Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
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. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 651% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% 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 Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW 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$30Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 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
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Blackwashed stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical TasksEDCEmergency DefenseCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)Accurate CuttingQuick Blade Deployment
Not best for
Lighter Weight PreferencePrecision Cutting Tasks
Batoning WoodUsers With Small Hands May Find It LargeTasks Requiring Lightweight Knife
Common praise
Strong And Reliable DesignComfortable G10 HandleSmooth And Secure Axis LockAmbidextrous Opening And CarryingSolid Build QualityExcellent Blade Design And Steel Choice
Comfortable And Grippy HandleSmooth Assisted Opening With SpeedsafeStrong Frame Lock With No Blade PlayAffordable Price With High PerformanceAesthetically Pleasing DesignVersatile Pocket Clip Options
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
Relatively Large And Heavy For Some UsersWeight Biased Towards The Handle (not Balanced At Pivot)Thumb Studs Are SuperfluousHandle G10 Texture Less Aggressive, Could Slip In Wet Conditions
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