Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Benchmade Mini Rukus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$225Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Black finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
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
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
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