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Benchmade Auto Adamas vs Microtech Troodon D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Troodon D/E 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.
Microtech Troodon D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$511Most expensive
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
164 g (5.78 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Overall length
226.2 mm (8.91 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
129.79 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.56 mm (0.14 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-MagnaCut stainless tool steel
Premium Steel and Elmax Stainless Steel (may vary)
Handle material
G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating on blade
Blackwash finish on blade, Tan Camo finish (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Out-the-side automatic
Thumb slide open and lock
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useField workDuty useEveryday carry
Law enforcementArmed forcesFirst respondersEveryday carryClose quarter combat
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
Sturdy and beefy constructionSmooth and reliable actionAmbidextrous use with pocket clipMade in the USA
Common complaints
Unknown
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