Ryan
Let me start off by saying that i own a mini and full size Benchmade Griptilian. Now onto this knife, I gotta say i really like it! This knife arrived to me extremely sharp. The springs on the axis lock have just the right amount of tension and the lock up is very solid. The knife has a good heft to it and the handle scales have a light to medium grip, i would say about the same traction as on my Rat 1. I was reluctant to buy one of these knives because reviews have been 50/50, but to be honest the only thing i did to my knife that i received was loosen the pivot screw just a tad bit. Now the blade deploys really fast and effortless. The closing is very smooth as well. As i sit here opening and closing this knife and then doing the same with my Griptilians, I have to say that for 16 bucks this knife performs just as good! Don't get me wrong i'll still take my Benchmade! lol...but definetly a good buy for everyday use or as a back up knife.