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Benchmade Rukus II vs Spyderco Smock
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Smock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock 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 7% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
202 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Carbon Fiber & G-10 laminate
Finish
Black
Satin
Lock type
Plunge lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Push button
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical use
Everyday Carry (EDC)HuntingTacticalCamping
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
Lightweight and slim designStrong CPM S30V blade steelInnovative and secure compression lock with button releaseAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clipEasy and safe one-handed closing
Common complaints
Unknown
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