Comparison Console
Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL 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$225Cheapest
US$290Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
129 mm (5.08 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
Plunge lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
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
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users