Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Mini Rukus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$209.99Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Coated black blade
Black finish blade
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
Comfortable ergonomic handle with finger grooves for maximum blade controlStrong AXIS lock mechanismPremium CPM S30V steel bladeLimited run of 1000 pieces with serial numberingUSA madeGood weight balance and grip
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
AXIS lock may disengage under certain thumb pressure during some cuts (noted for full size model) - less of a problem on Mini RukusMay be considered large/heavy for some EDC users