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Benchmade Rukus II vs Microtech HALO V
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% 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 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 26% 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$600Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
155.58 mm (6.13 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
ELMAX
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Black
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Single action
Opening method
Push button
Push button
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Common complaints
Unknown
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
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