What Benchmade says:
Furthering the legacy of the longstanding Adamas platform, the 273 Mini Adamas is a stout tactical folder that upholds the tradition of rugged reliability set forth by it's full-sized predecessors. Despite it's smaller build, the Mini Adamas is tough as nails with the introduction of CPM-CruWear and a refreshing update to color configurations. This Adamas is as mighty as mini gets.

CPM-Cruwear Super Strong Tool Steel (63-65 HRC)
An air-hardenable, non-stainless tool steel that has an exceptional balance of extreme toughness, strength, and wear-resistance, making it an excellent choice for general purpose, hard-use cutting tools.

G10
Multiple layers of resin-laminated fiberglass make G10 incredibly durable, rigid, and resistant to the elements.

Drop Point
Drops off the spine to the tip. Tip height is typically below the center line on the blade.

Quinn Knives' take:
The Adamas is an absolute favorite of my hard-use customers, especially the USMC crew! But the standard Adamas is a big knife, and sometimes that doesn't lend itself well to day-to-day carry when you'd like a smaller loadout in the pocket. Enter the Mini Adamas: all of the legendary toughness, but in a much more manageable size that's perfect for more casual carry.