Benchmade and Abel launch limited-edition Mini Adira knife

Benchmade Knife Company and Abel Reels have launched the limited-edition 18065-ABEL1 Mini Adira, a collaboration that blends Oregon and Colorado manufacturing, premium blade steel and custom anodized aluminum scales. The knife goes on sale June 29, 2026, and supports Project Healing Waters with a $10 donation from each sale.

Why it matters: - Benchmade and Abel are tying two American outdoor brands together in a single product aimed at anglers, collectors and everyday-carry buyers. - The collaboration adds fly-fishing credibility and hand-finished artistry to Benchmade’s Water Collection. - The release also includes a charitable component, with proceeds supporting veterans through Project Healing Waters.

What happened: - Benchmade Knife Company and Abel Reels announced the limited-edition 18065-ABEL1 Mini Adira on June 29, 2026. - The knife is available beginning June 29, 2026, at Benchmade.com, MayflyOutdoors.com and select authorized retailers. - The product brings together Benchmade’s Mini Adira platform and Abel’s anodizing and machining work.

The details: - Abel machines, finishes and anodizes each aluminum handle scale by hand in Montrose, Colorado. - The handle finish is called Dark Waters Lightning, a pattern inspired by spring storms, changing skies and moving water. - After completion in Colorado, the handles, backspacers and custom drag-knob lanyard beads are sent to Benchmade in Oregon. - Benchmade assembles, sharpens, inspects and finishes each knife in Oregon City, Oregon. - The knife uses MagnaCut blade steel and a satin finish. - The ported aluminum scales draw visual cues from Abel’s VAYA-series fly reels. - The Mini Adira is designed for use around water, including in a wader pocket, on a skiff or in a collection. - Benchmade and Abel will donate $10 from every knife sold to Project Healing Waters. - Project Healing Waters is a nonprofit that helps veterans through fly fishing and outdoor experiences.

Between the lines: - The partnership is as much about brand identity as product design. - Benchmade is positioning the Water Collection as a bridge to anglers and water-focused users. - Abel is extending its reel-making reputation into a knife collaboration without losing its emphasis on craftsmanship and individuality. - The limited run and hand-finished scales make the knife as much a collector item as a utility tool.

What's next: - Buyers can order the Mini Adira through Benchmade, Mayfly Outdoors and participating retailers now. - The donation program continues for each knife sold until the release sells through. - Media inquiries are directed to Katie Davis at katie@chair6collective.com.

The bottom line: - Benchmade and Abel used the Mini Adira to turn shared manufacturing values into a limited-edition product with outdoor appeal and a built-in charitable tie-in.