Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% 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 Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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)Heaviest
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
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
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)