Down to Earth Knife Reviews: Benchmade Adamas Gen 1 vs. Gen 2

Gen 2
www.benchmade.com/275fe-2-ada...
Gen 1
www.knifecenter.com/item/BM27...

[@happyknife8785]

The wear on your Gen 1 is beautiful, love to see a well used knife.

[@tonydammit4611]

Gen 1 is D2, Gen 2 is CPM Cru Wear, different and far superior steel.

[@dankeen9985]

Just received , my first benchmade and I love it so far, I’m impressed and I think I’ll try a 940

[@johnagen3688]

If I may ask,what model?!!!!!! And congrats on your first benchmade and unfortunately or fortunately not your last lol!

[@dn2610]

Awesome review! I have both Gen 1 & 2 Adamas, both are great hard use knives and will last for years. I've had springs broke on me on several other Benchmade knives I have but Benchmade always took care of it no problem. Thanks for sharing brother!

[@LevelOneGoon]

Awesome feedback. I appreciate your input on this knife!

[@mattconklin4026]

Most of my edc folders dont have serrations. I've always hated that i ordered the wrong models. I use the saw on my leatherman frequently. I've been carrying a bm 555 for the past 2 years, and it has done a fantastic job.... 🤷🏽 id like for it to have serrations

[@TK-wd7de]

Now thats a adamas thats how knives should look

[@mattconklin4026]

I have a 575 and a 273. It seems the axis lock is larger on the 575, and i wish the 273 had the same size

[@steezydoge684]

I use my cold steel Sr1 lite for my prying and stuff like

[@burns0064]

Hey bud, when you uploading your follow up video on the new Adamas that you said you would do? Looking forward to seeing how you like it almost a year later!

[@LevelOneGoon]

Hey brother I actually am having trouble finding it I misplaced it in one of my bobs and can't find it I will be reuploading as soon as I find it

[@tomie8347]

Thanks for the comparison man. I can really tell you have used your gen 1 adamas for many tasks it has allot of character i like that. And just curious are there any other BM knives ud like to get your hands on?

[@LevelOneGoon]

I appreciate the feedback

[@LevelOneGoon]

If I would also be interested in getting the Skinner collection I can't remember what they're exactly called But it's their hunting collection

[@wehrewulf]

A lot. Allot isn't a word.

[@rjlewis8346]

Yeah like others have said, I’d recommend you get the terminology right.

[@BumbleBeeedcYT]

Subbed. I’ll be watching you closely brother! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@LevelOneGoon]

Appreciate that! 🤛

[@eggersm.r.5752]

Looking forward to the follow up video on the gen2 to see how it holds up compared to the gen1. Also, please near how to say the name of the knife, sorry but it oddly bugs me haha.

[@LevelOneGoon]

Just posted!

[@DronSnow]

Which is better to your mind? They say 1 gen better as it thicker

[@LevelOneGoon]

I've come to very much prefer the 2nd model will be uploading a video soon

[@DronSnow]

@@LevelOneGoon great! Waiting

[@a.d.c7941]

Is Cold steel recon better?

[@LevelOneGoon]

Honestly I couldn't tell you. I have yet to own any Cold Steel Knives. In order for me to test that, I would have to daily one for 7 years.

[@moonshine5460]

Axis lock🤙

[@sober7777777]

Adamas, not Adam-as

[@Kaimiloa10]

So true, Adam ass!

[@joncox9719]

It's pronounced A -dom-as not Ad-a-mas!

[@sturgis97]

Yes ! It’s like nails on a chalkboard every time he mispronounces it!!!gah!!

[@azoto3671]

Did you decide to sell your old Adamas? If so, is it still available?

[@LevelOneGoon]

I ended up giving it to a good friend of mine

[@azoto3671]

@@LevelOneGoon Thanks for the quick reply. Do you plan on doing a second review with the gen 2? If not, can you tell me how it’s held up compared to gen 1?

[@LevelOneGoon]

@@azoto3671 No problem! It has held up great thus far! I'm very impressed, and honestly my favorite part about carrying it is the weight. The couple Ozs less make more of a difference than you think. Much more comfortable.

[@jay_motocombat]

@@LevelOneGoon does your Axis lock fail when battoning? I can fail (blade falls closed) even when hitting the but of the knife on concrete. Love the knife, but I don’t totally trust the springs in the Axis lock…

[@LevelOneGoon]

@@jay_motocombat I've never had the axis fail on me it sounds like you may have received a faulty knife.

[@thomasraymond9144]

Send in the old one with 40 Dollars and get a blade replacement.

[@Chingus696]

It’s called a pivot.. not a swivel…

[@LevelOneGoon]

Very nice

[@odie2763]

First adamas well used for years and you want to be a coward and baby the second adamas because of some initials? Kinda BS there. Use it.

[@LevelOneGoon]

Not a coward. If I were a coward the first knife would've never been used. My current occupation does not require me to use a knife near as often.

[@jvernonlusung6240]

Unfortunately, you have also been egregiously abusing the pronunciation of the word Adamas for the past 7 plus years, which is quite intolerable given how you profess to be a Benchmade aficionado of sorts. The name is based on the Greek word for diamond and refers to something unconquerable and indestructible. It is pronounced as Uh-DAHM-uhss (accent on the second syllable) and definitely NOT your cringeworthy "Adam Ass" perv-version. At the very least, listen to how the designer, Shane Sibert, intended it to be spoken.

[@LevelOneGoon]

Idc lol

[@ham5483]

Relax dude its a freaking knife

[@jarodz2846]

Adam-Ass 😂

[@Chingus696]

I agree 100% and it’s driving me crazy too!

[@wehrewulf]

They suck. A crap design for tacticlowns. It has disproportionate blade dimensions. A swedge that isn't a swedge. There is zero reason to swedge a knife that doesn't have a thrusting point. The blade should be wider with more belly to match the finger guard/choil area. The lock-up, for a heavier knife, has too much play. There are import knives that cost half as much with better lock-up. The blade is too thick for a sub 4 inch blade. It isn't an efficient slicer. It isn't an efficient thruster/piercer. A PM2 outperforms it in everyway, other than being a heavier beater.

[@LevelOneGoon]

It sounds like your not a fan of this knife. I have to say so far I've not had any issues with the knife. It has continued to serve me well as my most used edc.