Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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.
▣Tactical Use▣Combat▣Survival▣Duty Carry▣Hard Use Environments
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣Hard Use Tasks
Not best for
!Lightweight Ultralight Carry!Delicate Tasks
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Common praise
✓Extremely Durable And Tough✓Excellent Edge Retention✓Smooth, Reliable Axis Lock✓Good Balance Of Size And Carryability For Heavy Duty Use✓Ambidextrous Design With Reversible Pocket Clip
✓Unique And Distinctive Scimitar Blade Shape✓Excellent Grip Due To Ergonomic Handle Design With Finger Grooves And Guard✓Use Of Premium CPM S90v Steel For Blade Durability And Edge Retention✓Smooth And Widely Legal Axis Locking Mechanism✓Available In Multiple Handle Materials Including Textured G10 And Marbled Carbon Fiber✓Lightweight For Its Size, Weighing Under 5 Ounces
Common complaints
⚠Knife Size Can Be Large And Heavy For Some Users⚠Sheath Design Criticized For Not Being MOLLE Compatible In Fixed Blade Models