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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech Amphibian Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Amphibian Auto 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$425Most expensive
US$337Cheapest
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
99.06 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
235.62 mm (9.28 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)
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Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
G10 (fluted black)
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Stonewash (one version), Apocalyptic (another version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ram-Lok (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible titanium tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Everyday carryHeavy-duty EDCAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Innovative Ram-Lok crossbar lock for secure and smooth operation.High-quality Bohler M390MK blade steel.Ambidextrous thumb stud and reversible pocket clip allows left or right carry.Durable fluted black G10 or titanium handle with secure grip.Made in the USA with high craftsmanship.
Common complaints
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