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Benchmade Mini Freek vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$340Most expensive
US$225.25Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Comfortable Pocket CarryPremium Folding Knife UsersUsers Desiring Excellent Edge Retention With S90v Or Abrasion Resistance With M4
Tactical TasksEDCEmergency DefenseCollectors
Not best for
Users Preferring Easier Sharpening Steels Than S90vUsers Avoiding Potential Corrosion Without Cerakote On M4
Lighter Weight PreferencePrecision Cutting Tasks
Common praise
Excellent Ergonomics And Comfort In HandRobust Axis Lock MechanismPremium Steel Options With Great Edge RetentionAttractive And Premium Handle MaterialsCompact And Lightweight For Easy Pocket Carry
Strong And Reliable DesignComfortable G10 HandleSmooth And Secure Axis LockAmbidextrous Opening And CarryingSolid Build QualityExcellent Blade Design And Steel Choice
Common complaints
S90v Steel Difficult To SharpenM4 Steel Prone To Corrosion If Not Properly Cared For (unless Cerakoted)Handle Scales May Feel Thick Or Texturized
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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