MelPardue Pre-Production Griptillian 555 Oval Hole 440c Utility Pocket Knife 0142/1000

 Up for sale is a rare Benchmade Mini Gripzilla Pre-Production knife, serial number 142/1000. This early production model features the iconic oval thumb hole, predating the Spyderco patent, making it a highly collectible and historical piece from Benchmade’s legacy. The patent of this knife dated 1994 with a limited production run and only with 1000 made.

The condition of this knife is very good, visible sign of it being lightly use and not so visible light natural wear that occurred over 2 decades or so.