Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Spyderco Ayoob
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. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$300Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
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
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
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
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition