Comparison Console
Benchmade Redoubt vs Benchmade Rift
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Redoubt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$200Cheapest
US$225.25Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Cerakote
Satin, blasted, coated options
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor jobsLaw enforcementCampingHiking
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Users wanting a small, lightweight knife
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Common praise
Durable Grivory handle with good gripSharp, corrosion-resistant CPM-D2 bladeReliable AXIS locking mechanismFree lifetime sharpening and maintenance service
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Higher price point than some alternativesBlack Cerakote finish may show scratches over timeHandle material less premium compared to metal options
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