Adamas has never been a stealth knife. Shane Sibert designed it in 2010 as a folder designed for soldiers and survivors. And in all 15 years, Benchmade’s most crowded folder has held one quiet consensus (and fans have been talking a lot about it). That ends now, with the Adamas program moving to CPM MagnaCut.
The Ultimate Tool Steel Tradeoff
Adamas has always used stainless tool steels, the original D2 and the latest CPM CruWear, because durability was a priority and stainless steels historically couldn’t keep up. Getting caught? Tools tend to rust, which is obviously not a good quality for a knife sold to people sweating in the desert and jungle.
As we all know by now, MagnaCut made all those compromises obsolete. When metallurgist Larrin Thomas released the recipe in 2021, he actually broke the old rule that you should choose two for durability, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The knife community has been very focused ever since, and Benchmade runs it here at 60 to 62 HRC.
Same Tank, Better Armor
The rest of the package remains as well built as before. You get a 3.78″ full and bouncy drawbar on the spine, available in different or slightly different flavors, operated with ambidextrous thumbsticks and locked in Benchmade’s notoriously abusive AXIS style.
Handling-wise, it’s the G10’s scale scattered over full-length flawless lines, with a deep reverse clip. Choose between OD Green with Flat Earth Cerakote blade or Black with Tungsten Gray. And yes, Cerakote remains even though the steel no longer needs corrosion protection. Because it still looks rad.
The Whole Family Gets the Memo
Benchmade actually tested these waters back in 2023, when the Mini Adamas became the first of the group to get MagnaCut. And apparently the test went well.
Because this isn’t just a full-size folder update. The fixed-blade Adamas and push-button Auto Adamas also make the leap, meaning the entire hard-working family now uses the same tool.
Specification Sheet
Brand:Bench made
Model:Adamas
SKUs:275FE-04, 275SFE-04, 275GY-03, 275SGY-03
Overall Length:8.89″
Blade Length:3.78″
Blade Size:0.140″
Blade Steel:CPM MagnaCut (60-62 HRC)
Blade Finish:Flat Earth or Tungsten Gray Cerakote
Bamba Material:G10 (OD Green or Black)
Lock Method:AXIS Lock
Weight:6.45 oz
Origin of Production:USA
Pricing and Availability
The MagnaCut Adamas folder is available now for $325 in both colors, with clear or partially split edge options. The upgraded fixed blade costs $275 and the Auto Adamas comes in at $425. Head over to the Benchmade website to grab it.
Bench-made Adamas MagnaCut
Benchmade swaps its heavy-duty folder for CPM MagnaCut super steel, finally giving Adamas corrosion resistance to match its renowned durability. Fixed blade and auto get you too.
