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Benchmade Fixed Adamas vs Cold Steel Counter TAC I
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 473% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Counter TAC I stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$47.99Cheapest
Weight
160.46 g (5.66 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Overall length
232.9 mm (9.17 in)Shortest
241 mm (9.49 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.318 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-CruWear Premium Tool Steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Skeletonized with paracord wrap
Kray-Ex polymer
Finish
Cobalt Black
Stonewash
Lock type
Fixed blade
Fixed
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSurvivalBushcraftOutdoor useHeavy-duty tasks
Self defenseBoot knife useClose quarters utilityGeneral duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very durable and toughLightweight for a fixed blade of its sizeEdge retention in brutal conditionsVersatile for outdoor and tactical use
Very sharp bladeComfortable and grippy handleDurable full tang constructionSecure sheath with good retention
Common complaints
Tight sheath retention can make quick access difficultMOLLE carry system may be cumbersome for non-MOLLE gear users
Sheath clip may separate from sheath under heavy useNot ideal for defensive parrying and deflecting maneuvers
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