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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Benchmade Kulgera

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 134% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Kulgera stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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.

Benchmade Auto Adamas — Blade length: 96.52 mm (3.80 in)Benchmade Auto Adamas — Overall length: 226.2 mm (8.91 in)Benchmade Auto Adamas — Closed length: 129.79 mm (5.11 in)Benchmade Auto Adamas — Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz)Benchmade Auto Adamas — Retail price: US$425Benchmade Kulgera — Blade length: 92.1 mm (3.63 in)Benchmade Kulgera — Overall length: 203.2 mm (8.00 in)Benchmade Kulgera — Closed length: 114.3 mm (4.50 in)Benchmade Kulgera — Weight: 150.2 g (5.30 oz)Benchmade Kulgera — Retail price: US$995Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$425Cheapest
US$995Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
150.2 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
92.1 mm (3.63 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)
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Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
Hakkapella Damasteel
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Metallic
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Bead blast pocket clip; Black nickel plated hardware
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Dual thumbstuds
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Bead blast, reversible, tip up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional balance of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistanceDurable and weight-conscious handle designFast and reliable blade deployment with secure lockupVersatile drop point blade profile suitable for various tasks
Beautiful fit and finishFirm lock up and perfect seatingHigh quality damasteel bladeLimited edition and numbered
Common complaints
Unknown
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