Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Spyderco Shaman
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Heavy-duty prying
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
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
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users