Benchmade’s Top-Notch Tactical Knife Gets a Major Fan-Requested Upgrade

The iconic brand brings unbeatable steel to the blade that arguably needs it more than any other in the lineup.

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By Steve Mazzucchi

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As knife aficionados are well aware, a singular super steel has steadily dominated the past couple of years, popping up in more and more new and existing knives.

I am referring, of course, to MagnaCut, which continues to offer a superior blend of toughness, corrosion resistance and edge retention.

Tactical folding knife with a partially serrated blade and holes in the handle held in a gloved hand. — The Adamas was already one of the best tactical knives. Now, thanks to MagnaCut, it’s even better.

Like many others, standout American brand Benchmade has been introducing the super steel to more and more knives lately.

Today it reaches perhaps the most fitting member of the lineup, the robust, hardworking, tactically oriented Adamas.

Tougher than the rest

For the record, Benchmade had already dipped its toe in these waters, bringing MagnaCut to the smaller Mini Adamas.

But now the Oregon City, Oregon-based brand is going all in, adding the super steel to not only the full-sized Adamas but also the fixed blade and automatic versions.

Tactical knife with a textured olive green handle and partially serrated blade stuck in rocky ground. — With an open length of nearly 9 inches, the Adamas is meant for much more than opening boxes.

The move makes all the sense in the world given the knife’s adherents, including Special Forces members and survivalists.

Not for nothing, these folks are likely tackling tougher challenges than the average owner of some of the brand’s better-known EDC knives, excellent though they may be.

Hand holding a partially serrated folding knife with a textured black handle. — Blade options include Flat Earth Cerakote or Tungsten Gray Cerakote, with a straight or partially serrated edge.

Boasting a generous 3.82-inch drop-point blade, the Shane Sibert-designed knife is one of the brand’s most aggressive offerings.

No wonder it is available in both straight and partially serrated versions, complete with spine jimping, a blood groove and a protective Cerakote treatment.

Tactical fixed-blade knife with tan blade and paracord-wrapped handle resting on a textured surface. — MagnaCut has been swapped in on not only the folding Adamas but also the fixed blade and auto versions.

The ruggedness is only boosted by the durable, dependable Axis Lock, a Benchmade staple that together with the ambidextrous thumb stud ensures smooth and swift one-handed deployment and retraction.

Rounding out the formidable package are full-length stainless steel liners flanked by light but tough G10 handle scales, holed out to save a bit of weight, and a reversible deep-carry clip, keeping the knife safe at your side until called upon.

Availability and pricing

The Benchmade Adamas is available in OD Green and Black variants, with either a straight or partially serrated edge, for $325.

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Benchmade Adamas

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About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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