Comparison Console
Benchmade Bedlam vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bedlam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$450Most expensive
US$225.25Cheapest
Weight
201.61 g (7.11 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
Overall length
246.83 mm (9.72 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
146.3 mm (5.76 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or coated blade options
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb studs or automatic with Auto AXIS mechanism
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep carry reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCutting through resistant materialsHooking and slicing tasksUsers needing ambidextrous operation
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Precision cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight knives for all-day carry
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Strong and durable blade and build qualityEffective slicing and hooking performance with scimitar bladeComfortable and secure grip with textured sculpted G10 handleReliable AXIS Lock mechanism is ambidextrous and smoothDeep carry reversible pocket clip allows subtle carry despite large size
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Heavier than some everyday carry knivesMay feel bulky or large in handPotential difficulty sharpening scimitar blade shape
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