Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Benchmade Rukus II
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rukus II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$225.25Most expensive
US$225Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
138.66 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Black
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Plunge lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push button
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Tactical use
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Outstanding edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM-S30V steelStrong, lightweight, ergonomic handleOutstanding opening action with push button automatic mechanismAmbidextrous carrying with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
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
Unknown