The Durable Benchmade Rift Tactical Folding Knife

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If you want an exclusive folder with the feel and durability of a true tactical folding knife, look no further than the Benchmade Rift G10 knife. The Rift is a Warren Osbourne design which combines good looks and features. The patented AXIS lock mechanism means you can use this knife in all thinkable ways, including as a throwing knife.

This is one of those knives that is crafted for maximum durability in the field and as such is not a assisted opening knife. Instead of the spring assisted mechanism (which can break) the blade has a dual thumb-stud opener.

Features include:
• A 3.67 Inch blade length (check your local regulations if ok to use)
• Total length opened: 8.27 Inches, Closed length: 4.60 Inches
• 154CM Stainless Steel Blade material
• Reverse Tanto design with dual thumb-studs
• 5-star buyer rating

Another alternative is the Benchmade Barrage Axis
which is a spring assisted opening knife with the Benchmade patented Axis lock. The Benchmade Barrage is slightly more expensive than the Rift Tactical Knife but the spring assisted opening of the Barrage knife evens the field for those who value this feature. Obviously, opening a blade one handed is easier in many situations with the spring assistance.

Still, if we have to choose between the two we would pick the Benchmade Osbourne Design Rift Tactical Knife for the sake of durability and opening a folder one handed if often a question of technique. Our view is that the fewer moving parts you have on your tactical folding knife the better.