Benchmade Griptilian 551 vs Kershaw Leek

But to me action is what separates high end from Walmart knifes and this action feels like a Walmart knife. Really wanting to love this knife but if this action does not improve I will have no choice other than the inconvenience of returning it. Just way to stiff to keep and one shouldn’t have to adjust a $170+ knife new out the box. Maybe a benchmade quality control issue Ive read about? As shown in the picture when the axis is disengaged the blade should just fall shut and it clearly does not

I had a Kershaw leek i had lost the safety on and i always preferred to carry it tip up. One time out hunting the blade had opened up in my pocket. Unknowingly reached in to get a bullet and the blade went straight under my fingernail.

YouTube, etc. so what I'll do is avoid restating the obvious and give my impressions. First: the blade is far superior, but also a bit heavier

Mine, which is the steel frame-lock version, clocked in at 3 ounces exactly. The handle is a super-slender 5/16" thick without the pocket clip, and the handle is slightly less than 1" wide at the widest point (with the blade closed). Usage Rating: Light There's going to be some debate here. I put this in the light usage category, for three reasons