Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade Mini Rukus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$215Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Black finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and reliable constructionExcellent toughness and edge retention of CPM-MagnaCut steelComfortable ergonomics with good grip and jimpingDeep-carry reversible pocket clipGood balance between durability and elegance due to marbled carbon fiber handle
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
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
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