Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Bedlam vs Benchmade Mini Rukus
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$350Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Lightest
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 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
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Black finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
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
Not specified in the sources
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