Benchmade Adamas MagnaCut vs Benchmade SlipRidge
Benchmade Adamas MagnaCut ($325) vs Benchmade SlipRidge ($300) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tactical folder.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Adamas MagnaCut | Benchmade SlipRidge |
| Price | $325 | $300 |
| Weight | 183g | 105.97g |
| Steel | CPM-MagnaCut | — |
| Blade | 3.82" drop point, Cerakote | MagnaCut, modified clip-point |
| Lock | AXIS, ambidextrous | — |
| Scales | OD Green or Black G10 | — |
| Weight | 183g (6.45 oz) | 105.97g (Benchmade, 3.738 oz) |
| Handle | — | Wood (15090) |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Adamas MagnaCut
- MagnaCut edge + corrosion resistance
- Overbuilt AXIS-lock chassis
- Straight or part-serrated options
- Lighter than earlier Adamas builds
- Still 183g in the pocket
- $325 flagship pricing
- Overkill for light-duty carry
Benchmade SlipRidge
- MagnaCut blade steel
- Wood handle
- Benchmade build quality
- $300
- 105.97g is on the heavier side
- Wood handles need some care
Benchmade SlipRidge is the better value at $300. Both are part of our curated tactical folder index — tap through to check current pricing.