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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade Nimravus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 24% 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$250Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Unknown
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
High build qualityDurable and reliable after many years of useGood blade steel (154CM) with sustained sharpnessSecure grip via anodized aluminum handleWell balanced fixed bladeMOLLE sheath includedPartially serrated blade useful for rope cutting
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Some users report issues with factory plastic sheath durabilityHandle finish may show wear over yearsManufacturer customer service for sheath problems reported as unresponsive