Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Benchmade Onslaught
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$210Most expensive
US$185Cheapest
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Black finish blade
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Common praise
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
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Common complaints
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
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry