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Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Sliverax
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$270Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
117.9 mm (4.64 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Black
Satin
Lock type
Plunge lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Push button
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
Slim profile and lightweight designExcellent ergonomics and comfortable handleStrong and easy to operate compression lockVersatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb holeGood edge retention and cutting leverage
Common complaints
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