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Benchmade Adamas vs Benchmade Contego
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$280Most expensive
US$245Cheapest
Weight
183.1 g (6.46 oz)Heaviest
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
Blade thickness
35.56 mm (1.40 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Tungsten Grey, Flat Earth or Black
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCombatSurvivalDuty carryHard-use environments
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Not best for
Lightweight ultralight carryDelicate tasks
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Common praise
Extremely durable and toughExcellent edge retentionSmooth, reliable AXIS lockGood balance of size and carryability for heavy duty useAmbidextrous design with reversible pocket clip
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Common complaints
Knife size can be large and heavy for some usersSheath design criticized for not being MOLLE compatible in fixed blade models
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight