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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech DOC Killswitch
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas 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$425Most expensive
US$364Cheapest
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Push Button
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Right Hand Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
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
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Common complaints
Unknown
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
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