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Benchmade
Benchmade Rift
The Benchmade Rift is a large folding tactical knife with a reverse tanto blade made of 154CM stainless steel, featuring an Axis lock, G10 handle, and ambidextrous thumb stud opening. It is designed by Warren Osborne and suitable for tactical and utility tasks.
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Weight136 g (4.80 oz)
PriceUS$225.25
Blade steel154CM stainless steel
Lock typeAXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length93.2 mm (3.67 in)
Overall length210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Handle materialG-10 Laminate
FinishSatin, blasted, coated options
Opening methodThumb Stud
Clip typeReversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Carry Profile
Best for
Tactical TasksEDCEmergency DefenseCollectors
Limitations
Not best for
Lighter Weight PreferencePrecision Cutting Tasks
Field Signals
Common praise
Comfortable G10 handle
Smooth and secure Axis lock
Ambidextrous opening and carrying
Solid build quality
Excellent blade design and steel choice
Watchlist
Common complaints
Heavier weight may be an issue for some users
Thumb stud can be difficult to operate with gloves
Some may find pocket clip too tight
Not ideal for heavy carving or precision cutting tasks
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