Benchmade Mini Adamas-Abuse, Sharpening and Full Review

In this video I review the new Benchmade Mini Adamas and put it through some abuse to see how well it would hold up. If you don't want to watch the whole thing I've added time stamps below for certain parts of the video. Thanks for watching!
Time Stamps
Use and Abuse! 2:58-20:10
Edge Damage-20.11-25:49
Sharpening-25:50-33:40
Final Thoughts-33:44-38:30

[@thegreasersoutdoors1572]

Thanks for testing this knife and showing us the outcomes of some really reasonable tasks as well as some extra abuse. Really helped me in my purchase decision making.

[@c.haubenriser1]

Just bought one from REI for $185 to my door. They had a 20% coupon for members and free shipping. It's gonna be my first Benchmade, and I figured I'd go big or go home! Great video as always!!!!

[@ItsCriti]

Is it a 273 275 or the 2750 2730? Sounds like you might have got an older one

[@c.haubenriser1]

@@ItsCriti nope, its the new 273FE-2 Mini Adamas in Cruwear. They were $212 originally like most other places, but then REI has a 20% coupon for members which brought it down to about $175. After taxes and free shipping it came out to about $185

[@ItsCriti]

@@c.haubenriser1 thats awesome dude! Nice deal! I couldnt even believe it lol

[@mattconklin4026]

@@c.haubenriser1 they go for 290 now

[@jeffcitypup]

I have only discovered one flaw with this masterpiece! My pivot screw was coming loose. Removed it and found no threadlocker, add some blue threadlocker and re adjusted it, since then no issues.

[@overlandedc]

Mine hasn’t budged even after all this abuse

[@j.savage1228]

The Mini Adamas has quickly become my favorite production knife of all-time. The heat treat on the Cruwear is awesome.

[@thetoolwatch]

Completely agree that 3.25" is about perfect, and wish there were more folders with that blade length.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

Funny how all the channels that have never once shown a knife being used yet have "reviewed" 100+ knives seem to be convinced something like this would break a half dozen pairs of omega springs. It's alllmooooost like they have no actual experience and just parrot back what they read on terrible knife forums. People would never lie on the internet though, right?? Very impressive, even moreso when you take into account that it was the factory edge. Tom Hosang got 700% better edge retention (cardboard) over the factory edge after the very first sharpening. Cruwear has never impressed me (comparatively, I mean. It's obviously an amazing steel) but this video definitely sold me a full size cruwear Adamas. The "really thick sidewall" was definitely the steel bands that run through the road contact surface, which again makes it even more impressive. Great video!

[@frogturtle]

I'm glad you successfully batoned with it. Some reviewers batoned a bit harder and the lock failed (it didn't break, the lock bar just slipped...and duh it's a folder.) Aside from that I expected it to hold up to the other tests, the construction is so beastly. Thanks for actually using the knife in your vid. I love my mini so far.

[@user-xx5zl8dz1v]

What’s the point of that knife ? If the lock picks off and that all you have pretty sad .

[@kennyharp4125]

This video made me go out and purchased one. It arrived yesterday. Not a big knife guy, but this is my second benchmade. Very nice in person and the FDE compliments some of my pistols 😂

[@overlandedc]

Good choice!

[@bobgox]

great detailed review, great hard use folder, wouldn't expect less from Benchmade, thanks for the review !

[@overlandedc]

Thanks for watching

[@whiteknight7059]

watching this video is the only reason I just bought this! excellent review.

[@overlandedc]

Glad to hear it!

[@chwalipieta8347]

Very nice realistic test. normal use of the knife. There is everything you need to know about it.

[@SurvivalSpec]

I have the full size Adamas folder in CruWear and I want the mini. I'm carrying the full sized every day and it is a joy to use.

[@lukejodoin3449]

I love these style videos!!Thanks for uploading this. I’ve been on the fence with this one so these videos are extremely useful for people who buy knives with the full intention of using them .🙏

[@overlandedc]

Thank you! I can assure you this is not meant to be a safe queen, it’s meant to be used and abused

[@KSTrekker]

Just got mine $200 from AAFES. I have knives (both folding and fixed blade) that are tactical or bushcraft. I wanted a folder that could be used for both roles - a great tactical/survival/bushcraft knife. I think I found it in the Mini Adamas. My fixed blade Adamas in D2 throws sparks from a ferrocerium rod like a champ (I use the serrated spine, never the edge). I wasn't sure how the Mini Adamas in Cruwear would do, but it also throws mad sparks off the spine with very little scratching to the coating. Much beefier than my Mini Bugout, this is rapidly becoming my favorite folder and my new daily EDC. At first, you might be concerned about the thickness, but I hardly even notice it's there in my 5.11 pants.

[@Stassa23]

I just finished my testing with mine as well I just have to finish editing it

[@overlandedc]

It’s a beast of a knife.

[@The122979]

I’ve been waiting patiently Nick. But this may sway me.

[@davidmayle6103]

I haven't had a Benchmade in a while, definitely going to grab one. Been wanting something along the line of an AD10.

[@overlandedc]

Both good choices but the mini Adamas is more edc friendly and IMO the steel is a better choice

[@Drumdudeck]

Don't forget about the clip!

[@dn2610]

Very excellent review and testing! I have the full size Adamas in FDE and considering purchasing the mini also. Keep the excellent reviews coming brother!

[@archery_bum]

Great review. I just grabbed the black with gray blade. Love it so far. Only complaint I have is the pocket clip on mine isn’t tight and can pop out of my pocket. Once my torx bits arrive, I plan to remove the clip and bend it.

[@praetor47]

i don't think that's good performance for CruWear (which is essentially steel as tough as 3V [i.e very!] but trades some stain resistance for wear resistance) that is allegedly hardened to 63-65HRC (on their website). cruwear at that hardness it should be going through nails without problems, not get small rolls/chips on the first staple. IF it's really treated to that hardness, it probably has the edge ruined with hot grinding (unfortunately the norm for most production companies nowadays :(( ), meaning you'll get the true performance of this knife after 3-5 sharpenings :/ i really really like the looks of this, but i think i'll wait for more tests of the steel :(

[@overlandedc]

I’d expect better after a few sharpenings. This was not only to test the factory edge but more to put the knife itself through some abuse which it handled like a champ

[@JTown-tv1ix]

Great testing video!! I’m glad to see an actual hard use test of this knife. You did a great job!

[@overlandedc]

Thanks 🙏

[@The122979]

THANK YOU. This maybe the first Benchmade I’ve bought in a looooong time. 👍

[@overlandedc]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@mikem4259]

Ugh! My heart was in my chest all through this. I cringe when I see a folder being used for something I’d use a fixed blade or hatchet for. That being said, great video. Thanks for this, I think I’ll pick one up. I haven’t been into my Benchmade’s lately, so it’s time for a new one. It’s not likely mine will see this kind of use, but it’s good to know it’ll hold up if I had to.

[@overlandedc]

Ya much more abuse than most people would put a folder through

[@catharticedc]

Gorgeous looking weather in Utah!,

[@overlandedc]

That’s the sunset from my front porch

[@mv1arms]

That batoning would shatter a spyderco. Ask me how I know.

[@overlandedc]

How do you know😂

[@jccullen6408]

Yeah how ?

[@jessemurray1265]

I like the way you do a review! Damn informative, your Vid helped me decide to purchase one.

[@overlandedc]

Thank you!

[@jessemurray1265]

Welcome I’m subscribed and looking forward to more content sir

[@keithstrother5044]

They say a real "survival knife" is whatever you happen to have on you when disaster strikes. You could do a LOT worse than a Mini Adamas.

[@My_Bow_L.Y.F]

It proves that as a grown ass man we can still have alot of fun wit our toys I mean knives lol. Plus we learn the limits of our knives just in case of an emergency for real.

[@overlandedc]

exactly!

[@bulbchangingmonkey]

Really like the testing.

[@xXBallistic82Xx]

I got to handle one today and I didn't realize how thick the handle on this thing.

[@normal1972]

It is an awesome knife, but I have to disagree about it being midsized. My buddy got one and we agree that an actual midsized with a 3.4-3.5" blade and little bit longer handle would be perfect. This one is just a touch small in both, especially the handle, for me and is the only thing keeping me from it. It is incredibly well built though and still has me very tempted. Thanks for the great testing.

[@overlandedc]

For me anyways, it's right in the middle. 3 inch being a "small knife", over 3.5 being large. 3.25 is the sweet spot but I also have average sized hands which is a big factor.

[@normal1972]

@@overlandedc Everyone is built a little different and I would love one in between the large and mini, but I don't think anyone can argue with the quality of this one. I am not a Benchmade guy and this one has brought me as close to buying one as any for a long time.

[@overlandedc]

@@normal1972 I get that. I own two Benchmade's currently, this one and a Bug Out. I was honestly blow away by this knife. All the abuse it took and zero lock issues, no blade play in any direction. Plus they seem to have done a great job on the HT of their Cru-Wear. For the price it's a no brainer.

[@gpearce11]

I'd normally agree that I'd normally consider a mid-size knife 3.4-3.6in (I used to consider this large, but I now consider large anything over 3.65in), however considering the overall overbuild nature of this knife, it does seem to seem a little bigger feeling than it's 3.3in blade/7.6in overall lengths would normally indicate in the size comparisons I've seen so far.

[@jccullen6408]

Get the big one .. I just picked it up .. perfect for big hands

[@GG-ml3vr]

Thats one strong folder,actualy great to see it get this kind of abuse.Itll save me from EVER doing it😀

[@gagemiller2845]

What sharpener are you using and what was the factory degrees on it if you don’t mind me asking

[@gallivanmc2214]

Now for the big question. Large or Mini Adamas? For heavy-duty work environment, not really for EDC.

[@overlandedc]

I still prefer the mini personally but depends on your hand size

[@gallivanmc2214]

@@overlandedc Thanks for the help. Keep up the good content

[@pret5097]

Sounds no brained to me… if not for EDC but rather for heavy-duty daily stuff - I’d go with full sized Adamas. In fact, I’d probably pick both, having the Mini in my pocket anyway 🤣🤣

[@imanolechevarria9719]

Hi, am new to the channel, what is the sharpening tool you use? Thank you!

[@overlandedc]

Welcome! I use the Wicked Edge Go and I have some sharpening videos using that system.

[@imanolechevarria9719]

@@overlandedc thank you! Will check the videos out.

[@ringbadingbingrading1181]

Does this get the same larger washers and larger omega springs present on models like the mini presidio II?

[@overlandedc]

Not sure on the springs but yes on the washers

[@ringbadingbingrading1181]

@@overlandedc Debating between this or the m4 freek for a new EDC. Hard to say. Thanks for the response!

[@mattconklin4026]

I really like the larger omega springs on my 575, it's my favorite knife

[@timfowler4901]

I have all 3 versions Auto, Full size manual and mini . Probably auto is my favorite but I do like Manual Adamas also

[@harryyim1012]

this is a truly hardcore knife field testing (abusing) :D

[@Chavez_inc]

Great video. Thanks

[@kulmax7.5]

Hi, are there any chips or dents on the blade?

[@overlandedc]

showed the edge damage in the footage. Mostly just rolling that was an easy fix after one sharpening.

[@timyoungnc]

Does it carry well in your pocket?

[@overlandedc]

Yes carries great. I did forget to cover that

[@christianlionheart4650]

What was the angel you used?

[@overlandedc]

20 degrees per side

[@bdach88]

Nice video

[@jesusvillanueva3089]

Did you start at 20ﾟ

[@sneakhyperion9297]

Was this the factory edge?

[@overlandedc]

Yes. I plan on doing more testing now that I’ve sharpened it, possibly after a couple sharpenings

[@natureandknives]

Nice video I have been wondering if I should grab this , sure is a nice knaff 🤘🏼🤘🏼😜🔪🔪🔪

[@benshanealroberts4140]

what about rust?

[@overlandedc]

It's a coated blade and Cru-Wear is better than most tool steels when it comes to rust.

[@benshanealroberts4140]

@@overlandedc i dont know steels

[@user-xx5zl8dz1v]

The older model was way better , the new ones are thinner and weak . Looks tough don’t make it tough. The blade lock bar is only as strong as the screws. That’s scary

[@catharticedc]

Where’s your logo? 😝👊🏼

[@AGC828]

While moderate abuse makes for YT knife content....maybe you could in the future be willing to REALLY push the knives to test their breaking point. Literally. Be willing to sacrifice the knife in the name of testing....leaving "wood stabbing" for the last "test" e.g. Adamas 58 stacbs before a piece of the tip broke, PM2....58 stabs...etc...no YTer has done this so far... No doubt the Adamas is heavy duty...for a pocket-knife...most won't be "torture testing"...not what pocket knives were desgined for...lets get real. :) Do "seat belt cut test" sim an emergency...how fast can you cut through a seat belt...real world use...possible use...

[@user-xx5zl8dz1v]

The aluminum Bugout is stronger then this knife . Watch dbk videos

[@mcproblems3876]

Man kina annoying you didn’t even show ONE pass on the sharpening..

[@ripperx444]

Here is my review. Spyderco paramilitary 2 for $190 is a much better knife than this. Period

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Why abuse a Mini Adamas? At least let it grow up to become a full size Adamas before you start abusing it. You're just like those horrible people who eat veal.

[@americantaxpayer]

You like supporting a company who donates to the democratic party?

[@ggmanatee]

God forbid someone reviews a product without getting political.

[@ntstick06]

Jesus Christ get over it.

[@jagpilotohio]

LOL! The underlying assumption that a knife company can only be owned by Republican supporters is just plain hysterical.

[@mattthrasher3674]

Let me guess you made that comment from your Apple IPhone...🤔🤔

[@semperparatus5942]

GTFO! If Lucifer himself would make a knife worth buying, I would buy it.