Gil-Tek RUK V3 Utility Knife

Gil-Tek RUK V3 Utility Knife (brass) Gil-Tek RUK V3 Utility Knife (green aluminum) Gil-Tek RUK V3 Utility Knife (black aluminum)

This is the most comfortable and secure small utility knife I've ever used. The RUK is more comfortable than most full-sized utility knives. It is also half the length and less than a quarter the thickness. It's only slightly larger than a stick of gum.

The RUK also has a brilliantly simple mechanism. It is all one piece and there are no moving parts beyond the blade itself. Still it opens and closes easily with one hand and it locks solidly in each position.

Maker Gil-Tek
Model RUK V3 Utility Knife
Overall Weight 39g (1.4oz) 19g (0.65oz) 19g (0.65oz)
Width 29mm (1.1")
Thickness 4.8mm (0.19") / 11mm (0.42")
Closed Length 85mm (3.4")
Open Length 98mm (3.9")
Frame Material Brass Aluminum Aluminum
Finish Satin Anodized Green Anodized Black
Clip Type Deep Carry
Material Titanium
Finish Anodized Gold Anodized Gold Anodized Black

Features

  • Utility Knife Blade Holder
    • Locks open, half open, and closed
    • Quick blade replacement without tools
    • No moving parts
    • One-piece construction
  • 6.4mm (1/4") Hex Bit Driver
  • Pry Bar
  • Bottle Opener
  • Drilled and tapped for Pocket Clip
  • Keychain Hole

Tested Fit

  • Fiskars Pro CarbonMax
  • Stanley FatMax Carbide
  • Tajima V-Rex II
  • DeWalt Carbide are too long
  • Lenox Gold are too tall
Gil-Tek RUK V3 Utility Knife (green aluminum, back)