The Benchmade Rift 950SBK is Warren Osborne's hard-use take on the reverse tanto, pairing a black-coated 154CM combo edge blade with a large working belly and grippy gray and black textured G10 scales. The fully ambidextrous AXIS lock opens and closes with one hand, and the reversible tip-up clip keeps this made-in-USA folder ready for everyday and tactical carry.
Benchmade Rift 950SBK – Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.67"
- Blade Steel: 154CM stainless (58-61 HRC)
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto, Combo Edge (partially serrated)
- Blade Finish: Black Coated
- Blade Thickness: 0.114"
- Open Length: 8.27"
- Closed Length: 4.60"
- Weight: 4.80 oz
- Handle: Gray & Black Textured G10 with Lanyard Hole
- Lock: AXIS
- Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up
- Made in USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Benchmade Rift 950SBK discontinued?
Yes. Benchmade has discontinued the Rift family, and the Benchmade Rift 950SBK is no longer in production, which makes remaining examples collector items rather than restockable inventory.
What is a combo edge on the Benchmade Rift 950SBK?
A combo edge is partially serrated: the Benchmade Rift 950SBK carries a plain edge toward the tip for clean slicing and serrations near the handle for rope, webbing, and other fibrous material.
Is 154CM good knife steel?
Yes. The 154CM stainless steel on the Benchmade Rift 950SBK is a proven American steel that balances edge retention, toughness, and easy resharpening, hardened here to 58-61 HRC.
How does the AXIS lock on the Benchmade Rift 950SBK work?
A hardened steel bar rides in a slot across the liners and snaps over the blade tang when open. Pull the bar back on the Benchmade Rift 950SBK and the blade swings free, so opening and closing is smooth, secure, and fully ambidextrous.
Does Benchmade offer lifetime sharpening for the Benchmade Rift 950SBK?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service re-sharpens and tunes up the Benchmade Rift 950SBK for the life of the knife, including its serrated section, at no charge beyond shipping.
Where is the Benchmade Rift 950SBK made?
The Benchmade Rift 950SBK was made in Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon, USA.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Rift 950SBK?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. When the discontinued Benchmade Rift 950SBK is not available, Going Gear stocks the current Benchmade lineup with the same USA-made quality.
