Comparison Console
Benchmade Rukus II vs Microtech Hawk Auto
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% 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 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto 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$225Cheapest
US$429.95Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black
Stonewashed
Lock type
Plunge lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Push button
Push button automatic
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
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
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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