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Benchmade Adamas vs Microtech Select Fire
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$280Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
183.1 g (6.46 oz)Heaviest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
35.56 mm (1.40 in)Thickest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Tungsten Grey, Flat Earth or Black
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCombatSurvivalDuty carryHard-use environments
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Lightweight ultralight carryDelicate tasks
Unknown
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
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Common complaints
Knife size can be large and heavy for some usersSheath design criticized for not being MOLLE compatible in fixed blade models
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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