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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Benchmade Rukus II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Rukus II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$215Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Lightest
138.66 g (4.89 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)
Unknown
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
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Push button
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Tactical 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
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
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Unknown
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