Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 166% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus 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$79Cheapest
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Black finish blade
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryWorkTactical 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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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