BM Adamas or SOG Vulcan? Help me decide.

[Maddogg774]

I have had a Vulcan for years and it is one of the best knives I have ever owned. I hammered it through a metal door and it still is just as solid as the first day. It is not like your typical cheap SOG. It is much thinner than the Adamas. I love the smooth G10 on the Adamas. Either steel is great. I have not seen much difference between th two. I concider the Adamas stronger because the handle are thicker. The blade of the Vulcan is slightly thicker. Having both it is a win win. Choose whichever one you like.

 

[bladeboss]

Thanks for all the quick replies fellas, it is much appreciated. I am really leaning way towards the Adamas but mainly wanted to make sure I wasn't sacrificing the better steel for nothing. Nothing I read indicated that but figured I'd ask to be sure. Thanks again. One other question now that I think of it. Cheapest I've seen is Amazon. Any problems with counterfeit BM from them? I know some other things from on there have been counterfeit, namely magpul items. Or any warranty issues with BM if I went with Amazon?

Try to buy from GPKnives.

 

[pedropcola]

Easiest choice ever. Benchmade over SOG every day, all day long. Handle the two side by side and then pull out your two twenties extra and be very happy with your choice. Added benefit, if you change your mind you will get a good chunk of your Adamas money back, you will get pennies on the dollar for your SOG.

Edited: Check out the for sale threads, Vulcans get zero love. If you buy it you had better plan on keeping it. Also I forgot to mention how much I hate the tiny bit of recurve SOG puts into the geometry.

 

[crom]

They are both heavy tank-like knives with similar locks, blade stock etc. D2 is tough and will take longer to repair/sharpen. I have heard nothing but good things about the Japanese made SOG's with the Arc Lock so take the hater aid with a grain of salt. I never handled the Adamas but the SOG is a stout knife with a really thick blade and the lock felt smooth and solid in the open position.

 

[Ford1911]

The Adamas has got to be one of if not the strongest production folders on the market. Only thing I have seen that I would consider stronger is over triple the price of the Adamas.

 

[blame it on god]

Wow thanks again eveyone for all the info. Blade chick, I didn't know that about the steel. I was under the impression that vg10 was far superior to d2. I am actually very glad to hear all of this. I have no real complaints about SOG. I know all of the issues people have, even the IP issue. I bought what I could afford a few years back and it served me well. I definitely wanted to upgrade now and started looking at BM then saw the Vulcan and its good reviews. I was actually hoping it would make sense to choose the Adamas. Also, that is an impressive video Cypress.

BladeChick covered it pretty well. D2 in my experience is superior to VG-10. It takes longer to sharpen, But holds an edge better than VG-10. Nothing wrong with VG though.

I don't have the tan Adamas, I have the all black one. But I SERIOUSLY doubt Benchmade would paint black G-10 tan. I'm pretty sure they could swing the cost of solid tan G-10.

 

[MOCraig]

Adamas head and shoulders above the SOG.

 

[pbcg]

I own and like both very much. However if I had to choose I'd take the Adamas over the Vulcan in a big way.

Having said that. The Vulcan is a great knife. It's a strong, smooth, tough well made knife. The 3.5" x 160" VG-10 blade at 59-60 HRC is a good steel that takes a great edge. It's my favorite Sog folder hands down. You can't go wrong owning one but compared side by side with the Adamas I think the Adamas superior in all areas and on all levels.

The Adamas 3.82" x 160" D2 steel blade at 60-62HRC is a far better steel in the areas of edge retention and toughness. You may find it more difficult to sharpen though. It's slightly less corrosion resistant but not significantly enough to make much if any difference to me. In the area of edge retention though, it's a much better steel.

In the area of pure strength, the beefed up AXIS lock, stop pin, and liners out matches the Sog's Arc lock. No question there.

They both feel good in hand so that's subjective and personal preference. The Adamas is a bigger heavier knife though, 7.70 oz vs. 5oz, so as long as size and weight isn't a factor then I'd take the superior strength and steel of the Adamas over the Sog.

Not sure where your looking to buy but I suggest you look around. You can get the Adamas as low as $125 - $135 shipped depending.

So, like I said. I really like both, would be happy with either, but if given a choice and could only have one I'd choose the Adamas.

Best of luck!

 

[MOCraig]

I use a BM Grip with D2 daily, and don't find it difficult to sharpen, as an FYI. I would not factor that into your decision.

 

[crom]

Blame it on god, the tan Adamas is indeed coated G10, it scratches off.

 

[neospyder]

To be a SOG the Vulcan is a pretty decent knife.

 

[blame it on god]

Blame it on god, the tan Adamas is indeed coated G10, it scratches off.

Really?!?

That's.........crappy!! I wonder why they would take the cheap lame way out on that?

 

[BIGGORILLAINK]

There really is no comparison, the ADAMAS is a different animal and is one of the stoutest knives on the market.

I agree 100% I've carried mine for 6 months it is all you need and then some in an EDC or a great smaller woods knife.

 

[tomcat4638]

Thanks again everyone. And thanks to those of you that own both sharing your thoughts. That has especially been helpful to me. Pbcg, do you recall off hand were you've seen it that cheap? Cheapest I've seen so far is 150$

 

[pbcg]

Thanks again everyone. And thanks to those of you that own both sharing your thoughts. That has especially been helpful to me. Pbcg, do you recall off hand were you've seen it that cheap? Cheapest I've seen so far is 150$

Sorry but it's against the rules to deal spot. However if you go threw the posts in this thread again I do recall seeing an authorized BFC dealer whom I'm pretty sure has it in the $125 range.

Otherwise, look at the listed BFC dealers and check each one. I'm confident you will find one at or close to the $125.

Best of luck

 

[mctrinket]

Adamas.

 

[pedropcola]

It isn't hater talk or fanboyism to point out that the BM is a superior product in every way other than the price tag which is where the SOG wins. If the $$ difference is ok with you then it is an easy decision. The SOG is really nice for a SOG. That is the best compliment it is going to get. If you want a Vulcan then I suggest you go to any of the sales threads in this forum and pick the lowest price and offer 20 bucks less and you will get a NIB Vulcan dirt cheap. You won't find that deal looking for an Adamas. You do the math.

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

Benchmade dude, it's a US company and their knives are tight!

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

I have always wanted a SOG Bowie but, it's a lot of jack for AUS-8 knife steel!

 

[res1cue]

Thanks again everyone. And thanks to those of you that own both sharing your thoughts. That has especially been helpful to me. Pbcg, do you recall off hand were you've seen it that cheap? Cheapest I've seen so far is 150$

My advice is to try the exchange here on bladeforums.

Own both knives, and have used both alot. Adamas is underpriced, and Vulcan is wayyy overpriced.

In your OP, you mentioned VG10 is a great steel. It is, but somehow SOG found a way to mess it up. I have owned mutliple SOG knives in VG10, and it doesn't behave like VG10 from any other company