Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Kershaw Broadside
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$124.99Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
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
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
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
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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