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Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% 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 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for blade length, 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$298Most expensive
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black finish blade
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
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
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
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
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)