Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus 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 14% 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 Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II 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 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$210Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)
86.36 mm (3.40 in)
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)
215.9 mm (8.50 in)
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Black finish blade
Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Push button
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Tactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
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
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
Unknown