Comparison Console
Benchmade Nimravus 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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Nimravus stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$250Most expensive
US$225.25Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
Overall length
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black coated / BK1 coated finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
Unknown
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
MALICE CLIP4 (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalEveryday carrySurvivalOperational useMOLLE attachment compatibility
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
High build qualityDurable and reliable after many years of useGood blade steel (154CM) with sustained sharpnessSecure grip via anodized aluminum handleWell balanced fixed bladeMOLLE sheath includedPartially serrated blade useful for rope cutting
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Some users report issues with factory plastic sheath durabilityHandle finish may show wear over yearsManufacturer customer service for sheath problems reported as unresponsive
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