Comparison Console
Benchmade Onslaught 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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$185Cheapest
US$225.25Most expensive
Weight
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
Overall length
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.06 mm (5.47 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
G10 over stainless steel liners
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole opener
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry
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