Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Spyderco Civilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$287.25Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)
136 g (4.80 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Unknown
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
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
General utilityEveryday use
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
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 intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use