Comparison Console
Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% 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$225
Unknown
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
113 mm (4.45 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black
Satin
Lock type
Plunge lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Push button
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
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
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives