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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Mini Adamas
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$209.99Cheapest
US$215Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Coated black blade
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryDurability And ReliabilityOne Handed Automatic Opening
Tactical UseHard Use ApplicationsMilitaryLaw EnforcementOutdoor ProfessionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Not best for
Non Automatic Knife Preferences
Lightweight/minimalist EDCDeep Pocket Concealment
Common praise
Durable And Strong ConstructionLightweight Despite Sturdy MaterialsSmooth And Reliable Automatic Axis® Opening MechanismGood Combo Edge Blade For Versatile Cutting TasksDeep Carry Reversible Clip For Comfortable Carry
Strong And Reliable ConstructionExcellent Toughness And Edge Retention Of CPM Magnacut SteelComfortable Ergonomics With Good Grip And JimpingDeep Carry Reversible Pocket ClipGood Balance Between Durability And Elegance Due To Marbled Carbon Fiber Handle
Common complaints
Price Point Higher Than Some Comparable KnivesNot Ideal For Those Preferring Manual Opening Mechanisms
Relatively Heavy For An EDC Knife At 130 GramsLong Pocket Clip May Catch On Objects
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