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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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$554Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
M390MK
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Aluminum
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Not best for
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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
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
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