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Benchmade Rukus II vs Microtech DOC Killswitch
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech DOC Killswitch stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$225Cheapest
US$364Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
229 mm (9.02 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
133 mm (5.24 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Elmax
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Black
Bead Blast, Stonewash or Satin (depending on variant)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Push Button Lock / Plunge Lock
Opening method
Push button
Push Button
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Right Hand Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Tactical useEveryday carryHard use cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (right hand only clip and deployment)
Common praise
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
Fast and reliable automatic deploymentStrong and durable constructionUnique and functional safety KillswitchHigh-quality premium steel blade (Elmax)Versatile blade profile and edge types
Common complaints
Unknown
Right hand only pocket clip and openerRelatively heavy for a folding knife
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