Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 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$59.99Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Bead Blast
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous 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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
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 assisted opening, manual only
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