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Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Benchmade Super Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$325Most expensive
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish blade
Cerakote coated
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Serious Daily UseEveryday CarryAmbidextrous Use
Every Day Carry (EDC)Hard Use Utility Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Professional/office EnvironmentsWet Or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
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 Materials And Construction With G10 And CPM M4 SteelExcellent Grip Due To Layered Milled G10 HandleStrong And Tough Blade Suitable For Hard UseReliable Axis Lock MechanismAmbidextrous Tip Up 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
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky In PocketNon Deep Carry Clip
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