Comparison Console
Benchmade Crooked River vs Benchmade Mini Adamas
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$360Most expensive
US$215Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black canvas Micarta with burnt copper aluminum bolsters
Carbon Fiber
Finish
DLC Battlewash black finish
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Split Arrow
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingOutdoor tasksEDCCuttingSkinningFood preparation
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Common praise
High-quality materials and workmanshipSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismComfortable and secure gripExcellent edge retentionAmbidextrous designLifetime warranty with LifeSharp service
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
Slightly heavier and larger than comparable knivesPremium price pointWood handle can be smooth and may require roughening for grip
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects