Comparison Console
Benchmade Rift vs Zero Tolerance 0560
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Rift stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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$250Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
223.52 mm (8.80 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
Elmax
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Satin, blasted, coated options
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
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 users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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