Toughness doesn't take a day off — and neither does style. The Benchmade 273-03 Mini Adamas is the most refined and visually striking variant of Shane Sibert's legendary compact tactical folder, stepping up to CPM-MagnaCut steel with a clean satin finish and dressing the platform in marbled carbon fiber handle scales that transform the utilitarian pocket tank into a genuinely elegant EDC knife. This classy weekday workhorse is ready for the weekend.

The 273-03 represents the pinnacle of the Mini Adamas lineup in terms of materials. The 3.25" drop-point blade is crafted from CPM-MagnaCut — a revolution in powder metallurgy developed by metallurgist Larrin Thomas to eliminate the traditional tradeoff between corrosion resistance and wear resistance. MagnaCut delivers edge retention that rivals exotic tool steels, toughness that outperforms traditional stainless, and rust resistance that exceeds premium stainless blade steels — all in one steel, all at once. The satin finish is a first for the Mini Adamas family, letting the quality of the steel speak for itself while showcasing the natural beauty of the polished blade in a way no coated finish can replicate. Heavy spine jimping and a thumb ramp provide the same confident, fatigue-free blade control that defines the Adamas platform.

The marbled carbon fiber handle scales are as functional as they are beautiful — incredibly lightweight, exceptionally strong, and visually stunning with the organic swirls of the marbled pattern. FDE-finished stainless steel liners and FDE PVD deep-carry pocket clip nod to the Adamas platform's tactical heritage while giving this variant a warm, sophisticated aesthetic that stands apart from the G10 variants. The AXIS Lock mechanism provides smooth, ambidextrous one-handed operation and rock-solid lockup. A lanyard hole rounds out the package. Proudly made in the USA and backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime sharpening service.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 3.25" (8.26 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.140" (3.556 mm)
• Open Length: 7.62" (19.35 cm)
• Closed Length: 4.37" (11.10 cm)
• Handle Thickness: 0.63" (16.00 mm)
• Blade Steel: CPM-MagnaCut (60-62 HRC)
• Blade Style: Drop Point
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Handle Material: Marbled Carbon Fiber
• Liners: Flat Dark Earth Finished Stainless Steel
• Locking Mechanism: AXIS Lock
• Pocket Clip: Deep-Carry, FDE PVD, Reversible, Tip-Up
• Lanyard Hole: Yes
• MOLLE Compatible: No
• Designer: Shane Sibert
• Weight: 4.60 oz (130.41 g)
• UPC: 610953210823
• Made in the USA

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