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Benchmade Adira vs Benchmade Contego
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Adira stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira 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 Adira stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$250Most expensive
US$245Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 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
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM M4
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Wet environmentsMarine useEDC (Everyday Carry)
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Not best for
Unknown
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceReliable locking mechanismGood edge retentionComfortable ergonomic handle with water grip textureAmbidextrous carry options
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Common complaints
Unknown
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
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