Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Rukus II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, 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$225
US$225
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
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)
Unknown
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
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin
Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Push button
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Tactical 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
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
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Unknown