Comparison Console
Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$180Cheapest
US$225.25Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
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 carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
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