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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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 Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$547Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Aluminum
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Unknown
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