Comparison Console
Benchmade Contego vs Benchmade Fixed Adamas
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Contego stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$245Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
160.46 g (5.66 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Longest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
232.9 mm (9.17 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.318 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM-CruWear Premium Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Skeletonized with paracord wrap
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Cobalt Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Fixed blade
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical situationsSelf-defenseDurable daily carry
Tactical useSurvivalBushcraftOutdoor useHeavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Very discreet daily use due to size and weight
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeSmooth and solid AXIS lockAmbidextrous usageGood grip with textured G10 handleFast and easy opening
Very durable and toughLightweight for a fixed blade of its sizeEdge retention in brutal conditionsVersatile for outdoor and tactical use
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySome find the handle gimping excessiveThumb studs can be stiffNot the most discreet knife due to size and weight
Tight sheath retention can make quick access difficultMOLLE carry system may be cumbersome for non-MOLLE gear users