Comparison Console
Benchmade Presidio Ultra vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra 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.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio Ultra stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 10% 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$191.25Cheapest
US$225.25Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)
136 g (4.80 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C Stainless Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX (textured molded polymer)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black coated blade
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (pull release)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryRight or left hand use
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Strong and reliable AXIS lockAmbidextrous features including reversible clip and automatic openingComfortable textured gripGood blade steel with decent hardnessLightweight and balanced
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Discontinued so availability is limitedPricey compared to some alternatives
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