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Mini Adamas® Black G10 | Drop-point

Regular price $275.00
SKU:273GY-04
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Color: Black G10 | Drop-point
Handle: G10
Blade: MagnaCut® Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)
Mechanism: Lock

Tactical

Best For

  • Military & Duty
  • Self-Defense
  • EMT & First Responder
Steel & Materials Guide
Furthering the legacy of the longstanding Adamas® platform designed by Shane Sibert, the 273-04 Mini Adamas® is a stout tactical folder that upholds the tradition of rugged reliability set forth by its full-sized predecessors. Despite its smaller build, the Mini Adamas® is tough as nails with premium MagnaCut® super steel in Tungsten Gray Cerakote®. With a handle reinforced by full-length stainless steel liners topped with durable black G10 handle scales, this Adamas® is as mighty as mini gets.

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Furthering the legacy of the longstanding Adamas® platform designed by Shane Sibert, the 273-04 Mini Adamas® is a stout tactical folder that upholds the tradition of rugged reliability set forth by its full-sized predecessors. Despite its smaller build, the Mini Adamas® is tough as nails with premium MagnaCut® super steel in Tungsten Gray Cerakote®. With a handle reinforced by full-length stainless steel liners topped with durable black G10 handle scales, this Adamas® is as mighty as mini gets.

Tactical

Mini Adamas® | Black G10 | Drop-point

Specifications

Open Length

7.62'' | 19.35cm

Blade Thickness

0.14'' | 3.56mm

Blade Length

3.25'' | 8.26cm

Closed Length

4.37'' | 11.1cm

Handle Thickness

0.63'' | 16.0mm

Weight

4.6oz | 130.41g

Blade Steel

MagnaCut® Stainless Steel (60-62 HRC)

Blade Style

Drop-Point

Blade Finish

Cerakote®

Mechanism

AXIS® Lock

Handle Color

Black

Clip Style

Deep Carry

Clip Finish

Black Oxide

Molle Compatible

No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benchmade Mini Adamas® designed for? +

The Mini Adamas® is designed as a compact hard-use tactical folder for demanding environments where strength, durability, and dependable performance matter. It retains the robust construction and tactical focus of the full-size Adamas® in a smaller package, making it well suited for military and duty use, outdoor field work, and other heavy-duty cutting tasks where greater portability is preferred.

Why is the Benchmade Mini Adamas® well suited for military and combat use? +

The Mini Adamas® is designed for demanding military and tactical environments where durability, control, and dependable performance matter. Its full-length stainless steel liners provide structural strength, the handle offers a secure grip, and the AXIS® Lock provides strong, reliable lockup with ambidextrous operation. MagnaCut® stainless steel adds a combination of toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance suited for changing field conditions. At a 3.25" blade and 4.6 oz, it's also well suited for situations where a lower-profile blade matters, such as concealed carry, plainclothes work, or off-duty use, without giving up any of that durability.

What makes the Mini Adamas® different from other tactical folding knives? +

The Mini Adamas® is built heavier and more overbuilt than most compact tactical folders, with full-length steel liners reinforcing the handle rather than relying on the scales alone for strength. That construction, combined with premium MagnaCut® steel, gives it the same hard-use reputation as its full-size counterpart in a smaller footprint.

What are the benefits of the Mini Adamas®'s full-length stainless steel liners? +

Full-length liners run the entire length of the handle beneath the G10 scales, adding rigidity and strength that a scales-only construction can't match. On the Mini Adamas®, this means the knife holds up to more torque, impact, and repeated hard use without flexing or loosening over time, despite its smaller size.

What makes MagnaCut® steel such an effective choice for a tactical knife like the Mini Adamas®? +

MagnaCut® combines strong edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance in a single steel, running at 60-62 HRC. For a tactical knife, that balance matters because the blade needs to hold up to hard use and exposure to the elements without chipping, corroding, or dulling quickly, all without requiring constant maintenance in the field.

How does the Mini Adamas® compare to the full-size Adamas®? +

The Mini Adamas® delivers the same MagnaCut® steel, AXIS® Lock, and G10-over-steel-liner construction as the full-size Adamas®, in a build made for easier everyday carry. It measures 7.62" open with a 3.25" blade and weighs 4.6 oz, noticeably lighter and more compact than the full-size's 8.93" open length, 3.82" blade, and 6.54 oz. If you want the same durability with a smaller footprint, the Mini is built to deliver that; if blade length and grip real estate matter more, the full-size Adamas® is the better fit.

What are the advantages of the Black G10 colorway on the Mini Adamas®? +

The Black G10 colorway offers a discreet, low-profile appearance suited for tactical and duty environments. Its dark finish complements black tactical equipment and gear, making it particularly appealing for low-light operations and users who prefer a more subdued appearance.

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