Benchmade 557 Mini-Griptilian Tanto USMC 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Knife
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Item Specifics
• Brand: Benchmade
• Model: 557 Mini-Griptilian (Mel Pardue Design)
• Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
• Blade Edge: Combination / Partially Serrated
• Blade Type: Tanto
• Lock Type: AXIS Lock
• Handle Color: Desert Tan / Coyote
This specialized version of the Benchmade 557 Mini-Griptilian features a tactical tanto blade profile equipped with a highly secure AXIS lock mechanism. It includes customized commemorative United States Marine Corps laser etchings representing the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
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The 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball was celebrated worldwide on and around November 10, 2012, marking the 237th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1775.
Key Celebrations and Locations Headquarters Ball (Oxon Hill, MD): Hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, with Staff Sgt. Johnny Jones was attending as the guest of honor representing Wounded Warriors.
James F. \"Jim\" Amos (born November 12, 1946) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps. As a naval aviator, Amos commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during the Iraq War in 2003 and 2006. He served as the 31st assistant commandant of the Marine Corps from 2008 to 2010, and was the first Marine Corps aviator to serve as commandant. He retired from the Marine Corps in December 2
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