Comparison Console
Benchmade Redoubt vs Benchmade Rukus II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall 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$200Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Black Cerakote
Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Unknown
Push button
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Tactical use
Not best for
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
Unknown
Common praise
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
Outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM-S30V steelStrong, lightweight, ergonomic handleOutstanding opening action with push button automatic mechanismAmbidextrous carrying with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options
Unknown