Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Mini Rukus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$210Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Black finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High traction Versaflex handle provides secure grip even when wet or glovedStrong CPM 3V blade with durable grind for tough tasksReliable and ambidextrous AXIS Assist lock mechanismSolid build quality and ergonomic design suited for heavy use
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
Unknown
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