Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage 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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% 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 Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$225Cheapest
US$225.25Most expensive
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 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
154CM Stainless Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Split Arrow
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
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