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Benchmade Rukus II vs Microtech Stitch Shadow
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% 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 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% 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 Stitch Shadow 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.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$422Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
179 g (6.31 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
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Finish
Black
Black DLC
Lock type
Plunge lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Push button
Push Button
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
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
High quality machining and fit and finishStrong, solid lockup with no blade playFast and powerful automatic deploymentDurable M390 blade steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable and ergonomic handle with secure grip
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier weight compared to lighter EDC knivesRequires significant button pressure for deploymentNot ideal for those preferring manual or lightweight knives
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