Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Rukus II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II 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.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$225Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
138.66 g (4.89 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)
Unknown
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
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Coated black blade
Black
Lock type
AXIS® lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Push button
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
Tactical 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
Outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM-S30V steelStrong, lightweight, ergonomic handleOutstanding opening action with push button automatic mechanismAmbidextrous carrying with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Unknown