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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech Stitch Shadow
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow 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$422Cheapest
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 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)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
M390
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Black DLC
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Push Button
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
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 machining and fit and finishStrong, solid lockup with no blade playFast and powerful automatic deploymentDurable M390 blade steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable and ergonomic handle with secure grip
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier weight compared to lighter EDC knivesRequires significant button pressure for deploymentNot ideal for those preferring manual or lightweight knives
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