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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% 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 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 156% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza 31 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$215Cheapest
US$550Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
133.22 g (4.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
91.7 mm (3.61 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
213.36 mm (8.40 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
121.7 mm (4.79 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Glass Blasted Titanium handle, Stonewashed blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (Framelock) with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Right hand only, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday carryUtility tasksPrecision cutting
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
Smooth actionBank vault lock-upHigh build qualityDurable titanium handlePrecision fit and finish
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
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