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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade Mini Griptilian

Benchmade Mini Adamas ($275) vs Benchmade Mini Griptilian ($150) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Benchmade Mini Adamas
Benchmade
Mini Adamas
$275
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Benchmade Mini Griptilian
Benchmade
Mini Griptilian
$150
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBenchmade Mini AdamasBenchmade Mini Griptilian
Price$275$150
Weight130.4g79.7g
MaterialMagnaCut blade, G10 handleS30V blade, Glass-filled nylon handle
Weight130.4g (Benchmade published)79.7g (Benchmade published)
Blade3.25 in2.91 in
WarrantyFree sharpening, lifetime warrantyFree sharpening, lifetime warranty
Pros & Cons

Benchmade Mini Adamas

  • Heavy-duty construction in a smaller size
  • MagnaCut blade
  • G10 gives a secure grip
  • 130 g is heavy for a 3.25 in blade
  • $275

Benchmade Mini Griptilian

  • Proven AXIS lock and ergonomics
  • Handle shape suits most hand sizes
  • Large aftermarket scale and part support
  • Heavier than the Mini Bugout
  • Nylon handle feels plain at $150
Benchmade Mini Griptilian is the better value at $150. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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