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Benchmade Fixed Adamas vs CIVIVI Varius
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Varius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 272% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Varius stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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$275Most expensive
US$74Cheapest
Weight
160.46 g (5.66 oz)Heaviest
72.4 g (2.55 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Longest
82.7 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
232.9 mm (9.17 in)Longest
187.5 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.318 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-CruWear Premium Tool Steel
D2
Handle material
Skeletonized with paracord wrap
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cobalt Black
Stonewashed
Lock type
Fixed blade
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSurvivalBushcraftOutdoor useHeavy-duty tasks
CampingEDCLight bushcraftFood preparationFeathering sticksLight camp chores
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty batoning or chopping
Common praise
Very durable and toughLightweight for a fixed blade of its sizeEdge retention in brutal conditionsVersatile for outdoor and tactical use
Well-balancedSecure gripFull-tang constructionDurable blade materialGood edge retentionAffordable price
Common complaints
Tight sheath retention can make quick access difficultMOLLE carry system may be cumbersome for non-MOLLE gear users
Handle can cause hotspots on extended useBasic sheath lacking advanced featuresFactory edge may require refinement
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