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Benchmade Rift vs Zero Tolerance 0551
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0551 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for overall 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$275Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
162 g (5.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium & G-10
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Pocket clip (tip-up, reversible for left/right, tip-up or tip-down carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard use knifeTactical situations
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
High quality fit and finishVery strong and durable steel (Elmax) bladeRobust titanium frame lockErgonomic handle with textured G-10 scaleAmbidextrous thumb studs for easy openingReversible pocket clip for varied carry optionsBlade is sharp and holds edge wellKnife is sturdy and solid, suitable for heavy use
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
Relatively heavy at 162 grams, which might not suit all usersPrice is on the higher end for folding knives
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