Comparison Console
Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Nirvana
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 156% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% 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 Nirvana 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, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana 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$225Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
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
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
126 mm (4.96 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
Plunge lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife enthusiasts
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
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
Common complaints
Unknown
Lock stick when new, easily fixed