Benchmade Mini Adamas Folding Knife - Overview and Review

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@metal_complex 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! My Patreon - www.patreon.com/metalcomplex

@mikeboudreaux6465 2 года назад

I bought this knife at my local gun shop today. Absolutely love it. The guy helping me didn't really know what he was talking about. So I had him subscribe to your channel, lol.

@ironman2326 Год назад

I'm 6'3" with XL hands. This knife is perfect! Has some weight to it that makes it feel like quality but not too heavy to carry comfortably. Love this knife!

@craige1965 3 года назад

I’ve had one for three weeks. It’s the perfect EDC knife.

@joshuaturner1212 2 года назад

I just bought a spyderco manix 2 as a edc. I’m going back to buy the mini adamus as a beater. Who wants to beat on a spyderco anyway lol.

@willop572 3 года назад

I shockingly saw one in the display at Sportsman’s warehouse and did the quickest double take ever lol. Needless to say I snatched it up immediately. PERFECT EDC!!

@cameronbottoms1118 3 года назад

I’m a benchmade dealer and a lot of people are nerding out over this at work. I love that it’s overall length is 7.62; i found that hilarious as it’s an EXTREMELY popular deployment knife. (The Adamas family in general.)

@marcuscompton3772 3 года назад

Could you send me some inventory and prices? I just got into benchmade a few years ago.

@reydecastro6651 3 года назад

Benchmade is popular in the military for those who want something special. Every thing from AFOs, Griptilians, Presidios, and Infidel (family) and Adamas. I personally favor the AUTO Adamas. The "letter opener" Infidels seem to get the most hype though.

@cameronbottoms1118 3 года назад

@@reydecastro6651 buddy of mine got a deployment knife; it was an automatic hogue.

@erictalkington5674 Месяц назад

The Adamas Family? I saw that show, it was a good one! Lol

@gunfun7772 3 года назад

I'm not really a tactical knife guy but when I saw this knife for the first time I knew I needed it in my life.

@GreyRock100 3 года назад

You should become a tactical knife guy.

@mrbkittle836 3 года назад

Same

@cryptainer668 2 года назад

Did you end up buying it?

@gunfun7772 2 года назад

@@cryptainer668nah could/can not afford it at the moment. One day though.

@phrozt Год назад

This was my first BM, and I've bought a handful of others since... really popular models, but this is my favorite BY FAR. Was also one of my first "expensive" knives period, and has made all the other "expensive" knives I've purchased be letdowns from the beginning lol. I accidentally spoiled myself and ruined future purchases by getting this one first. In fact, I like it so much I just ordered the full size :X. I love the fit of the mini, but I wanted just a bit more purchase on the handle, and I already know I love the style, so it was an easy choice to get the full size. Given how few knives I have in my collection, the fact that I am essentially buying a double should tell you how amazing it is on it's own.

@desertsmeagol7073 3 года назад

I like how the axis lock is a little more diagonal on the mini making it easier to close with the small space u have. 👏👏👍👍 well done benchmade it’s pretty nice

@Errror404 3 года назад

It's a Cerokote coating, just tungsten colored. Coincidently, tungsten is also a constituent of Cru-Wear.

@Chonkasaurus 9 месяцев назад

It's funny he mentions attaching a stick to the holes...I had a friend with one of these who decided to attach it to a piece of bamboo and was able to spear a sucker fish...so you could definitely do that 😅

@Youtube-Censorship-Police 6 месяцев назад

if you want to clean the blade/washers without taking the whole knife apart, simply unscrew the pivot screw, push out the female part with your screwdriver (pull back the axis lock while you push the screw out), take out the blade and washers, clean them, put back in the female part of the pivot screw and make sure it protrudes about 0.5mm on the inside, oil the first washer and put it over the slightly protruding female pivot screw, put in the blade and give the pivot screw another push so the blade & lower washer can't slip, but don't push it too far, so you can still slide in the 2nd washer (again: pull back the axis lock while you do that), oil the 2nd washer and slide it between the blade and the liner, use a credit card to push it further up (you can look through the hole of the missing pivot screw part to see if it's in the right place), give the female part the last push until it's seated (again: pull back the axis lock) put in the male part of the screw, tighten it to your likings and voila👍 it may take a few tries but if you get the hang of it, you will be able to clean your benchmade knife in under 3 minutes🙂

@rhinosaur. 3 года назад

I've had my 273GY-1 for two months and it has become my favorite knife. Just love this thing.

@Teleken1968 11 месяцев назад

You were spot on with this one - got mine in the mail today. A dozen or so deployments and it just falls shut - no tweaking required. This is my fourth Benchmade and will definitely not be my last. :)

@j.savage1228 3 года назад

That's it...I'm ordering one now. If MC enjoys it this much, I must own it.

@frogturtle 2 года назад

went with the mini and its freakin awesome. most of the best attributes of its bigger brother, sturdy and tough af but in a way better package for EDC. for the 1% of times I need a huge knife for something I'll reach for my Esee 6 but the other 99% of the time I'd much rather carry this smaller sized folder than the bigger Adamas. it is so well-rounded I rotated out my bugout for it...which I never thought I'd do. thanks for the review man!

@SkunkPunch73 3 года назад

One of the best reviews you’ve done MC your words was like poetry 😂 it sounded like you had been at the happy sauce lol it was a absolute joy just listening to the way you had the knife giggle joy bouncing out on the words! Stay safe and healthy brother 😘👍

@robertm8401 3 года назад

Will gladly pay the butterfly tax for this one. 😁

@irishpotato8816 3 года назад

Buy from blade hq or knife center if available to save some money.

@bensmetana3100 3 года назад

I have one and love it.

@mattadler4710 3 года назад

I suppose (for the first time) Im with you on this. Im not scratching my head about why this cost so much...its clearly worth it. I wont pay the price for the 940, but I will pay it for this.

@tormentedslayer7498 3 года назад

Lmao... Yeah if ya want a benchmade gotta pay that extra bit...

@codywhittenton6144 3 года назад

Traded a guardian tactical recon 035 for one, no regrets

@bensmetana3100 3 года назад

The holes are for cutting your cigar after a long day at the office.

@johngg25 9 месяцев назад

Your video is one of the reasons this is my EDC. Love it. Does everything and then some.

@jamesgurr7678 Год назад

youre right about the coating, MC! As far as I can find out, it's a tungsten carbide cerakote- so even more hardy than just the tungsten. Great review. I had a mail call with this knife in it today- and I'm over the moon with it.. I'm sure it's the toughest folder of this size that I own. Full steel liners add to the weight and it gives me, at least, afeeling of a mini tank. Great knife, great video. I also hope that you n yours are well and no doubt we'll 'speak' soon! All the best, Jim (from across the pond)

@jbirdbson 3 года назад

Bro! You made it all the way thru without a single Benchgrade!! Good job! Lol 😆

@utubetjc Год назад

I bought the 273FE-2 a few months ago and it is more that I expected. Part of my EDC rotation and one of my favorites! Also have the original big brother adamas.

@jn651 3 года назад

My five Benchmade purchases this year have been 99% perfect (Freek, Casbah, BHQ M4 940, BHQ G10 Bugout, Super Freek). They all swing freely (no, not the Casbah) f&f is 9.5/10, zero complaints. [Great, Benchmade! Don't get cocky!]

@garymelton7609 3 года назад

I love mine its one of my favorite if not my favorite benchmade knives. It's between this and the 940

@pauldayton5285 3 года назад

This channel & advanced knife bro are my two favorite for knife reviews/unboxing ! Thank you for the content , keep up the good work !

@esporev 2 года назад

Whaaat!! The barrage was my first knife too!

@Wayfarer45 Год назад

I ordered a mini presido 2, instead I got sent a mini adamas by mistake...naturally I kept it even though its in Od green and Tan. Your opening statement is correct lol

@mrmaxx4400 3 года назад

Another fine review and another excellent knife. I can't wait to get it in hand.

@brocksamson4250 3 года назад

This is a great knife, I really like mine a lot. I like the mini so much I'm going to get the full size (serrated) for a larger option when needed / wanted. I like everything about it (build, size, look, feel and washers) and it could easily replace other knives in my current rotation. Good review M.C., 👍

@gavinmiller690 3 года назад

Holes can be used to change grip of knife quickly in tactical situations bit like the socp folder as well as reduce weight.

@toddbowers418 2 года назад

Hey MC! Great video! I too started getting into knives after a buddy gave me a Benchmade Barrage for officiating his wedding. Now have a nice collection of Bugouts and Grips. This mini Adamas may be my next free knife from REI. Thanks for the review!

@keystonedaytrip238 3 месяца назад

I have this green with fde blade. Also the cf auto ! These are awesome knives !!

@zsmeadws Год назад

Have the green model arriving tomorrow. Excited to make this my go-to EDC knife.

@werthliving6745 4 месяца назад

Great review!!!! I cannot wait for the new mini adamas coming out later this year.

@govic55 3 года назад

I really like the shape of the blade.

@blazel462 3 года назад

This looks cool. I ‘joined the family’ recently with what I consider my first premium knife, a 940-2, which I love. The Adamas is on radar, but liking the Nakamura first I think, and a couple Hogues. Idk, the Adamas is actually really nice though.

@paule2978 3 года назад

Pass on the Nakamura. I own one and it’s nothing to write home about.

@blazel462 3 года назад

@@paule2978 thanks for the heads up!

@blazel462 3 года назад

The 940 checks a lot of boxes for me, tbh. I am just going to enjoy it for now and maybe something special will come along when I am ready anyway.

@musclebillcoaching 2 года назад

Over the past 5 years my 940BK has been my most used, most loved folder hands down. But, the Mini Adamas may take over..

@gavinhadley7672 Год назад

..you seem ambivalent re the holes but I contend that the fact you can’t help looking it over every time out of your pocket has a lot to do with the holes…IMO the have a lot to do with the aesthetic…love this knife and just preordered one from SMKW that’s black G10 but with an earth colored clip and liners..a real beauty

@Cid_1 2 года назад

I think the holes is just a little nod back towards the old Balisong knifes.

@andrimnerofsweden2615 2 года назад

I am looking for a new EDC, and I have turned to the rear knife people for advise, and diving deep in to their videos. If the mini adamas had a partially serrated edge, it would absolutely be my new edc.

@erykczajkowski8226 Год назад

I just bought both large and mini to test them and I'm going to return them. None of them closes smoothly, there's lots of resistance, blade will never close under own weight. I loosened the pivot screw - it helped for the large one, but now the blade moves to the sides a bit. It didn't help for the small one. Handles are comfortable (without the clips), but these are the only knives in which the pocket clips actually disturb me. A pity, because the materials give a very good impression otherwise.

@neongirl Год назад

It was the same on my Mini. After cleaning and lubricating the washers, it works great.

@EvilNick81 3 года назад

This is such a beauty 🤩 even if it's a black class it have this kind of fancy hard use knife look 😂

@XFS540 3 года назад

I think Benchmade makes the conscious effort to send all the better QC’d knives to knife reviewers. The centering on mine is just a hair off and the Cruwear logo is etched at a slight angle relative to the fuller.

@metal_complex 3 года назад

Ya except Benchmade has only ever sent me 3 models to date. The other 50+ were all from viewers 😉

@johnj.baranski6553 3 года назад

I would have never noticed

@ironman2326 Год назад

I got the limited edition burgundy colored handle. The mini adamas is pretty much perfect for a tactical folder. I wouldn't change anything on it!

@OGBladeReviews 3 года назад

We need a " tweener" for the Adamis, I feel .. 🤔👍🗡️

@ironman2326 Год назад

I love the thick spine on the blade.

@archery_bum 2 года назад

That vertical blade play though. Not sure if it is an actual issue. Debating on returning mine.

@scottyh.6992 3 года назад

Great review. It help me decide to pick the standard over the auto.

@a.k.vollmer5200 3 года назад

My next knife purchase !

@jclebedev 3 года назад

Mine is in the mail! Sweet sweet olive G10 version.

@stonecold594 3 года назад

I've had mine for a week. You're going to love it

@Tedlindsay7Pointerdog Год назад

I’m loving the mini adamas I got for my birthday 😊

@ATherapeuticEdge 3 года назад

*half way done strapping it to a stick* oh he was kidding...

@midnightwolf7417 8 месяцев назад

Thinking about putting this on my Christmas list, lol

@reydecastro6651 3 года назад

Dude, I love holes, LOL. 😍 Without holes = snoozefest! 😴

@CytoplasmicGoo 3 года назад

Without holes = pocket anchor

@knifeaddict1014 3 года назад

After having this knife and using it hard in construction work cutting baffles for a soffit man the hot spots was a b****! But do I still like it yes I do. That’s was just really hard use they were pretty thick plastic that I had to cut threw! Also it did get the job done, hands were soar for a day or 2 but it’s a great knife

@knifeaddict1014 3 года назад

Also they blade held up perfectly fine, no chips at all and was able to put an wicked edge in it literally lol

@BabaYaga-yh3yi 2 года назад

Did you have to loctite the pivot screw or do benchmade loctite them in the manufacturing?

@thomaskeller9758 2 года назад

Love mine, but came with pretty substantial vertical blade play. It makes an audible click when pulling on the blade, and when first pressing onto a surface to cut. Sending it in, hopefully something they’ll fix!

@jerryknight257 2 года назад

I sent mine in. Benchmade confirmed it had vertical blade play, but when I got it back from them, the blade play was worse after a couple of days. Got rid of the knife. My full size adamas still perfect.

@thomaskeller9758 2 года назад

@@jerryknight257 got mine back, play is not as bad but still there. At least it’s not clicking anymore, so I can live with it.

@archery_bum 2 года назад

I just got one yesterday with vertical play. I may just return it until they address the issue. My other benchmades are fine.

@jerryknight257 2 года назад

@@archery_bum I'm going to wait a while to buy that knife again. I had to wait 6 months to buy it the first time. The clicking of the blade and the play really botherd me for the money I spent.

@thomaskeller9758 2 года назад

@@jerryknight257 it’s definitely frustrating. I really only bought this knife to beat on if necessary, and take advantage of lifetime warranty. The amount of play now doesn’t affect its use at all, but is an annoyance at the price point forsure.

@creepingdeth141 6 месяцев назад

Need some pink scales for this

@vitusbering6453 Год назад

I'll buy Bencheys when they learned to place opening stud out of cutting/sharpening path.

@zero2three1 3 года назад

The R2 makes another cameo. And probably always will.

@nickjackson4683 3 года назад

Are these already out of stock everywhere? Im trying to buy one and can’t find it anywhere except from benchmade

@iiit6608 3 года назад

Cabela's has the OD green in stock.

@whalehands 3 года назад

Have one on order, Benchmade is so far behind they have stopped production on Griptilians to ramp up other things. What I was told from Rivers Edge Cut.

@DobermansRock 2 года назад

Another great knife review from Nick Shabazz.

@Cliff_Dixon_42 3 года назад

Debating between this and the M4 "Super" Freek. Not necessarily which one to get, but which one to get FIRST.

@Knifestories Год назад

Got both, recommend both. Although the mini Adamas feels more sturdy, I would not be scared to use either in a hard fashion.

@newmanoutdoorsnewman5619 3 года назад

I love benchmade

@pjdexter168 Год назад

Does this still suffer from the axis lock failing at times?

@theknifeconnection9571 3 года назад

Mine is actually 17thou toward the back of the blade. And around 25 thou at tip. Really not bad. The coating can slow down certain cutting tasks. Buy It works well

@tylerhudgins2504 2 года назад

Any chance you would do a Mini Adamas VS Shaman??

@mattadler4710 3 года назад

This was an exceptional review.

@PapaGanoush07 3 года назад

I got one and I love it with the exception of vertical blade play. It stops with forward pressure on the axis lock, obviously, but I wish it could sustain that pressure on its own. I wonder if that's a design thing or lack of attention via QA.

@jmccray00 3 года назад

Mine does the same thing. Doesn’t hinder performance but is very annoying

@johnj.baranski6553 3 года назад

as it breaks in and the parts mesh it goes away.

@talisikid1618 3 года назад

Never had that issue.

@PapaGanoush07 3 года назад

FYI - Benchmade told me that it's a known issue awaiting resolution. So I'm not making this up evidently.

@PapaGanoush07 3 года назад

Update - Benchmade is redesigning the blade to fix the issue. If anyone else notices the vertical play and wants to call them to bump it up in priority ..have at it. I am disappointed in the lack of enthusiasm on their end to fix a design flaw. It's been a while since launch.

@papyboyington4135 2 года назад

Hello, I received mine in France, great knife. One thing surprised me, I noticed by chance that the blade is magnetic, seen by having a spoon next to it. How is this possible, and why? Thank you.

@jdisdetermined 2 года назад

Is it authentic or a counterfeit?

@papyboyington4135 2 года назад

@@jdisdetermined It is an authentic, Larrin Thomas answered me by telling me that it was normal, on the fact of sharpening with magnetic material.

@thomaskeller9758 2 года назад

I’m wondering if they changed the coating at some point during production. Mine blade is significantly darker in color.

@theknifeconnection9571 3 года назад

Most of these are rock well at 64. If that's the case. Expect better edge retention then s30v

@Carriesaglock 2 года назад

I have the original D2 tank in FDE and I’m sold on the mini Adamas. Only question is black or OD?

@dickgozinya9228 Год назад

I just handled this knife last week at a store. It would be in my pocket right now if it wasn't $261.00. Very nice knife however.

@batman19763 3 года назад

Loving knife OD green just had about a day so far.

@christianbureau6732 3 года назад

Look great and different, cheers

@butterbeans898 3 года назад

Awesome knife

@avsep4837 3 года назад

You can give information in the metric system +

@_MiMo_ 3 года назад

I hear many good things about this one. Looks amazing. Have a great weekend MC!👋

@knife-a-holic7975 3 года назад

Same

@brianreinbold2055 11 месяцев назад

Two years later and it's now a $262 knife. Fifty bucks increase in two years. Way to go Benchmade

@Mike-up6go 8 месяцев назад

Benchmade just upped the price to $290 . November 2023 . With tax and shipping well over $300

@nathan84544 5 месяцев назад

I paid nearly 500 for this knife. I live in New Zealand

@scotmetcalf2745 3 года назад

Love mine! Great review

@kylewood8327 2 года назад

The mini is nice but I’m not sure it can replace my Spyderco Manix 2.

@StandFreeAFC1 3 года назад

Love my full size adamas looking forward to these coming out in UK/Europe, any one know when this might happen?

@thamuz72 3 года назад

Knivesandtools have Them listed on their website, as in Stock, in one to two weeks

@chiptackett1595 3 года назад

Love to hear your take on the cf elite Presidio's

@mackhomie6 3 года назад

get the aluminum. I've had both and eventually sold the CF elite only to go on a crazy quest to replace it with the aluminum version which I now will not be relinquishing

@jonathan_guerrero 2 года назад

So did anyone figure out what the holes can be used for? Or is it just for looks? Because it looks perfect to me lol

@gmotionedc5412 3 года назад

Cool knife.

@BParker55 3 года назад

"Buy an Opinel" - MC 2021

@londiniumarmoury7037 3 года назад

Been waiting for this video, I'm deff interested in this one.

@mperchiano 3 года назад

Even grind bevels? I wish they treated the bugout the same. As I'm watching this I've been trying to reprofile my bugouts factory edge to bring it from the factory 60 degrees (yea wtf) down to a more manageable 40 degrees. -__-

@p4ndaluvsu519 3 года назад

I literally need this knife

@Youtube-Censorship-Police 9 месяцев назад

they simply should've called it the adamas and the regular adamas the huge ass adamas😂

@Stephaknowsbest 2 года назад

Para 3 vs mini adamas?

@elijahpenberthy9449 2 года назад

Very nice knife

@1981shovelheadhd 3 года назад

I’d love to have this knife

@knife-a-holic7975 3 года назад

Do you have a review on the Ontario rat

@metal_complex 3 года назад

Yep! I've got a few actually

@jordy703 Год назад

Getting mine tomorrow can't wait 🎉

@tormentedslayer7498 3 года назад

Man one day i'll have a knife as cool as that! prob not cause i dont have that kinda money..... how's the old saying go? "Got Wine taste on Beer Money....." I hope you enjoy them knives man..... One day i'll be able to get... at least a Adamas...... i wanna cry....

@johnwest4492 3 года назад

Hey MC, what if you live near a Great Lake ? Does that still apply or not ?

@metal_complex 3 года назад

Ya definitely. Salt water is the worst but water in general (if the blade isn't properly maintained) will cause corrosion

@matsherwood6277 3 года назад

You don't need to worry too much. I live about 30-40 minutes from Lake Michigan. I was working up the bluff from it yesterday. Keep it clean and dry and you'll be dandy. Most people don't mind a little patina anyways.