Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Kershaw Lucha
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$164.95Cheapest
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Black finish blade
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Latch lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Manual
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
FlippingEDCWorkTactical 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
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
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 shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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