Benchmade Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0500 MUDD stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
Black Tungsten DLC coated blade (also available in dark stonewashed or black Cerakote)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
RAM lock (sealed pivot lock with neoprene and rubber seals)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual thumbstuds
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Deep pocket reversible clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Combat▣Survival▣Duty Carry▣Hard Use Environments
▣Tactical Use▣Heavy Duty EDC▣Outdoors▣Waterborne Missions (due To Sealed Pivot And Lock)
Not best for
!Lightweight Ultralight Carry!Delicate Tasks
!Lightweight EDC Carry!Users Seeking Ultra Light Knives
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
✓Exceptional Sealed Pivot And Lock Design Prevents Dirt/grime Interference✓Robust And Heavy Duty Construction✓Smooth Operation And Solid Lockup✓Deep Pocket Clip Allows Discreet Carry✓Unique And Durable Coating On The Blade
Common complaints
⚠Knife Size Can Be Large And Heavy For Some Users⚠Sheath Design Criticized For Not Being MOLLE Compatible In Fixed Blade Models
⚠Heavier And Thicker Than Typical Lightweight Folders⚠Pocket Clip Could Be Less Durable Due To Single Screw Mounting⚠Relatively High Price Point (discontinued)