Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Bedlam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$350Most expensive
US$225.25Cheapest
Weight
139.5 g (4.92 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
219 mm (8.62 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
G10 or Marbled Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or Black Cerakote
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible split-arrow pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSelf-defenseHard use tasks
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Unique and distinctive Scimitar blade shapeExcellent grip due to ergonomic handle design with finger grooves and guardUse of premium CPM S90V steel for blade durability and edge retentionSmooth and widely legal AXIS locking mechanismAvailable in multiple handle materials including textured G10 and marbled carbon fiberLightweight for its size, weighing under 5 ounces
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Not specified in the sources
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