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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Stonewash
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
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 yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners