615-2 Blackwood Mini-Rukus ~ Limited Edition

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FortyTwoBlades

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Well, I finally picked this little beauty the other day. I've been a fan of the Rukus and it's little cousin ever since they were first released, but had never pulled the trigger on one. Now, in the year they're being discontinued, I finally did it.

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How appropriate that the year they discontinue the model and come out with their first assisted-opening Axis locks that they should decide to make this beauty--a fusion of both. That's right, folks. It's an AO Axis Mini Rukus! :eek:

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The knife snaps open with way more authority than any blade this heavy should...and it's smooth as silk! The black and blue micarta scales are done as a single slab, unlike the dual-scaled micarta and G10 original. As I'm sure you know, it's a real beast of a folder! I found it interesting that they chose to do this one in 154CM as opposed to the original's D2.

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The knife came shaving sharp out of the box with a light coating of oil on all the surfaces. The blackened furniture really makes this knife stand out, I think! Double-thick liners, an open back for easy maintenance, and thick contoured scales for a secure grip.

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The AO has the same safety as Benchmade's auto-axis folders.

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No problems with alignment, either! I know a few folks have had complaints about crooked blades lately, but not on this one. No blade play in either direction.

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All in all, a very nice package! I think that if they produced this as a standard model it might get more attention. It's a really slick piece of work, and I can't wait to put it through its paces!

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Whoops! You're right. Couldn't remember exactly off the top of my head. Shame on me. :p
 
Very interesting. Benchmade sure did a great job with those huh? Is it a full size or a mini? Nvm i see its the mini. Great catch there.
 
Thanks! They didn't even release these ones for purchase. Dealers received one for every $5000 they spent at SHOT. A few made it out into the average joe's hands, but I'm lucky enough to have the dealer connection. :)
 
The Rukus is BM's only knife that I would consider buying. This one looks even better.

Thanks for the pics! :thumbup:
 
For 'Mini' it certainly fills the hand nicely! :thumbup:

I'm guessing a full-size one would be a bit much for EDC.
 
Haven't had the chance to put it through the rounds yet, but I must say: For a guy who usually turns up his nose at AOs this one is sweeeeet. The AO Axis mechanism is smooth like glass. I hope I don't get the mafia on my back when I say I think it's better than Kershaw's! :D

On a fun note, the BM Butterfly in the pics is a blue anodized titanium cutout! They're making them for dealer displays now, and I snagged a few for myself 'cause they're just so nifty. :)
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Haven't had the chance to put it through the rounds yet, but I must say: For a guy who usually turns up his nose at AOs this one is sweeeeet. The AO Axis mechanism is smooth like glass. I hope I don't get the mafia on my back when I say I think it's better than Kershaw's! :D

On a fun note, the BM Butterfly in the pics is a blue anodized titanium cutout! They're making them for dealer displays now, and I snagged a few for myself 'cause they're just so nifty. :)
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Depends on what Kershaw models you're talking about.... :p

And cool on that anodized blue Ti butterfly--how much did that run you?
 
That thing is sweet, I'm a big Rukus fan. I didn't know this model even existed until I saw a few on ebay. Auto-Axis sounds good. :cool:
 
knivesandguns said:
Depends on what Kershaw models you're talking about.... :p

And cool on that anodized blue Ti butterfly--how much did that run you?
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Actually, being a dealer I've handled just about every AO Kershaw out there. My opinion still stands, though I fully recognize that it's a personal preference thing. :)

The Ti butterfly didn't run me anything since it was payed for with co-op dollars, but I'd figure it wouldn't be more than $10 or so. I'll have to check. I've joked about sharpening one and making a BM shuriken. :p

tjsulli790 said:
That thing is sweet, I'm a big Rukus fan. I didn't know this model even existed until I saw a few on ebay. Auto-Axis sounds good. :cool:
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It's an assisted-opening Axis, actually. Great model. If you get the chance I highly recommend picking one up.
 
That is some seriously pretty to my eyes G-10, and cool thumb studs! I have the standard 615 and it feels like assist if I do my part. This is still my favorite hard use folder even if it is slightly porky. Sorry to hear it's in the last year of production, but then again it should become a classic like my 812 and 735BT.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Actually, being a dealer I've handled just about every AO Kershaw out there. My opinion still stands, though I fully recognize that it's a personal preference thing. :)

The Ti butterfly didn't run me anything since it was payed for with co-op dollars, but I'd figure it wouldn't be more than $10 or so. I'll have to check. I've joked about sharpening one and making a BM shuriken. :p



It's an assisted-opening Axis, actually. Great model. If you get the chance I highly recommend picking one up.
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Yeah, that BM butterfly would make a cool item for all of the Ti junkies out there... (I'm one too! :D)

Are all of the Rukus models discontinued? :eek:
 
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