Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Zero Tolerance 0562CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF 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.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0562CF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$260Most expensive
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-20CV or CTS-204P stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon fiber front handle, stonewashed titanium back handle
Finish
Black finish blade
Stonewashed and satin finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
KVT ball-bearing opening
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carry (EDC)SlicingSurvival toolCutting boxesSelf-defenseTactical useCampingFishingHuntingUtilityOutdoor activities
Not best for
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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
Excellent edge retention on M390 steelGreat slicing performanceHigh quality materials and fit and finishDeep carry reversible pocket clipComfortable ergonomics with smooth chamfered edgesStrong and smooth deployment and lockup
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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