Benchmade Adamas vs. Contego- Hard Use Showdown

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

That word was awesome! When I was younger there was this guy at my grandmas church who I looked up to and still do. He’s always on fire for the Lord and every time I would see him, I would think, “man I wish I had what he’s got.” Then a few years ago it hit me. I do have what he’s got. I have Jesus.

[@RevHiker]

Yes👍 That's what we need to realize. We all have the same Jesus. Do what you can, while you can.

[@darthblade2016]

Love that the Rev is willing to share his faith on the channel. Makes me much more willing to watch!! Good bless y'all

[@danieldan759]

Contego is a nice EDC, Adamas is much better for hard use. I love them both, I would like a better steel (and blade profile) in the Adamas.

[@Dhiggins90]

Presidio 2 is a beast of a knife too.

[@brandonmaples]

Cough ADAMAS cough

[@AlexanderWolf]

Hi Rev Drew. Love your videos. What do you think about a versus between the ADAMAS and the COLD STEEL SR1? I think those two knives are the most similar in terms of their philosophy and that they were built like a tank. God bless you and all your family

[@RevHiker]

Thanks! I Havent used a SR1 before, but if I can get my hands on one, I'll do that comparison.

[@convex7456]

@@RevHiker yeah that thing is almost 5mm thick. And like .50 thou behind edge

[@Osprey1994]

That's actually a good comparison. The lock on the Adamas is strong but the lock on the SR1 I'm pretty sure is stronger.

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I don’t beat my folders all the time but during testing I will whoop the hell out of them because I once had to rely on my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 to get me out of the trails after a knee injury so when I test a folder I look for the same toughness that my PM2 has. I want to make sure that should I be stupid and hike with only a folder again or should I lose all but my folder I can rely on my folder to get me through the situation

[@BrodyToYou]

I’ll buy that ADAMAS if you’re looking to sell.

[@dylancoetzee8902]

I love the last thing you said what a message I’ll take that to my grave brother!!

[@Ranger24]

4:08 "No one tell my wife". Nice comparison. Different tools for different reasons. Better get them both!

[@stevemizic1219]

Fantastic review. Good Word. Love my Contego.

[@frithsteadfarm904]

Knifeworks Edition Contego m390 all day

[@Osprey1994]

Yeah that's what I'm thinking since ai already have a 560BK-1.

[@gc5Hayward]

Great knife and good steel

[@spartan8390]

Have both as well. Just easier that way. Lol

[@BladeWalker77]

Very good test! Definitely I need a Benchmad, impressive knives. The final teaching is appreciated. I follow Your channel from Italy.

[@jojojeep1]

But only for the Knife ever built for the timing would be a cold steel pocket bushman

[@danofiremano]

I have the Contego because I just didn't like the Adamas.

[@EDCAdventures1991]

I kind of regret getting rid of my Adamas but it was like carrying around an anchor. Great comparison

[@49684]

Off topic, do you have a link to that orange suspension clip I’ve seen in past videos?

[@ihn]

Thumbs up for Spiderco bashing 👍

[@seanflanagan3287]

You gave me anxiety when you did the second round of batoning! lol

[@disninja8285]

The contego was my first benchmade I bought

[@darthblade2016]

I think I know which one I will prefer, but I shall wait until the end to see if I still do like it better.

[@darthblade2016]

Yep, I still want to go with the Contego, haha. Great comparison as usual! I know there are many who dump on Benchmade for their pricing, but while I do wish they were cheaper, they are still one of my favorite companies.

[@Osprey1994]

@@darthblade2016 Their pricing makes sense when all is considered. People point at Spyderco but they just hiked their prices and from my experience they aren't far off.

[@THEZOMBIEBUNKER]

Not much of a test imo. A $10 knife could do that much wood splitting honestly.

[@Osprey1994]

A folding knife shouldn't be used for that anyways to be honest.

[@bjovel7238]

REVHIKER!!!! I need your advice. What do you think is a better EDC knife. A benchmade 940-1501 vs bugout. Im not to worried about the steels. I am a Civil Engineer so I work mostly from my office. I do go to construction sites about twice a week. So I do use my knives to cut wiring, yarn, rope, and paper. I would consider it light duty. I love both knives, I do think the bugout is a better slicer, Im not a fan of the scales. I will most likely buy aftermarket scales. So that raises the cost to almost the same price of the 940-1501. I have bought 4 previous 940-2 and always regretted selling them, hence why im on my 5th. What do you think?

[@RevHiker]

Save up and get both haha!

[@bjovel7238]

Rev I have both! But I only need one. I will sell the one I don’t keep. Just wanted your advice. Thank you sir

[@convex7456]

Hey how much school to become a civil engineer? Is that related to environmental engineer?? Is there job security/fulfilling?

[@dontprayforme]

Hell, I have multiple bugouts and a couple 940’s. Just depends on what I feel like carrying that day. I always have a bugout/940 for your general every day stuff, and then something a little larger/heftier for anything serious or super dirty. Usually either my Vallation (407), Contego, Turret, or my 560-1 “Super” Freek.