Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$210
Unknown
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black finish blade
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
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
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
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
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives