Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Spyderco Smock
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Smock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% 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 Smock stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Smock stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
202 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber & G-10 laminate
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Reversible Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)HuntingTacticalCamping
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
Lightweight and slim designStrong CPM S30V blade steelInnovative and secure compression lock with button releaseAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clipEasy and safe one-handed closing
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
Unknown