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Benchmade Mini Rukus vs Zero Tolerance 0801

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Mini Rukus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Zero Tolerance 0801 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.

Benchmade Mini Rukus — Blade length: 86.36 mm (3.40 in)Benchmade Mini Rukus — Overall length: 215.9 mm (8.50 in)Benchmade Mini Rukus — Closed length: 129.54 mm (5.10 in)Benchmade Mini Rukus — Blade thickness: 3.05 mm (0.12 in)Benchmade Mini Rukus — Weight: 161.87 g (5.71 oz)Benchmade Mini Rukus — Retail price: US$210Zero Tolerance 0801 — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Zero Tolerance 0801 — Overall length: 208 mm (8.19 in)Zero Tolerance 0801 — Closed length: 119 mm (4.69 in)Zero Tolerance 0801 — Blade thickness: 3.96 mm (0.16 in)Zero Tolerance 0801 — Weight: 164.4 g (5.80 oz)Zero Tolerance 0801 — Retail price: US$270Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$210Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
Weight
161.87 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 oz)Heaviest
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
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
ELMAX
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Black finish blade
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Reversible, tip up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Serious daily useEveryday carryAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
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
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
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
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams

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