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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$294Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Böhler M390
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
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
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
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