Comparison Console
Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Ayoob
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. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob 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$300Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
128 mm (5.04 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black
Satin
Lock type
Plunge lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
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
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition