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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech HALO VI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech HALO VI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI 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 blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$425Cheapest
US$655Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
M390
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Aluminum alloy
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
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
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Common complaints
Unknown
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
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