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Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Zero Tolerance 0566
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0566 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.
Zero Tolerance 0566 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.
Zero Tolerance 0566 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$200Cheapest
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
150.3 g (5.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 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
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured G10 front, stainless steel back
Finish
Black finish blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening system (flipper, thumb stud)
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Deep-carry quad-mount clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carry (EDC)Heavy duty useAmbidextrous carry
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
Robust and sturdy constructionExcellent edge retention and toughness of CPM S35VN steelGood grip with textured G10 and ergonomic handleSmooth and rapid assisted openingQuad-mount deep-carry clip allows versatile carry optionsWell balanced size for EDC
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
Heavier compared to titanium framed alternativesSome users find assisted opening aggressiveInitial lock stick that can go away with use
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