Benchmade Mini Auto Adamas – 3.25″ CPM-CruWear Flat Dark Earth Cerakote Plain Blade, Olive Drab G-10 Handle – 2730FE-05

The Benchmade Mini Auto Adamas 2730FE-05, designed by Shane Sibert, brings rapid push-button automatic deployment and hard-use tactical durability to a pocket-friendly, compact folder profile. Featuring a 3.25″ CPM-CruWear tool steel drop point blade with a protective Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish, this robust automatic pairs thick Olive Drab G-10 handle scales with skeletonized steel liners and an integrated spine safety lock.

CPM-CruWear Tool Steel is an air-hardening powder metallurgy steel engineered to deliver exceptional toughness and wear resistance well beyond standard D2. Hardened to 63–65 HRC, the 3.25″ drop point blade features a non-reflective Flat Dark Earth Cerakote coating for added surface hardness and corrosion resistance, combined with a flat grind for high-impact piercing and slicing strength.

• Blade: 3.25″ CPM-CruWear drop point with Plain edge, Flat grind, Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish, 0.140″ thick.
• Handle: Milled Olive Drab G-10 scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners; Integrated spine safety lock; Black hardware; 4.37″ closed, 4.60 oz.
• Deployment + Lock: Auto-AXIS automatic deployment with integrated safety switch; AXIS Lock mechanism.
• Carry: Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip; 7.62″ overall.

Ideal for: everyday carry users needing hard-use tactical capability, military personnel, first responders, and enthusiasts seeking an ultra-tough compact automatic folder.

Benchmade Mini Auto Adamas: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about the Benchmade Mini Auto Adamas Olive Drab G-10 (2730FE-05).

How does the Auto-AXIS automatic mechanism function?

The Auto-AXIS mechanism fires the blade open automatically when the AXIS lock bar is pulled backward. An integrated spine safety switch prevents accidental deployment when locked in the safe position.

How does the Mini Auto Adamas compare to the full-size Auto Adamas?

The Mini Auto Adamas (2730FE-05) features a 3.25″ CPM-CruWear blade, a 4.37″ closed length, and weighs 4.60 oz, offering a noticeably more compact and pocket-friendly profile for everyday carry compared to the full-size Auto Adamas (3.78″ blade, 5.20″ closed, 6.45 oz).

What is CPM-CruWear steel?

CPM-CruWear is an air-hardening powder metallurgy tool steel designed to offer superior toughness and wear resistance compared to standard D2. Hardened to 63–65 HRC, it excels at holding a keen edge during high-impact tactical and field applications.

Where is the Benchmade 2730FE-05 made, and what warranty covers it?

The Benchmade Mini Auto Adamas is proudly made in Oregon City, Oregon, USA. Benchmade backs the knife with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and free LifeSharp lifetime tuning and sharpening service.

CPM-CRUWEAR STEEL · FDE CERAKOTE · OLIVE DRAB G-10

The Compact Hard-Use USA-Made Automatic Folder

A 4.60 oz hard-use automatic folder featuring a 3.25″ CPM-CruWear blade, Olive Drab G-10 handle, and Auto-AXIS lock with safety.

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