Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Spyderco Tusk
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tusk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% 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$230Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
LC200N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Hollow grind
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Ambidextrous tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Maritime and nautical applicationsEveryday carryKnot loosening and shackle manipulation
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
Excellent corrosion resistanceHighly functional marlinspike toolStrong and secure locking mechanismsPrecision-machined titanium handleVersatile for nautical tasks
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