Benchmade Fixed Adamas vs Benchmade Mini Bugout
Benchmade Fixed Adamas ($275) vs Benchmade Mini Bugout ($175) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Fixed Adamas | Benchmade Mini Bugout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275 | $175 |
| Weight | 160g | 42.5g |
| Weight | 160g (5.64 oz, Benchmade product page) | 42.5g (Benchmade published) |
| Material | — | S30V blade, Grivory handle |
| Blade | — | 2.82 in |
| Warranty | — | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Fixed Adamas
- Skeletonized handle
- included paracord adds grip
- $275 is premium pricing
Benchmade Mini Bugout
- Very light at 42.5 g
- AXIS lock is easy to use one-handed
- S30V blade in a small footprint
- $175 for a polymer handle
- Short blade for general cutting tasks
Benchmade Mini Bugout is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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