BENCHMADE MINI ADAMAS | Knife Overview

[@BladeHQ]

Hey everyone thanks for watching. I apologize in advance for not being Maya. -Spencer

[@givematthiswalrus4825]

You seem cool spencer 👍

[@BladeHQ]

@@givematthiswalrus4825 Why thank you. Depends on the day. -Spencer

[@jacobbcox1985]

No hate if you haven't been on camera all the time you need time. I want BladeHQ and it's faces to be awesome. I say nothing to be mean. You are cool Spencer so don't worry don't think you are over sensitive.

[@BladeHQ]

@@jacobbcox1985 I appreciate it. This was filmed a few weeks ago and was actually my first crack ever at being on camera. It will take time for sure. -Spencer

[@grattof]

Pretty cool review. I love that knife. Cheers

[@Knives101]

New replacement for Kurt? Definitely will miss Kurt but this guy did do a great job.

[@BladeHQ]

Thanks but I don't think I could replace my pal Kurt. You may see me from time to time though. -Spencer

[@dieseldabz7104]

Where did Kurt go??

[@williamj4538]

Replaced him for a bro from California who’s running to another state cause it’s the cool thing to do now. @BladeHQ is now taking Californian refugees. Lol.

[@dieseldabz7104]

This video just makes me want a Mini Adamas even more than I previously already did. Really wanted the LE exclusive in red(Burgundy?) Micarta but missed my chance. Always been a huge fan of Benchmade and for several reasons and own probably 17-20.

[@mhodar94]

Bass Pro and Cabelas still have the shot show edition in stock, and it’s only $199.99. You’re welcome 😉

[@rjw7227]

Get the desert warrior. It never gets old. I love mine.

[@DylanLey]

I've had a mini Adamas for a while now and it's one of my favorite hard use edc knives!

[@ADAMGILBRT82]

One of the best knives out there to me it’s almost perfect

[@whalehands]

This little knife took the knife world by storm. I wonder if BM knew how popular it would be. Definitely one of my favorite, if not favorite Benchmade.

[@erict149]

I just got the Shot Show edition a few weeks ago and it is FANTASTIC! Feels like I could chop down a tree with it and still shave my face afterward. And yeah, it's great for boxes too! 😏👍

[@BladeHQ]

Amen! I might steal that. -Spencer

[@ironman2326]

I just got the mini adamas limited edition with the burgundy handle. I love it! It's probably the best feeling knife I've ever held, and I've held a lot of knives.

[@bzebarth]

Awesome knife. I also wasn't crazy about the pocket clip but it was because it bit my hand a little. Weirdly I switched it for the smaller deep carry from a bug out and I like that clip much better. Makes the knife pretty much perfect.

[@theepandzilla]

Had a Griptillian for work and then a upgraded to the shotshow adamas. I absolutely fucking love this knife.

[@Fimbulwinter04]

I love this knife!! I have the older brother's the fixed blade with the shark teeth at the top and the full size manual that is in full black but ever since I got this one (First Production!) I carry this almost everyday!

[@Drewski423]

I have a Bugout, Mediator, 940-2, and Claymore OTF. Bought in the order. The Mini Adamas is next on my list.

[@hectorrivera6624]

I got the fix Adamas and love it. This one is next.

[@andrewvillarreal2152]

Again, the new style of videos are great! Loving the new background and the actual setting of the videos. Nice work 💯

[@a51nx]

Did they fix the lock popping out when impacted?

[@BetaBuxDelux]

That’s what I’m waiting for.

[@BladeHQ]

@@BetaBuxDelux I haven't noticed that. I'll check it out and see if I can replicate it. -Spencer

[@dieseldabz7104]

What? You Baton a tree with your Axis lock? Used mine hard and daily for years and NEVER have had that happen. Really think some people have bad luck or don't take proper care of their knives and or use them for more than cutting.

[@BetaBuxDelux]

@@dieseldabz7104 I hear you. It’s just I really like my 940 (I have 3) and expect the same or better performance out of the mini Adamas.

[@danielpadilla8083]

That's a really cool knife! and great cinematography on the video, congrats!

[@BladeHQ]

Thanks!

[@mallorythomas4889]

Good job Spencer I loved the video! And killer b roll & color on the video 😝

[@BladeHQ]

Thanks Mallory. We also have a new Ben behind the camera and he excels at color. -Spencer

[@fchavez6198]

The old Blade HQ crew actually had a passion for knives

[@BladeHQ]

Oh look it's F Chavez bringing negativity into the comments. That's weird.

[@rjw7227]

Cry more

[@stevetqp9152]

Nice intro to the Mini Adamas! My question is, how would you compare it to the Cold Steel AD15 Lite, in terms of blade sharpness, robustness, Scorpion lock v. Axis lock, overall construction? Thank you!

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

"i've been carrying this knife for months" knife literally looks like new ootb😂

[@Deibodese]

Sweet content! Great review! I love when people have personal experience with the product they’re talking about.

[@user-fj4qk6zd9vajnw]

.....talking...talking....and more talking. who the fu....is interested in what he has, uses and and and

[@BladeHQ]

Thanks for watching! -Spencer

[@zhouhuimin1629]

Just got mine on sale. Thanks blade hq

[@kayok07]

I have the full size auto adamas and love it

[@Uzi_-17]

Im going to buy this

[@BladeHQ]

Do it! -Spencer

[@ironman2326]

I like the pocket clip.

[@ironman2326]

I used mine to cut some blue styrofoam. Now some of the blue has lightly rubbed off onto the blade, giving it a light blue hue. Can't get it off with soap and water or alcohol. Any ideas how to get it off??

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@CherryCoke-qi1kz]

Great review. Keep the average guy tactical around.

[@solomonkane408]

I had 3 of them and every single one had up and down blade play I loved the look of it but had to return it . Maybe I'll try again in a year see if I have better luck and if the bugout and presidio 2 can have no blade play what's the deal ?

[@BladeHQ]

That's a bummer and some bad luck.

[@dieseldabz7104]

Seriously? I own well over a dozen Benchmade knives, some carried daily for years even while deployed and have yet to have the problem of blade play but don't yet own the Mini Adamas but plan to rather soon hopefully 🤞

[@rjw7227]

Lol I’ll take “things that didn’t happen” for 200 alex

[@solomonkane408]

@@rjw7227 I'll take why would I lie about my own inconvenience of a company I love and own over a dozens knives from . You own an adamas ? If so and it doesn't have up and down play I'll buy it from you .

[@rjw7227]

@@solomonkane408 my desert warrior finish is my daily carry and has literally zero flaws. It’s not for sale. It replaced the tactical triage, my previous edc. I have had zero issues with any of my 4 Benchmades, so forgive me if I’m skeptical about you buying four consecutive knives with problems. That seems highly unlikely even for a $25 gerber from Walmart.

[@knifedaddy5791]

I actually love that clip, if u remove it and bend it slightly, it will provide more tension and won’t “rattle” when tapped. It has happened to me on a couple 940’s 😉

[@BladeHQ]

I'll try that. I really don't have a problem with it but was trying to make it a little more objective since I love the knife so much. Didn't want everyone blowing me up in the comments for being a shill haha. -Spencer

[@knifedaddy5791]

@@BladeHQ lol gotcha

[@wildcardedc]

Who even are all these people?

[@BladeHQ]

Hi my name is Spencer, it's nice to meet you.

[@williamj4538]

@@BladeHQ Spencer is a Californian refugee. Cause Cali ain’t cool anymore, so they flood other peoples states jacking up the prices and add more traffic. Thanks Bro.

[@AngelHernandez-lv7xy]

Do you happen to have the dimensions of the knife? I am trying to get a case made for it and they want the dimensions I carrying case.

[@floridaman727]

I can’t believe I’ve had my full size for over 10 yrs now

[@BladeHQ]

That's a good run, and speaks to how great a knife this is.

[@floridaman727]

@@BladeHQ I bought it my senior year of college I believe from you guys. Yes, mid way through this comment I looked it up. Bought November 2012 from Blade HQ.

[@dieseldabz7104]

I've had my Nimravus fixed blade and Ares Black class folder since '97 and both still in amazing condition and used in military and civilian life for YEARS. Even have a few that are older still than those, my Benchmade Spike and Leopard..

[@thunderlyte3221]

Where did kurt go?

[@BladeHQ]

Unfortunately Kurt has left the building.

[@thunderlyte3221]

@@BladeHQ Nooooooo😭😢😥 he was my favorite! He was my spirit animal! The ham hands will be missed😔. He is a true legend! Long live the ham hands! Is there anywhere else on youtube or anything where i can still see content from him?

[@BladeHQ]

@@thunderlyte3221 I miss him as well. He is on Insta, look for @kurt.the.viking but he hasn't been very active lately. I wouldn't be surprised if he popped up on Zac's channel occasionally. -Spencer

[@thunderlyte3221]

@@BladeHQ thank you i just followed him on insta. Ive been subscribed to zac's channel for a while now he makes some great vids 👍. Hope to see him again and more content from you guys!

[@BetaBuxDelux]

There are videos showing the axis lock failing on this knife. Is this an improved version? I started to order one but cancelled it after seeing videos showing it fail.

[@BladeHQ]

Falling off? I've pulled apart countless axis locks and have not witnessed an issue with them. The omega spring can be fragile but I think you would be safe. -Spencer

[@BetaBuxDelux]

@@BladeHQ Pop out of lock according to this and other reviewers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHSveImkrct5bZo I’d definitely pick one up with the improve the design.

[@BladeHQ]

@@BetaBuxDelux Okay I watched that video. So I've not done any batoning with the knife. I will see if I can one and try it out. I don't want to try it with mine haha. -Spencer

[@BetaBuxDelux]

@@BladeHQ Cool - and your review is great. I just want the knife to live up to its namesake. :)

[@Disturbed-247]

We just wanna know where Dallas and Kurt are and if we’ll ever see them in vids? Nothing against these new hosts at all. They’re doing fine. But their absence feels out of the blue.🙁

[@BladeHQ]

Kurt has left unfortunately. Dallas is still here but doing less video due to other responsibilities but you'll see him around I'm sure. We are hoping at some point soon to address this and discuss the direction and future of the channel. Thanks for hanging with us.

[@Disturbed-247]

@@BladeHQ Bummer. I never liked these happening so suddenly. No warning. Wish we could get a heads up of some kind (although I understand not possible every time). Just hate liking a host so much and losing them suddenly.

[@BladeHQ]

@@Disturbed-247 I totally get that. It's rough for us as well. I miss all those guys. -Spencer

[@shaquilleoneal117]

omg it’s tony hawk

[@BladeHQ]

Thanks Shaq. -Spencer

[@dieseldabz7104]

Wrong skater looks more like Danny Way.

[@williamj4538]

@@BladeHQ No you can tell it’s a bro from California. They can’t help themselves in looking like bro from SoCal. Then they flood other people’s states cause Cali ain’t cool anymore.

[@PirminZemp2731]

Mega Cool Knife

[@Joinordie718]

I prefer the larger adamas version

[@sal1964]

Great knife I have it

[@amirulalif5859]

next mini adamas wharcliffe....interesting

[@daveandmerlin]

Looks sweet but for hard use you just can't beat Coldsteel

[@rjw7227]

Lol there are literally hundreds of knives that can do anything a cold steel can

[@daveandmerlin]

@@rjw7227 interested in what ones and what price ?

[@kpfagerberg]

They must have a stock of these not selling. Fire up the KZbin video to drive up interest

[@BladeHQ]

These sell just fine. They actually were out of stock so we held the video for a couple weeks.

[@WheatCitySole]

The Adamas is far from the meanest Benchmade. The lock will fail with a stiff breeze

[@TK-wd7de]

Yeah outta box it had lock issues but i noticed the centering was off so i hit the knife with a rubber mallet and poped somthing in place it fixed the lock skip and the centering i think its a assembly issue

[@WheatCitySole]

@@TK-wd7de I’ve got 4 of them, 2 full, 2 mini, all have the lock issue. I’ve attempted online tweaks and tips and nothing seems to work. A fairly light spine whack can break the lock. I do enjoy the mini as an edc option but I’m probably not going to hold on to both full size, there are just way tougher knives out there for hard use situations

[@djpierce777]

I really wish Benchmade didn't disrespect the 2A community. I will not support Benchmade.

[@BladeHQ]

Thanks for watching. Genuine question? Why do you believe this about Benchmade.? They helped local law enforcement on a recycle program. I haven't seen anything else suggesting them being anti 2A. Feels like there is a little more nuance needed here. Plus you're missing out on some great knives. -Spencer

[@BladeHQ]

@@WeFightTheDarkYeah you're not wrong. Not a position I'd want to be in. I know they've decided against being involved in the program anymore due to the backlash.

[@djpierce777]

@@BladeHQ there are plenty of other and better knives on the market that do support 2A. Benchmade has also financially supported politicians that are anti 2A. Just not a company I can get behind. We vote with our dollars. I would much rather get a civivi, Spyderco, microtech, or boker over a Benchmade. That is my choice and in America I still have that freedom of choice.

[@BladeHQ]

@@djpierce777 Hey that's fair. To each their own all day long. Appreciate you sharing your opinion in more detail. -Spencer

[@Taprack13]

@@BladeHQThis does not make it acceptable. 👅 🥾

[@sdcowboy85]

I'll only consider an Adamas when they offer one without the tacky looking coated blade. Gimme that plain steel.

[@BladeHQ]

I'm a sucker for a coated blade but I get not everyone loves it. I think on the Cru-Wear it makes sense since it's not a stainless steel, but if you live in a place where it's not an issue than non-coated would look pretty clean. -Spencer

[@whatfreedom7]

Slowly dials osha for non approved box cutter……..

[@BladeHQ]

😂

[@The4cp]

I'm going to say what needs to be said. This knife never should have been involved in this "mini edc" fad. It's very distasteful.

[@rjw7227]

False

[@jaskxxxon25]

👏 good job on the video it’s getting better

[@Fly2kill1]

I love my shot show mini Adamas but I can’t get the play out of it. I love it anyway.

[@BladeHQ]

Dang I haven't had any. I may have just been lucky though. I know people have seen QC issues with Benchmade at times. -Spencer

[@erict149]

I have the shot show edition as well and it was perfect right out of the box. No play whatsoever, perfectly centered, and smooth as oiled glass. Awesome knife!✌️

[@Fly2kill1]

I’ve got a drawer full of BMs. This is the only one I can’t get right. It’s either lose or way to tight.

[@Simon-talks]

@@Fly2kill1 send it in to BM and they'll fix it