Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade Mini Barrage
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$215Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Spring Assisted
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Common praise
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
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve