Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Stryker vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Stryker stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$233.75Most expensive
US$225.25Cheapest
Weight
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.44 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
210.8 mm (8.30 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.4 mm (4.70 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Coated blade steel
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
Spine slide lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Push button automatic with integrated safety
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable steel carry clip, tip-up
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryAutomatic knife enthusiasts
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Users not allowed to carry automatic knivesUsers preferring manual opening knives
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Smooth and fast blade deploymentSturdy lockup with no blade playLightweight and strong aluminum handle
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier weight may be an issue for some usersThumb stud can be difficult to operate with glovesSome may find pocket clip too tightNot ideal for heavy carving or precision cutting tasks