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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech DOC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$350Cheapest
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
198.4464 g (7.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.064 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
S30V
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac Tec grip tape inserts
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Black DLC, Satin, Stonewashed or Bead Blast
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock (titanium sub lock)
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Manual assisted flipper, thumb studs
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
EDCTactical useAssisted opening folder collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring very smooth opening as ZT 0801Users wanting smaller or lighter knife
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 assisted flipper designSolid build qualityStrong S30V blade steel with good edge retentionExcellent grip with traction insertsWell centered bladeRazor sharp out of box
Common complaints
Unknown
Bulky and protruding pocket clipSomewhat heavy at 7 ouncesOpening with thumb studs is less smooth than flipper
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