....want them both.....i don't see myself owning the Gold Class carbon fiber Grip, but i never thought i' would own ANYTHING Microtech makes or a Umnumzaan......which i just got ...yay me
I own a Benchmade Griptilian. I must have these....(man I got to stop watching your videos) ha ha
Very nice scales do you know the price by any chance? And this is not for you but some coments. John 6:44 John 17:3 Acts 13:48 have lots more if some one wants to read God's word. All have a blessed day.
Thanks brother! I think they run $75 per set. That's significantly less than the Wilkins set.
+TheApostleP Is the quality in par, with the Wilkins? Thanks for the rewiew.
+Matthew Perry Never mind. I went back and rewatched part of the video I missed. You already answered my question.
Ergonomics seem like the rift
those Wilkins grips are over priced garbage in my opinion the stock grips are just fine and a step better than the Wilkins but I saw a set of the aluminum Ritter scales a bud of mine has and those have been my favorite I've seen yet but I haven't bought a benchmade in years and really hate the 154cm it almost ruined benchmade for me but someday I will hop on the bandwagon again with one in m 390 cause those are worth looking into
I do love these scales but their colors are very muted. I bought these for my mini grip in Flat Dark Earth but they look very green like yours do too.
I the pictures on their website the colors are all much brighter in color that the production unit I received.
Overall I love these scales I just with the color was more brown than green.
Hmmmm knife $102. Scales $109. I'll pass
Maybe all they need to say is repent and believe in Christ. Sick set of scales, might a grip and a grip kit now.
Less religion, more knife.
Oh I know the whole 30 seconds.....(how horrible)
+cwrowe ........lol.
Hey bro it's his video for our reference use at your own disposal, If you don't want the religion go find another video.
WHY can't Benchmade do dat???
I'll skip the pseudo science lesson, it's 2016, the amount of evidence is already undeniable.
+Brian Graves Interesting point, Brian, but completely contrary to the proposed proof for his THEORY Darwin provided in "The Origin of Species." He cautioned strongly that were his THEORY of evolution correct, and a candidate to become scientific LAW, complete evidence of it would be found by scientists in the fossil record within a couple of generations. That would have been prior to the turn of the 20th century. As it stands, over 100 more years have passed, and the closest thing we have to proof from the fossil record is "Lucy," a quite incomplete skeleton cobbled together from obviously different locations and strata (times) of an archaeological dig. I read and listen to the opinions of evolution advocates often, but one thing is conspicuously missing from your arguments: the THEORY of evolution remains just that, a theory, which has never, after 150 years, been supported by enough evidence to be considered scientific LAW. Perhaps that's because it isn't so...
+TheApostleP The only laws are conservation of mass, Gravity, round earth, and evolution are all technically theories. However after watching your video, I suspect you don't believe in gravity or a round earth. Good day, dunbass.
+AwkwardlySocial A supremely typical response, this one. When confronted with the facts, the followers of bad pop science are left with nothing but their own wits... Which produce profound and concise thoughts like "dumbass." Thanks for playing 😉
+TheApostleP You're right, the earth was created 5000 years ago and the entirety of the fossil record and modern isotope data was planted by a supreme being to test human faith.
Sorry too religious and too religious for no reason. Its a knife handle and its not like its known for having religious symbols on it or something like that. Its pointless and pushes their religious agenda too much. Won't get any of my business.