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Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Mini Adamas
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$350Most expensive
US$215Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
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
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
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
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects