I'm a firefighter/paramedic, I've carried the auto adamas daily at work for the last two years, it's by far the best knife that I've ever had at work. The auto was a gift from a buddy of mine.
Been carrying this knife for three years now and it is hands down the best folder I’ve ever had for my line of work. It is an absolute beast and it takes whatever you throw at it.
The full size Adamas was my first Benchmade. I’d been balking at the price of their knives for a long while. I was looking at a Zero Tolerance and it did not feel good in my hand at all. Could barely get it opened. The Adamas was on display but was unmarked. I asked to see it. Loved it and finally decided to jump into the Benchmade world. That was about 3 months ago. I now own 5 Benchmades. Some may say I have a problem but I don’t think so. I absolutely LOVE the Adamas. No doubt my favorite carry knife followed closely by my Turret. Thank you for an honest, genuine review. I always get a good vibe off your videos. The authenticity is very refreshing. Hope you all enjoyed my hometown, Lake Havasu!! If you end up through the San Antonio area on your ‘trek’ I’d love to shake your hand. Thanks for all you do! Be safe!
I’ve got both the black and desert tan versions. Love them both. Exceptional knives. Shane Seibert really nailed it with this design. Also have the fixed Adamas as well. Now I need the mini just because.
Really like the full size Adamas but above my budget. Fortunately the cold steel recon 1 really does the job for me in the large folding beast knife category. Even with my fixed knife selection, I don’t encounter any tasks that one of my folders can’t handle. Still variety matters!!!
Buy once cry once, the old saying goes. Ha ha!!! I balked heavily at Benchmade’s prices for a long time. Finally just went for it a few months back. I now own 5 and I absolutely love every single one of them.
Recon 1 is way better than that Adamas. Better grind lines, tri ad lock will not buckle under weight. Lighter, cheaper, cold steel is also pro 2nd vs Benchmades ambiguous stance
@@richw9205 yeah I get that, just spent $7500 on a MTB, but knives for me are a practical tool that if I can find one that works great for 1/3rd the price of say another…I’ll put that cash into something else. I could have spent twice as much for an MTB, this bike does the job. We all get to do as we please…..as long as the wife says go ahead….HAHA.
@@4runner1grfe Always liked that Recon 1 but never got one because I HATE the fact that Cold Steel refuses to employ Americans and makes all there stuff in Asia, usually Taiwan, or China who is our absolute enemy. I've always liked the Adamas 275 but never got one. One knife I have carried for over a decade now and rarely here mentioned or reviewed is the equally beefy Gerber 06 manual (or auto) which is Made in the USA with S30V. That thick sharp pommel strike/skull crusher is the main selling point on that beast.
My Decade-Long EDC is the Zero Tolerance ZT0561 w/ an ELMAX Blade & a Flipper Ballbearing Actuator that has NEVER Slowed/Failed me in all these years! The Titanium back handle’s lock-up is built (& Thick!!!) like a TANK. Only 1 drawback is that ELMAX is HARD to Sharpen, yet once done, it HOLDS THAT EDGE For a LONG TIME…🇺🇸
I've always thought the full size Adamas was the most hardcore folder on the market . Benchmade will always be one of my favorites and I'm not fan boy . I just enjoy the reliability I've had with benchmade
I got my Adamas (D2) a few years ago after trial and error with folding knives for outdoor use. The 275 Adamas (and the Manix 2 G10 for a slicy alternative) are now my go to's. My family spends a fair amount of time at a family member's seasonal trailer site. While i still bring a belt knife and larger tools, the Adamas is a very capable, low profile folding camp knife. Works very well for the glamping environment I find myself in. Holds up to more than that of course. A little thick behind the edge, but very confidence inspiring.
Happy Birthday Aaron. Really happy for you that your wife gets it. ... Whenever I hanker for another knife, I always check your review first, before making the decision. ... I bought the full size Adamas (2) in CruWear quite a few months ago. It's now my end of the world folder. I don't carry it on my person everyday, but it is always along in a daypack or fanny pack if the situation requires. ... I keep coming back to one of my 5 Spyderco Mllitary knives for EDC. The Millie hits my sweet spot. Incidentally, the Military is out of stock nearly everywhere in the industry now. Bento Box has a couple of exclusives. ... In the New Year, I plan to gift a full size Adamas CruWear folder to an old friend in Alaska that I've known for 42 years. ... May God Bless, my friend
I got my first knife at 8 years old. Now 40 and have owned and used 100's of blades. I held the adamas in my hand with plans just to look at it. But instantly i knew it, bought it love it and carry it everyday. Full size. And i agree the versatility and durability of the adamas over way the price tag. Nice review and enjoy that sexy blade everyday
Old video, but I just wanna say I’ve had mine about a year now and haven’t been easy on it. Absolutely the best knife I have ever owned. Bought it because of you!
Hi Aaron, I have many knives from several, high-quality, USA-made brands, BUT The Benchmade Adamas is my absolute, all-time favorite folder I own. I'm actually a big fan of the entire Adamas line including the fixed blade, Mini Adamas Folder, and even the original Adamas "brick"in D2. I just love the quality, design, cutting power, heft and reliability of the Adamas! If I had to sell/give away all my folders and only keep 1 - this would be it! 😎👍
I remember what you said on a video awhile back in regards to Benchmade, "if you want the knife, buy the knife." It was something like that. Forget the politics of a Company. If they have a product you like, buy it! You not buying a $200 knife that you want to buy will not change the Company! You want it, get it. This knife is on my list to purchase next year. Later.
@@jeffreybloom5017 I’m curious too. I’ve owned Benchmade knives since the 90’s. But never watched Utube until the last year. I wasn’t aware of any issues. I would like to know. They are located in the Socialist minded part of the country.
@@jeffreybloom5017 About three years ago the Oregon City PD (where BM is based) asked Benchmade to help them dispose of some seized firearms (which can never be resold). Benchmade, in their infinite wisdom, posted about it on Facebook, probably to show how they support local law enforcement. It went at least as bad as you'd expect. People were calling BM anti-gun, calling for boycotts and throwing away their entire BM collections (which also forced a bunch of YT knife reviewers to boycott BM, lest they lose viewers). It all got a bit ridiculous to me-those guns needed to be destroyed anyway, and just because the police asked BM to do it that doesn't automatically makes them anti-gun.
Yours is the best gear review channel on TH-cam. I just ordered a Benchmade Adamas. From the information provided in your channel, I am sure it will serve me well!
This is one that I never thought I would go for, the way that I did! I was in one of my local gun & knife shops, specifically to check out the ZT 308(which I still want), they had the full size Adamas on display so I went ahead and put it in my hand, and 10 minutes later, I was leaving with it! It just did it for me! Everything about it, including that awesome Cruwear blade, with their new concrete looking coating, which holds up tremendously btw! Great looking knife, no doubt. I put a 18 degree bevel on it and then it performed to my liking. It’s my first time with Cruwear, and man, good stuff. If I had to list any cons, however, I wish they would have used T8 or T10 screws, all the way around, or at least for the stop pin. Heavy duty, overbuilt beast, but with the smallest screws for the entire chassis! That shouldn’t have happened. Otherwise, love it! Side note: the split arrow pocket clip, improves the ergos quite a bit, imo. 🤙🏼
I have to say mini works perfectly for me. As You said about large one: great grip, beefy blade and cruwear but in smaller package, however I am a bit compact :)
Man your living the dream now. I been saying for years I'd love to live in an RV and travel the country but money is always the problem. Good thing you have this awesome channel to help out
I cut up a bunch of styrofoam with my mini adamas for insulation around some window AC units a few months ago. The blade still slices right through paper.
I have this beast too. And I love how versatile it is. I actually opened my little league teams snacks after the baseball game tonight with this thing, and they thought I was John Rambo. This thing can ward off a Grizzly. Or open a Capri Sun. It’s a great knife. I’ve even change screws with it. Excellent steel.
It’s nice to see the overbuild pocket knife actually put to use. I love my overbuilt folders, tough, capable and plain handsome. The Presidio II CF Elite is my big guy from BM and I quite enjoy it … for comparison it’s almost the same size as a Gerber StrongArm.
I’ve had the full size coyote tan/ black in d2 since they first released them in 2012. It has served me very well. It has excelled over any folder I’ve ever had tactically and woods wise. Other than being heavy I don’t have anything against it, but I will take durability over lightweight. I am in the woods and on the water year round. I have skinned many many hogs, deer, and used to cut lots of wood without any issues. Don’t underestimate the ability of that point to penetrate. The swedge ground tip and profile of it was designed to penetrate without damaging the point like most clip points will by rolling the point backwards or chipping.
Hahahahaha your certified in gear views hahaha!! No!!! you are a connoisseur of gear!! Great video brother! I'm living the RV life now too haha not perfect but I'm working on that! Also the knife and flashlight I use alllllllllll the time my eldris has gotten used sooooo much but I keep going back to my pocket knife.
Has anyone had any issues with the axis lock on the newer Adamas knives? Ive seen a couple videos were the locks completely fail and it got me concerned but this review seems all positive.
@@gideonstactical Yeah i noticed your lock seemed to hold up really well which gave me confidence in mine it may be that there are some dodgy knives going around this is a prime example of the failure i was talking about th-cam.com/video/ai_lmflcxAk/w-d-xo.html Not that id ever want baton with a folding knife this price but its cool to know that it can hold up to the abuse if need be.
I love both of my ADAMAS knives I forked out the bucks this year and bought both the flipper and the automatic love them both and the CPM CRUWEAR blades are amazing I have ten Bench Made knives but these two are my favorite the blades are the same length as the buck 110 folder blades but the Adamas blades are much smother.
I’m curious about this version of the adamas. I picked up the fixed blade with the cruwear and made g10 scales for it. Need to make a sheath for it because I am not crazy about shesth it comes with. Has too much wiggle. I have the D2 adamas folder and has to sand the g10 a lot to contour it. Stock was too boxy for me. The new version looks slimmer and more refined.
I clicked the comments in search of “what Benchmade stands for”. Going to search for more details on this. If I find out they’re not in support of my 2A, it will affect how I spend my money on my next knife purchase. In new to Benchmade and knives in general. Always carried one but never mattered what it was as long as it was useful.
Sold. And you saved me $70 on the auto. Got some good autos, some good, some overrated/& overpriced. And I like the black. 🤘🏻Appreciate your reviews. ✌🏻
I like the Hogue's a lot! I especially like the design of that Elishewitz EX-01 design with aluminum scales. The only big negative about it is that the steel liners are only half the handle length I noticed. I prefer full handle length and width steel liners on a folder if possible like the Adamas and Gerber 06. But then again I don't use a folder like I would a fixed blade. I did score a Benchmade full size Ritter Griptilian in M390 almost ten years ago for only $60! And Doug Ritter took this same design to Hogue with the RSK model.
Love my Hogues. Smoother, sharper, better! SiG Sauer K320 w Walnut inlays is sooo cool. Also really enjoy the wharncliff Deka. Saving up for more Hogues. My choice over Benchmade the wallet draining brand.
Bought the mini first and love it and have no problems carrying it everyday. Then upgraded to the full-size and love it as well and have no problems carrying it everyday until I upgraded to a bigger phone so then went back to the mini to fit both phone and knife in the same pocket. they are both more knife than I need most days but I still love to carry it.
I have a fixed blade adamas on cruwear that I use for camping . My EDC is the Osborne 940, this Friday I receive the mini Adamas on magnacut , I can’t wait to use it . I love the Adamas design and durability but I did have to buy G10 scales for the fixed blade .
ADAMAS yeah congratulation GT you won the lottery - this blade is an unstoppable machine. I use mine for everything it is my go-to knife/tool for all kinds of duties. It is NOT my EDC though - too big. However I have been looking at a CRTK Batum lately to get more pocket space but still have the tough blade. The only reason I haven't switched yet or "cooled of" the Adamas is the weaker steel on the CRKT Batum. You should review it some day.
Happy Birthday Aaron. I almost always want pocket knives for my presents . I don't own any Benchmade knives but like some of the designs especially the adamas. Hope you had a great B Day. Keep up the great work . Thanks.
I really appreciate this video. This video is one of the main vids that helped me decide to get my 275GY-1 ADAMAS. And I'm very glad I did. This knife is everything I was needing. Thanks!
I haven't bought a benchmade in several years either, but I do like some of their designs. You mentioned their were 3 benchmades everyone should own. Which ones?
Great Review. I am a Benchmade Fan boy and a retired federal LEO of over 45 years of service. To go against a company because it helped a local law enforcement agency do something the law enforcement agency was required to do by law is absolute B.S. Benchmade is NOT anti-gun. They are just a company, who at their own expense, helped their local community do something they couldn't do for themselves. If people want to be upset for the destruction of guns, then be upset with the local or state law makers that created a law REQUIRING the destruction, not a local company that was just being a responsible community member.
This was very well written. Thank you for that I was curious what happened there. Oh, Btw… enforcement of laws created by elected lawmakers, IS upholding the Constitution. See, The lawmakers put a thing called a “bill” forward…. Nevermind, (it’s in the constitution) 😂
Has the locking mechanism or the omega springs failed on you while batoning or doing any other heavy duty stuff? I got one recently but saw some reviews on TH-cam of the locking mechanism failing on heavier tasks
I'm slowly going back to benchmade after the past couple of years they're some of the best blades I own I'm looking at a mini crooked river and the adamas great video
Got the old D2 version (Manuel) and I love it. Haven’t upgraded to the new version… yet… but the old one still serves me well. I also have the mini and it fits my hands almost perfectly and I find myself carrying it a lot but I understand it isn’t for everyone. For Benchmade the company… yea, wasn’t happy with them. I still bought Benchmade knives at that time because I love their product, not their politics. I wish I could only buy from companies that I agreed with every political move they make (if they make any) but as time goes on, it is harder to do so. Great review!!
@@gideonstactical Thank you. Enjoying your channel. You got me thinking about the Full-Size Adamas. The sheer bulk has kept me at arm's length thus far. But this review has me giving it a second thought Thank You
I agree the larger Adamas is the way to go over the (to my hand) too chunky mini version. I got the auto Adamas version a few months ago and really like it. It’s even more bulletproof than most of my ZT’s, and it feels better to me than the also overbuilt CS AD-10 and AD-15. Congrats on your new knife. 👍
After owning for 2 years do you still recommend this knife. I’ve been on the fence about it. It’s tough to carry a fix blade at work but I’m constantly having to cut heavy duty zip ties and I’m worried about breaking the blade on my Spyderco pm2 or my 940
Well this is why we flick through the comments first. Just asked my exact question @sturgis97 handy to know it still makes it in the rotation and hasn't failed you. Might be time to add an Adamas, tough decision vs. A spyderco shaman
@@stevedouglas2953 I decided to go ahead and get one. I purchased mine through EKnives’s shipping was fast, and I’ve had no problems to speak of but of course I’m not going to try to baton a folder through wood if I do, I will simply disengage the lock. I have tapped the spine several times on the kitchen counter just to see if it would disengage , under what I would feel like, would be about the same amount of pressure as an accidental hit to the top of the Knife under working conditions. The lock stayed in place. Maybe it’s just a select few that I’ve had this happen. Obviously it’s not a a problem with every Adamas, if so, bench made would be getting flooded with thousands of returns. I don’t doubt that there have been a lot of people having issues, but how many truly have had that problem . Anything mechanical can, and will fail at some point. The adamas is supposed to be a tough working knife under normal working conditions, in which other knives would fail and possibly go beyond that. Having said all this, I think for most normal use is gonna hold up very well and be able to take on some tougher cutting task, while being very durable. If you’re going to go in the backcountry on a hike I suggest always carrying more than one knife . I usually carry at least three on me at all times I have a Victor Knox Swiss Army, a regular sized folder and fixed blade unless I’m at work, but I still have at least two on me even at work and the fixed blade is always in the truck. if I had to go on a hike, these are all definitely gonna be with me.
I have the mini and I like it. The CruWear is pretty amazing stuff. It still doesn't replace fixed blades for me, but it's nice knowing it can build me a fire if I'm ever in a pinch.
Always liked the Adamas but never pulled the trigger. I too used to be a big Benchmade fan but not anymore. So I only own a couple of full size 551 Griptilian's (standard Mel Pardue and M390 Ritter) that I put Applied Weapons Tech aluminum scales on. How much better is the Cruwear than there older D2 offering? I've seen many Cruwear steel reviews but is D2 a serious downgrade nowadays? As far as pocket knives, I keep going back to the beefy Gerber 06 and/or 3 dot Buck 110. But I've also started carrying smaller fixed blades more like the Ontario TAK1, Buck Nighthawk 655 or Kabar TDI Hinderer Hell Fire which all fit in a pocket easily. One more question, what watch are you wearing?
I have both the older d2 and the newer crowbar, I love them both. Most knives are to small for my hands and these knives fit great, and are a very sturdy folder
I either carry the Ad10 from Cold Steel or the AD 15. I also carry a 940 osborne in my 5 th pocket and a Leatherman Surge. I use the Surge the most. I actually don’t even need the other knives. I just like pulling the AD 10 or 15 when someone needs a knife to cut something
Nice pick for a birthday gift! Congrats and happy birthday, Aaron! I hope you and Team GT celebrated you in style (as if the awesome knife wasn't enough). Enjoy the new Adamas!!! 🥳🎉🎂
Awesome review, thank you! I've been considering this for several of the reasons mentioned, I need a really tough reliable hard core folder. And lol I love your wife's "super pumped look" 🤣
@@gideonstactical Cool, thank you! We just got some in at the shoppe where I work, and I'm getting one after watching your review of it. I do surveillance work and photography work under some pretty stressful conditions in some questionable and possibly very dangerous areas lately as I am documenting a story, and I need to appear plain and boring, like I have nothing of interest on me, while having a few very interesting and very trustworthy and reliable things on me if things go south.
im back watching adamas videos again lol. I had the mini but sold it cause I needed money and found i didn't carry it as much as i thought i would...but now i want one again but now i can't decide if i just want to try the full size. I can't get both... having a hard time deciding.. more videos here i come lol
A year ago I didn't wanna buy it because of the price... But eventually I did 😅...shame on me but I must say it's wonderful and sometimes you have to give yourself a 🎁. I did cost 325 euros here in the Netherlands 🇱🇺.... Crazy but what can I say.. love it. Ps: you have a amazing wife buying that as a gift! Wow
Just bought one last night absolutely love the way it feels but your opinion about the blade swayed me because I’ve been dissatisfied with other blades and this is by far the sharpest blade I’ve ever had
Hey GT, Happy birthday mate.! As they say, behind every knife man there's a Great Lady.! You've got some great knives collection there & giving us an honest reviews. Rock On matey. Do have a great Christmas & safe New year to you & family including all them folks in that caravan park that you're staying. Greetings from Australia.
What is the difference between the mini and reg besides the size is it same edge geometry and crewwear I am thinking of getting the mini not into big knives
I'm a firefighter/paramedic, I've carried the auto adamas daily at work for the last two years, it's by far the best knife that I've ever had at work. The auto was a gift from a buddy of mine.
Been carrying this knife for three years now and it is hands down the best folder I’ve ever had for my line of work. It is an absolute beast and it takes whatever you throw at it.
The full size Adamas was my first Benchmade. I’d been balking at the price of their knives for a long while. I was looking at a Zero Tolerance and it did not feel good in my hand at all. Could barely get it opened. The Adamas was on display but was unmarked. I asked to see it. Loved it and finally decided to jump into the Benchmade world. That was about 3 months ago. I now own 5 Benchmades. Some may say I have a problem but I don’t think so. I absolutely LOVE the Adamas. No doubt my favorite carry knife followed closely by my Turret.
Thank you for an honest, genuine review. I always get a good vibe off your videos. The authenticity is very refreshing. Hope you all enjoyed my hometown, Lake Havasu!! If you end up through the San Antonio area on your ‘trek’ I’d love to shake your hand. Thanks for all you do! Be safe!
You picked a Great Knife! I love mine.
🤠👍🇺🇸👮🏻♂️⭐️. B9USA Sr.
nice to see a fellow turret lover!! i barely see anyone talking about that knife and it is also my 2nd favorite behind the adamas
You don't have a problem. I've owned actually hundreds of Benchmade knives over the last thirty years, no problem.
I’ve got both the black and desert tan versions. Love them both. Exceptional knives. Shane Seibert really nailed it with this design. Also have the fixed Adamas as well. Now I need the mini just because.
Really like the full size Adamas but above my budget. Fortunately the cold steel recon 1 really does the job for me in the large folding beast knife category. Even with my fixed knife selection, I don’t encounter any tasks that one of my folders can’t handle. Still variety matters!!!
Buy once cry once, the old saying goes. Ha ha!!! I balked heavily at Benchmade’s prices for a long time. Finally just went for it a few months back. I now own 5 and I absolutely love every single one of them.
Recon 1 is way better than that Adamas.
Better grind lines, tri ad lock will not buckle under weight. Lighter, cheaper, cold steel is also pro 2nd vs Benchmades ambiguous stance
@@richw9205 yeah I get that, just spent $7500 on a MTB, but knives for me are a practical tool that if I can find one that works great for 1/3rd the price of say another…I’ll put that cash into something else. I could have spent twice as much for an MTB, this bike does the job. We all get to do as we please…..as long as the wife says go ahead….HAHA.
@@4runner1grfe Always liked that Recon 1 but never got one because I HATE the fact that Cold Steel refuses to employ Americans and makes all there stuff in Asia, usually Taiwan, or China who is our absolute enemy. I've always liked the Adamas 275 but never got one. One knife I have carried for over a decade now and rarely here mentioned or reviewed is the equally beefy Gerber 06 manual (or auto) which is Made in the USA with S30V. That thick sharp pommel strike/skull crusher is the main selling point on that beast.
My Decade-Long EDC is the Zero Tolerance ZT0561 w/ an ELMAX Blade & a Flipper Ballbearing Actuator that has NEVER Slowed/Failed me in all these years! The Titanium back handle’s lock-up is built (& Thick!!!) like a TANK. Only 1 drawback is that ELMAX is HARD to Sharpen, yet once done, it HOLDS THAT EDGE For a LONG TIME…🇺🇸
I've always thought the full size Adamas was the most hardcore folder on the market .
Benchmade will always be one of my favorites and I'm not fan boy . I just enjoy the reliability I've had with benchmade
Try an SMF one day you'll love it
@@PockeTanK Thanks . I'll for sure check them out .
Shane Sibert's designs are always eye-catching too. It's a fantastic blade!
Excellent and thoughtful review.
I got my Adamas (D2) a few years ago after trial and error with folding knives for outdoor use. The 275 Adamas (and the Manix 2 G10 for a slicy alternative) are now my go to's. My family spends a fair amount of time at a family member's seasonal trailer site. While i still bring a belt knife and larger tools, the Adamas is a very capable, low profile folding camp knife. Works very well for the glamping environment I find myself in.
Holds up to more than that of course. A little thick behind the edge, but very confidence inspiring.
Absolutely love the Manix. For such a seemingly delicate, slicey blade, it's still a hell of a hard use knife.
Happy Birthday Aaron. Really happy for you that your wife gets it. ... Whenever I hanker for another knife, I always check your review first, before making the decision. ... I bought the full size Adamas (2) in CruWear quite a few months ago. It's now my end of the world folder. I don't carry it on my person everyday, but it is always along in a daypack or fanny pack if the situation requires. ... I keep coming back to one of my 5 Spyderco Mllitary knives for EDC. The Millie hits my sweet spot. Incidentally, the Military is out of stock nearly everywhere in the industry now. Bento Box has a couple of exclusives. ... In the New Year, I plan to gift a full size Adamas CruWear folder to an old friend in Alaska that I've known for 42 years. ... May God Bless, my friend
I got my first knife at 8 years old.
Now 40 and have owned and used 100's of blades. I held the adamas in my hand with plans just to look at it.
But instantly i knew it, bought it love it and carry it everyday.
Full size.
And i agree the versatility and durability of the adamas over way the price tag.
Nice review and enjoy that sexy blade everyday
Old video, but I just wanna say I’ve had mine about a year now and haven’t been easy on it. Absolutely the best knife I have ever owned. Bought it because of you!
Hi Aaron, I have many knives from several, high-quality, USA-made brands, BUT The Benchmade Adamas is my absolute, all-time favorite folder I own. I'm actually a big fan of the entire Adamas line including the fixed blade, Mini Adamas Folder, and even the original Adamas "brick"in D2. I just love the quality, design, cutting power, heft and reliability of the Adamas! If I had to sell/give away all my folders and only keep 1 - this would be it! 😎👍
I've always wanted an Adamas. I would carry it everyday in my jeans pocket, I don't care how large it carries!
Lol, I'm always running into paratroopers with a parachute all wrapped in themselves. So this would help with that 8 min mark lol 😆.
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Hi Aaron, excellent review, as always! Would like to know which pants you wear in this video (9:18)...Thanks!
I will have to check
I remember what you said on a video awhile back in regards to Benchmade, "if you want the knife, buy the knife." It was something like that. Forget the politics of a Company. If they have a product you like, buy it! You not buying a $200 knife that you want to buy will not change the Company! You want it, get it. This knife is on my list to purchase next year. Later.
What are the politics of Benchmade?
@@jeffreybloom5017 I’m curious too. I’ve owned Benchmade knives since the 90’s. But never watched Utube until the last year. I wasn’t aware of any issues. I would like to know. They are located in the Socialist minded part of the country.
@@jeffreybloom5017 About three years ago the Oregon City PD (where BM is based) asked Benchmade to help them dispose of some seized firearms (which can never be resold). Benchmade, in their infinite wisdom, posted about it on Facebook, probably to show how they support local law enforcement. It went at least as bad as you'd expect.
People were calling BM anti-gun, calling for boycotts and throwing away their entire BM collections (which also forced a bunch of YT knife reviewers to boycott BM, lest they lose viewers). It all got a bit ridiculous to me-those guns needed to be destroyed anyway, and just because the police asked BM to do it that doesn't automatically makes them anti-gun.
Yours is the best gear review channel on TH-cam. I just ordered a Benchmade Adamas. From the information provided in your channel, I am sure it will serve me well!
How is it compared to the original Adamas ???
This is one that I never thought I would go for, the way that I did! I was in one of my local gun & knife shops, specifically to check out the ZT 308(which I still want), they had the full size Adamas on display so I went ahead and put it in my hand, and 10 minutes later, I was leaving with it! It just did it for me! Everything about it, including that awesome Cruwear blade, with their new concrete looking coating, which holds up tremendously btw! Great looking knife, no doubt. I put a 18 degree bevel on it and then it performed to my liking. It’s my first time with Cruwear, and man, good stuff. If I had to list any cons, however, I wish they would have used T8 or T10 screws, all the way around, or at least for the stop pin. Heavy duty, overbuilt beast, but with the smallest screws for the entire chassis! That shouldn’t have happened. Otherwise, love it! Side note: the split arrow pocket clip, improves the ergos quite a bit, imo. 🤙🏼
I love this knife , I took the clip off thus improving the ergos even more, then I carry it on my belt in a sheath.
I have to say mini works perfectly for me. As You said about large one: great grip, beefy blade and cruwear but in smaller package, however I am a bit compact :)
Man your living the dream now. I been saying for years I'd love to live in an RV and travel the country but money is always the problem. Good thing you have this awesome channel to help out
Yes it is an awesome blessing
I cut up a bunch of styrofoam with my mini adamas for insulation around some window AC units a few months ago. The blade still slices right through paper.
I love my mini adamas. It's such an amazing knife and over built. You are not destroying it. I also carry a esse izula for a backup
I have the fixed blade Adamas, I want a Folding, I do wish the fixed blade had scales
In outdoor use. Do u prefer the adamus or the Freek? If price and steel were equal.
Adamas
I have this beast too. And I love how versatile it is. I actually opened my little league teams snacks after the baseball game tonight with this thing, and they thought I was John Rambo. This thing can ward off a Grizzly. Or open a Capri Sun.
It’s a great knife. I’ve even change screws with it. Excellent steel.
It’s nice to see the overbuild pocket knife actually put to use. I love my overbuilt folders, tough, capable and plain handsome. The Presidio II CF Elite is my big guy from BM and I quite enjoy it … for comparison it’s almost the same size as a Gerber StrongArm.
I have a full grip and am torn between a pm2 and the I think the cru wear beats s45vn ,as a survival hard use blade
I’ve had the full size coyote tan/ black in d2 since they first released them in 2012. It has served me very well. It has excelled over any folder I’ve ever had tactically and woods wise. Other than being heavy I don’t have anything against it, but I will take durability over lightweight. I am in the woods and on the water year round. I have skinned many many hogs, deer, and used to cut lots of wood without any issues. Don’t underestimate the ability of that point to penetrate. The swedge ground tip and profile of it was designed to penetrate without damaging the point like most clip points will by rolling the point backwards or chipping.
May I suggest Mike Stewart's. Opinion on the Benchmade issue.
Hahahahaha your certified in gear views hahaha!! No!!! you are a connoisseur of gear!! Great video brother! I'm living the RV life now too haha not perfect but I'm working on that! Also the knife and flashlight I use alllllllllll the time my eldris has gotten used sooooo much but I keep going back to my pocket knife.
Has anyone had any issues with the axis lock on the newer Adamas knives? Ive seen a couple videos were the locks completely fail and it got me concerned but this review seems all positive.
What my video at 13:05 I not only baton but smack the spine very hard several times. Not saying there may or may not be issues but mine is solid.
@@gideonstactical Yeah i noticed your lock seemed to hold up really well which gave me confidence in mine it may be that there are some dodgy knives going around this is a prime example of the failure i was talking about th-cam.com/video/ai_lmflcxAk/w-d-xo.html
Not that id ever want baton with a folding knife this price but its cool to know that it can hold up to the abuse if need be.
I chopped small branches and it bent stop pin and developed vertical blade play. Having pin replaced. Expected more from lock.
what were the issues with benchmade?
I love both of my ADAMAS knives I forked out the bucks this year and bought both the flipper and the automatic love them both and the CPM CRUWEAR blades are amazing I have ten Bench Made knives but these two are my favorite the blades are the same length as the buck 110 folder blades but the Adamas blades are much smother.
The fixed Adames 375-1 is realy a great knife, especially with the custom handle scales from tpgrips 👍
I’m curious about this version of the adamas. I picked up the fixed blade with the cruwear and made g10 scales for it. Need to make a sheath for it because I am not crazy about shesth it comes with. Has too much wiggle.
I have the D2 adamas folder and has to sand the g10 a lot to contour it. Stock was too boxy for me. The new version looks slimmer and more refined.
Hogue knives needs the love Benchmade gets. Hogue has better quality control, USA made, arrive super sharp, and fully supports and respects the 2A.
They need to get more blades out there. Agreed they are good. Just not a lot on the market.
I clicked the comments in search of “what Benchmade stands for”. Going to search for more details on this. If I find out they’re not in support of my 2A, it will affect how I spend my money on my next knife purchase. In new to Benchmade and knives in general. Always carried one but never mattered what it was as long as it was useful.
Sold. And you saved me $70 on the auto. Got some good autos, some good, some overrated/& overpriced. And I like the black. 🤘🏻Appreciate your reviews. ✌🏻
I like the Hogue's a lot! I especially like the design of that Elishewitz EX-01 design with aluminum scales. The only big negative about it is that the steel liners are only half the handle length I noticed. I prefer full handle length and width steel liners on a folder if possible like the Adamas and Gerber 06. But then again I don't use a folder like I would a fixed blade. I did score a Benchmade full size Ritter Griptilian in M390 almost ten years ago for only $60! And Doug Ritter took this same design to Hogue with the RSK model.
Love my Hogues.
Smoother, sharper, better!
SiG Sauer K320 w Walnut inlays is sooo cool.
Also really enjoy the wharncliff Deka.
Saving up for more Hogues.
My choice over Benchmade the wallet draining brand.
Bought the mini first and love it and have no problems carrying it everyday. Then upgraded to the full-size and love it as well and have no problems carrying it everyday until I upgraded to a bigger phone so then went back to the mini to fit both phone and knife in the same pocket. they are both more knife than I need most days but I still love to carry it.
What do you use to sharpen it?
Worksharp field or guided sharpener
I have a fixed blade adamas on cruwear that I use for camping . My EDC is the Osborne 940, this Friday I receive the mini Adamas on magnacut , I can’t wait to use it . I love the Adamas design and durability but I did have to buy G10 scales for the fixed blade .
It’s an amazing knife. Congratulations on the new knife, and a belated happy birthday.
ADAMAS yeah congratulation GT you won the lottery - this blade is an unstoppable machine. I use mine for everything it is my go-to knife/tool for all kinds of duties. It is NOT my EDC though - too big. However I have been looking at a CRTK Batum lately to get more pocket space but still have the tough blade. The only reason I haven't switched yet or "cooled of" the Adamas is the weaker steel on the CRKT Batum. You should review it some day.
This knife is a tank, one of the Benchmade classics. I’ll get one in the near future for sure. Cheers!
Are they all cru ware?
I believe so
How hard and what's the best way to sharpen.
Happy Birthday Aaron. I almost always want pocket knives for my presents . I don't own any Benchmade knives but like some of the designs especially the adamas. Hope you had a great B Day. Keep up the great work . Thanks.
I really appreciate this video. This video is one of the main vids that helped me decide to get my 275GY-1 ADAMAS. And I'm very glad I did. This knife is everything I was needing. Thanks!
I haven't bought a benchmade in several years either, but I do like some of their designs. You mentioned their were 3 benchmades everyone should own. Which ones?
Great Review. I am a Benchmade Fan boy and a retired federal LEO of over 45 years of service. To go against a company because it helped a local law enforcement agency do something the law enforcement agency was required to do by law is absolute B.S. Benchmade is NOT anti-gun. They are just a company, who at their own expense, helped their local community do something they couldn't do for themselves. If people want to be upset for the destruction of guns, then be upset with the local or state law makers that created a law REQUIRING the destruction, not a local company that was just being a responsible community member.
Totally agree.
Talking rationally. More of this needed for sure. Love me some Benchmade.
Well put! Thank you!
Do Leo's swear an oath to the constitution?
This was very well written. Thank you for that I was curious what happened there.
Oh, Btw… enforcement of laws created by elected lawmakers, IS upholding the Constitution. See, The lawmakers put a thing called a “bill” forward…. Nevermind, (it’s in the constitution) 😂
@gideonstactical what pants are you wearing at the 9:20?
I want to buy a benchmande knife but is thee bigger knife if that brand as well pocket knife which one can recommend me thanks.nice video
Happy belated Birthday! One of these days I will get a Adamas. Great video.
Has the locking mechanism or the omega springs failed on you while batoning or doing any other heavy duty stuff? I got one recently but saw some reviews on TH-cam of the locking mechanism failing on heavier tasks
As you saw in the video it held up to my use and did not have any issues and still has not felt I have seen the same videos.
Benchmade full size adamas vs gerber 06 auto?
You gotta check out the benchmade presidio 2 it’s awesome or the price
The D2 version is not as good of a blade material as the cru ware?
Cru wear is better
I'm slowly going back to benchmade after the past couple of years they're some of the best blades I own I'm looking at a mini crooked river and the adamas great video
Reminds me of the Arvensis...I wish they would bring back by the way. Ohoo...Avensis II in Cru-wear!!!
Got the old D2 version (Manuel) and I love it. Haven’t upgraded to the new version… yet… but the old one still serves me well. I also have the mini and it fits my hands almost perfectly and I find myself carrying it a lot but I understand it isn’t for everyone. For Benchmade the company… yea, wasn’t happy with them. I still bought Benchmade knives at that time because I love their product, not their politics. I wish I could only buy from companies that I agreed with every political move they make (if they make any) but as time goes on, it is harder to do so. Great review!!
Can you do a VS’s video: Contigo vs Adamas
I saw your video. Then watched, read lots of hate for the knife. So, I bought the auto adamas for a detail I work on. Best handle ergonomics.
Happy late birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 hope had good one nice large folder looked at both size of that knife 🔪
I gotta ask, What pants are you wearing in this video, please?
They look comfortable due to stretch and appear lightweight for summer temps.
These are from Costco weatherproof brand I think
@@gideonstactical Thank you.
Enjoying your channel.
You got me thinking about the Full-Size Adamas.
The sheer bulk has kept me at arm's length thus far.
But this review has me giving it a second thought
Thank You
I love my Mini Adamas so much. For EDC it's overbuild but hey who cares? I am a Fan of folders under 20cm for all other tasks I use fixed blades.
Best review of a product I've ever seen! Thank you sir!
Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
I agree the larger Adamas is the way to go over the (to my hand) too chunky mini version. I got the auto Adamas version a few months ago and really like it. It’s even more bulletproof than most of my ZT’s, and it feels better to me than the also overbuilt CS AD-10 and AD-15. Congrats on your new knife. 👍
Aaron…Can you tell me what brand and type of pants you are wearing in this video? I like they are stretchy and can be worn in the office.
After owning for 2 years do you still recommend this knife. I’ve been on the fence about it. It’s tough to carry a fix blade at work but I’m constantly having to cut heavy duty zip ties and I’m worried about breaking the blade on my Spyderco pm2 or my 940
Totally I still use it carry regularly. Never failed on me once.
Well this is why we flick through the comments first. Just asked my exact question @sturgis97 handy to know it still makes it in the rotation and hasn't failed you. Might be time to add an Adamas, tough decision vs. A spyderco shaman
@@stevedouglas2953 I decided to go ahead and get one. I purchased mine through EKnives’s shipping was fast, and I’ve had no problems to speak of but of course I’m not going to try to baton a folder through wood if I do, I will simply disengage the lock. I have tapped the spine several times on the kitchen counter just to see if it would disengage , under what I would feel like, would be about the same amount of pressure as an accidental hit to the top of the Knife under working conditions. The lock stayed in place. Maybe it’s just a select few that I’ve had this happen. Obviously it’s not a a problem with every Adamas, if so, bench made would be getting flooded with thousands of returns. I don’t doubt that there have been a lot of people having issues, but how many truly have had that problem . Anything mechanical can, and will fail at some point. The adamas is supposed to be a tough working knife under normal working conditions, in which other knives would fail and possibly go beyond that. Having said all this, I think for most normal use is gonna hold up very well and be able to take on some tougher cutting task, while being very durable. If you’re going to go in the backcountry on a hike I suggest always carrying more than one knife . I usually carry at least three on me at all times I have a Victor Knox Swiss Army, a regular sized folder and fixed blade unless I’m at work, but I still have at least two on me even at work and the fixed blade is always in the truck. if I had to go on a hike, these are all definitely gonna be with me.
@@stevedouglas2953 I ordered mine through EKnives. Everything seems to work fine.
If this is one of the three essential benchmades, which are the other two?
was the locking fixed were it failed
Great review! How does it compare to the CS SR1? Also... happy birthday!
I already regularly carry the recon 1 as a backup camp knife. I think the Adamis is a worthy upgrade.
The recon is a solid build. There are so many good manufactures now.
NICE vid & info. I wonder….how this stacks up against the Microtech Amphibian. Could you do a vid comparison? Debating which one to purchase.
Great suggestion!
I have the mini and I like it. The CruWear is pretty amazing stuff.
It still doesn't replace fixed blades for me, but it's nice knowing it can build me a fire if I'm ever in a pinch.
Always liked the Adamas but never pulled the trigger. I too used to be a big Benchmade fan but not anymore. So I only own a couple of full size 551 Griptilian's (standard Mel Pardue and M390 Ritter) that I put Applied Weapons Tech aluminum scales on. How much better is the Cruwear than there older D2 offering? I've seen many Cruwear steel reviews but is D2 a serious downgrade nowadays? As far as pocket knives, I keep going back to the beefy Gerber 06 and/or 3 dot Buck 110. But I've also started carrying smaller fixed blades more like the Ontario TAK1, Buck Nighthawk 655 or Kabar TDI Hinderer Hell Fire which all fit in a pocket easily. One more question, what watch are you wearing?
I have both the older d2 and the newer crowbar, I love them both. Most knives are to small for my hands and these knives fit great, and are a very sturdy folder
Does the lock still fail?
Gearologist certification. I love it 😁
You know it worked my butt off for that one 😀😆
@@gideonstactical if anyone would have a degree in gear, it would be you 👍
Happy birthday dude. 🤙🏻
I either carry the Ad10 from Cold Steel or the AD 15. I also carry a 940 osborne in my 5 th pocket and a Leatherman Surge. I use the Surge the most. I actually don’t even need the other knives. I just like pulling the AD 10 or 15 when someone needs a knife to cut something
Why did you choose this one over the partially serrated blade?
Hi there just got mine in flat dark earth. It was very stiff out of the box. Just wondering if this is normal? Seems to be Loosening up fine. Love it
What is the gruff with Benchmade? I missed that whole point
Nice pick for a birthday gift! Congrats and happy birthday, Aaron! I hope you and Team GT celebrated you in style (as if the awesome knife wasn't enough). Enjoy the new Adamas!!! 🥳🎉🎂
Awesome review, thank you! I've been considering this for several of the reasons mentioned, I need a really tough reliable hard core folder. And lol I love your wife's "super pumped look" 🤣
Hahah still love this blade a year later 👍
@@gideonstactical Cool, thank you! We just got some in at the shoppe where I work, and I'm getting one after watching your review of it. I do surveillance work and photography work under some pretty stressful conditions in some questionable and possibly very dangerous areas lately as I am documenting a story, and I need to appear plain and boring, like I have nothing of interest on me, while having a few very interesting and very trustworthy and reliable things on me if things go south.
@@gideonstactical Oh, and check your FB messages
Hey Aaron, I wanted to ask where you got your paracord bracelet?
I have had people send them to me over the years. I would just say Amazon or if one of your viewers what’s to hook you up??
im back watching adamas videos again lol. I had the mini but sold it cause I needed money and found i didn't carry it as much as i thought i would...but now i want one again but now i can't decide if i just want to try the full size. I can't get both... having a hard time deciding.. more videos here i come lol
Oh yeah, "I need" either a big beefy folder or small fixed. Merry Christmas ☃️
I have the mini 273 Adamas and I love it it's solid as a rock. I'm looking for a good deal on the 275 Adamas after watching this.
How's the blade shake?
Nice review, Aaron. How do the handle ergonomics of the Adamas compare to those of the Lion Steel T5?
A year ago I didn't wanna buy it because of the price... But eventually I did 😅...shame on me but I must say it's wonderful and sometimes you have to give yourself a 🎁. I did cost 325 euros here in the Netherlands 🇱🇺.... Crazy but what can I say.. love it.
Ps: you have a amazing wife buying that as a gift! Wow
Just bought one last night absolutely love the way it feels but your opinion about the blade swayed me because I’ve been dissatisfied with other blades and this is by far the sharpest blade I’ve ever had
Has the lock failed on you during the last year
Nope rock solid 👍
@@gideonstactical I just bought one yesterday and saw reports online about the axis lock failing on just the adamas and being 300$want to make sure
What happened with benchmade a couple years ago?
Hey GT, Happy birthday mate.! As they say, behind every knife man there's a Great Lady.! You've got some great knives collection there & giving us an honest reviews. Rock On matey. Do have a great Christmas & safe New year to you & family including all them folks in that caravan park that you're staying. Greetings from Australia.
What is the difference between the mini and reg besides the size is it same edge geometry and crewwear I am thinking of getting the mini not into big knives
The one I have is D2 steel 50/50 blade.
How’s it compare in size and weight for carrying to the big beefy Spyderco Shaman? I have a Shaman and it’s about as big and heavy as I’d want to EDC.