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Benchmade Fixed Adamas vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fixed Adamas stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$275Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
160.46 g (5.66 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
106.7 mm (4.20 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
232.9 mm (9.17 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
122 mm (4.80 in)
Blade thickness
4.318 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-CruWear Premium Tool Steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
Skeletonized with paracord wrap
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Cobalt Black
Satin
Lock type
Fixed blade
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSurvivalBushcraftOutdoor useHeavy-duty tasks
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Common praise
Very durable and toughLightweight for a fixed blade of its sizeEdge retention in brutal conditionsVersatile for outdoor and tactical use
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Tight sheath retention can make quick access difficultMOLLE carry system may be cumbersome for non-MOLLE gear users
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size