Knife Comparison

[Dogtags]

New to BladeForums and was wondering about thoughts on Benchmade manual Adamas v Spyderco Shaman

 

[TheEdge01]

Welcome to BF! The Adamas and Shaman are completely different knives from very reputable manufacturers, so you won’t go wrong with either in terms of quality.

 

[Dogtags]

Welcome to BF! The Adamas and Shaman are completely different knives from very reputable manufacturers, so you won’t go wrong with either in terms of quality.

Thanks for the response! Which one is the better tactical folder?

 

[TheEdge01]

Thanks for the response! Which one is the better tactical folder?

If I had to pick one, I’d probably go with the Shaman. IMO the Adamas is too heavy and bulky for a folder, but it does come with a pouch.

 

[Dogtags]

If I had to pick one, I’d probably go with the Shaman. IMO the Adamas is too heavy and bulky for a folder, but it does come with a pouch.

Thanks for the reply and recommendation

 

[DMG]

The prices are similar but the Adamas has better steel cruwear vs s30v (there have been sprint runs of M4, etc in the shaman but none currently). I would get the Adamas unless you find a M4 Shaman.

 

[Dogtags]

Which one is the better tactical option?

 

[tony281sc2]

Have you looked at Zero Tolerance? I have a preference for framelock flippers, so I would be looking at a 0308, 0562 something of that nature. The 0452 is a great one too. Fits that “tactical” role well

 

[norcalAF]

If you want tactical, check out Emerson!

 

[1911bphil]

Welcome to Blade Forums. In my opinion, tactical is a marketing term, especially when it concerns knives. As for which knife is better, that's a personal decision. Try to hold one and see which one feels better to you. The Spyderco will be slimmer and weigh less. The Benchmade may fit the hand better. You can't go wrong with either. Heck, work some overtime and buy both. Again, just my humble opinion.

 

[GB940Rookie]

Thanks for the response! Which one is the better tactical folder?

They will both suffice in an SD scenario, but I would select the Adamas for that roll. The full size Adamas is a beast, but they make a smaller version.

 

[Dogtags]

Very helpful-thanks to all who responded!

 

[Wolverine666]

I’ve never owned a Shaman but I’ve used and handled one for a while. I like it fine but I much prefer the full size Adamas for its handle feel and all-around ergos. The feeling of solidity of the Adamas is awesome. But like was mentioned , it’s got some weight to it (which I like). The mini might be worth a look if that’s a concern. So I vote Adamas.

 

[DMG]

Which one is the better tactical option?

The better tactical option is a rifle. Either of the knives will cut things.

 

[BluegrassBrian]

Which one is the better tactical option?

What specific scenarios are you envisioning?

 

[link2derek]

Welcome! Both are great knives. The Adamas is over an ounce heavier, and it's Saber Grind would be better suited to very hard use (and/or abuse).
The Shaman is lighter and a more refined slicer with its Full Flat Grind. It also has 4-way clip positioning, which is welcomed by us tip-down carriers.
I also prefer the Spydie hole to the BM thumb stud for opening -- it doesn't get in the way when cutting or when sharpening the blade. Worth considering.