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Benchmade Rukus II vs Microtech MSI Polymer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 MSI Polymer 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech MSI Polymer stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$225Most expensive
US$212Cheapest
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
98.5 mm (3.88 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Polymer
Finish
Black
Apocalyptic or Stonewash depending on model
Lock type
Plunge lock
RAM-LOK Bar Lock
Opening method
Push button
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical Use
Everyday CarryHeavy Duty UseUtilityOutdoorEmergency Personnel
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
Robust And Reliable Ram Lok Locking MechanismExcellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of M390mk SteelAmbidextrous One Handed OperationGood Grip And Handle TexturesPremium USA Manufacturing Quality
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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