Comparison Console
Benchmade Barrage vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Barrage 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$250Most expensive
US$225.25Cheapest
Weight
106.6 g (3.76 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Valox or Blue Canyon Richlite
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote or Satin
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useLaw enforcementMilitary
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Lightweight everyday carryDiscreet pocket carryingDelicate slicing tasks
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Quick and reliable assisted openingAmbidextrous operationDurable build quality and materialsComfortable ergonomic handle and gripStrong and secure AXIS lock
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Some models may vary in weightHandle material varies by model
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
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