Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Benchmade Seven Ten
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$225.25Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
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
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive