Adira®

Tempest Gray | Drop-Point

Regular price $250.00
SKU:18060SBT-01
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Angled Side View Open | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Closed Front View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Back Profile View Open | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Handle Detail Close-up | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Angled Side View Open | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Closed Front View | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Back Profile View Open | Benchmade Knife Co.
Benchmade Adira™ Tempest Gray Drop-Point - Handle Detail Close-up | Benchmade Knife Co.
Color: Tempest Gray
Handle: Grivory®
Blade: MagnaCut® Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
Mechanism: Lock

Water

Best For

  • Fishing & Anglers
  • Saltwater Use
  • Marine Operations
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They say don’t mess with a good thing, but you can always refresh the ‘fit. Enter: Dark Water, a variant of our hard-use angler’s folder, the Adira®. Built for all tasks in wet environments — prepping bait, cutting lines, scaling small fish — the 18060BT-01 Adira® has an understated Tempest Gray Grivory® handle paired with a pop of blue PVD hardware and a Charcoal Gray paracord lanyard. Featuring the same full-size, partially-serrated 3.6” drop-point blade made of MagnaCut® stainless steel in Blue Titanium Cerakote®, the Dark Water Adira® offers a refreshed look for commercial and recreational anglers and water enthusiasts alike who need a knife to tackle the elements.

Water

Adira® | Tempest Gray | Drop-Point

Specifications

Open Length

9'' | 22.86cm

Blade Thickness

0.114'' | 2.9mm

Blade Length

3.88'' | 9.86cm

Closed Length

5.12'' | 13.0cm

Handle Thickness

0.663'' | 16.84mm

Weight

4.23oz | 119.92g

Blade Steel

MagnaCut® Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)

Blade Style

Drop-Point

Blade Finish

Cerakote®

Mechanism

AXIS® Lock

Handle Material

Grivory

Handle Color

Tempest Gray

Clip Style

Deep Carry

Clip Finish

Black Oxide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Adira™ Tempest Gray and the standard serrated Adira® (18060S)? +

While both models feature the same heavy-duty serrated frame and MagnaCut® steel, the 18060SBT-01 is the "Dark Water" variant. It swaps the bright Depth Blue handle for an understated Tempest Gray Grivory® and adds a Cerakote® Blue Titanium blade finish. This coating provides an extra layer of protection against the elements while reducing glare.

Why should I choose the serrated blade over the standard plain edge? +

Serrations bite into wet, fibrous materials like rope, fishing line, and netting far more aggressively than a plain edge. When cutting soaked braided line or thick cordage, the saw-like teeth grip and cut through without slipping, a task where plain edges tend to glide off. For anglers and boaters who frequently work with line and rope in wet conditions, serrations are a practical upgrade.

What is CPM-MagnaCut® steel and why is it good for saltwater use? +

MagnaCut® is a powder metallurgy stainless steel engineered for extreme corrosion resistance and edge retention. It combines high hardness with exceptional toughness, making it nearly impervious to saltwater rust while holding a working edge through repeated cutting tasks. MagnaCut® delivers the corrosion protection of lower-grade steels with the cutting performance of premium tool steels.

How does the Grivory® handle perform in wet or slippery conditions? +

Grivory® is an engineered composite (glass-filled nylon) with extremely low water absorption, so it won’t swell or become "slimy" when soaked. The handle features strategic texturing to channel water away from your palm. This ensures a secure, non-slip grip even when covered in fish scales or salt spray, providing confidence for heavy-use maritime tasks.

Can I use the Adira® for everyday carry or is it fishing-only? +

While built for the water, the Adira® is a fantastic heavy-duty EDC. The 3.6-inch drop-point blade is highly versatile, and the deep-carry pocket clip keeps it discrete in your pocket. If you work in construction or landscaping where you are frequently exposed to the elements, its corrosion-resistant internals make it a more reliable daily carry.