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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade PSK
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% 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 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$400Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
Finish
Stonewash
Cerakote coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Assist
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
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
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands