Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 maple handle scales - Autumn Owl / hand-painted

Style features

Autumn Owl captivates with its mystical vibe during fall. Autumn is often called the "hooting season" — owls become extra vocal to claim territories and attract mates before winter breeding. Great Horned Owls start courtship hoots as early as fall, with calls traveling up to a mile on crisp nights. Tawny Owls establish lifelong territories by late autumn, defending them fiercely. Symbolically, the Autumn Owl represents wisdom, intuition, transformation, and hidden knowledge — perfectly timed with seasonal change and introspection. Fun fact: Owls' silent flight and 270° head rotation make them supreme nocturnal hunters amid falling leaves. Embrace the magic of autumn nights!

Make your Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555 knife beautiful with a new set of decorative scales in the Autumn Owl style, carved from solid, natural maple wood. These custom wood scales combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Benchmade Mini Griptilian knives, these scales provide a secure hold, improved control and refined appearance that emphasizes the owner's excellent taste

Whether you are upgrading your EDC knife or customizing your personal collection, these scales deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

The scales are compatible with various modifications of the Mini Griptilian model:

• Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555
• Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555HG
• Benchmade Mini Griptilian 555-S30V
• Benchmade Mini Griptilian 556
• Benchmade Mini Griptilian 557

Manufacturing time

We operate on a made-to-order basis. This means that when you place an order, we have some time to make it. The time it takes depends on how complicated the style is. The production time is listed in the features. We try to stock up, but it doesn't work out. Thank you for that!

Natural solid maple

• Durable wood species
• Lightweight
• Tactile comfort
• Natural shock absorption
• Warm on a winter evening

Precision CNC machined & hand finished

Each set of scales is designed using a 3D modeling process and precision CNC machining technology, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent quality. After machining, the scales are carefully hand-ground, painted and oiled for a smooth finish and long-lasting protection. There are many tears and sweat between these stages. You won't know, because no one reads this far

• 3D design modeling
• Precision CNC cutting
• Protective coating application
• Manual grinding and finishing
• Quality inspection

This combination of modern manufacturing and craftsmanship ensures excellent fit, finish and durability

Why wood, not G10 or micarta?

Wood offers greater comfort, warmth, and aesthetic satisfaction. Wood is lighter and more pleasant to hold. Wooden scales are best suited for customization and hand finishing. Or perhaps made from G10 and micarta. Why not?