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Benchmade Adira vs Spyderco Amalgam
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Adira stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Adira stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Adira stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$250Cheapest
US$330Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Stonewashed
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Wet environmentsMarine useEDC (Everyday Carry)
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceReliable locking mechanismGood edge retentionComfortable ergonomic handle with water grip textureAmbidextrous carry options
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
Unknown
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