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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$215Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6061 Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Satin polished blade, hard-anodized gun metal grey handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Ambidextrous stainless pocket/belt clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseHard Use ApplicationsMilitaryLaw EnforcementOutdoor ProfessionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
EDC Utility UsesSelf DefenseCutting RopeSlicing FruitGarden PruningLaw Enforcement Everyday Carry
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
Lightweight And Easy To CarryDurable And Sturdy ConstructionComfortable Handle With Thumb Rest And Finger GroovesExcellent Lock Mechanism (tri Ad Lock)Sharp Razor Polished BladeAmbidextrous Opening And Clip
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy For An EDC Knife At 130 GramsLong Pocket Clip May Catch On Objects
Unknown
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