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Benchmade Rukus II vs Microtech Ultratech Bayonet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Bayonet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$310Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Elmax or M390
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black
Black anodized or bronze anodized (OD Green)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Plunge Lock
Opening method
Push button
Thumb Slide Out The Front (OTF) Double-Action
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Right Hand Tip Up or Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
EDCCollectorsTactical useAutomatics enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Legal carry restricted areas where OTF autos are prohibited
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
Quick deployment and retractionReliable, durable spring mechanismHigh grade blade steel optionsErgonomic contoured handlesLightweight yet strong design
Common complaints
Unknown
Proprietary mechanism limits repairs to manufacturerMay be illegal in some jurisdictions due to automatic openingHigher price point compared to manual knives
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