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Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Chokwe
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% 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.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$219.95Cheapest
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)
215.9 mm (8.50 in)
Closed length
Unknown
120.65 mm (4.75 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Black
Satin Finish
Lock type
Plunge lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push button
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility tasks
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
High quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives