Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Benchmade Redoubt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$200Cheapest
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-D2
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black Grivory
Finish
Black finish blade
Black Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Not best for
Unknown
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
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
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
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
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options