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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Spyderco Chokwe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$219.95Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Stonewash
Satin Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility tasks
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 quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Relatively high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives