Comparison Console
Benchmade Loco 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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Loco stands out as the longest option for overall 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$240Most expensive
US$225Cheapest
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)Heaviest
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Black (some sources mention satin finish variant)
Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Unknown
Push button
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep carry pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous useDurable grip handling
Tactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handleReliable AXIS lock mechanismHigh-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous usability
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
Unknown
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