Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Benchmade Super Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$325Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Cerakote coated
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
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Durable materials and construction with G10 and CPM-M4 steelExcellent grip due to layered milled G10 handleStrong and tough blade suitable for hard useReliable AXIS Lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up 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
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip