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Benchmade Mini Rukus vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$294Most expensive
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Böhler M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Black finish blade
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
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
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
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
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