The Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 brings AXIS Automatic speed to Warren Osborne's Rift design. The 3.67" satin 154CM reverse tanto blade carries a tough tip and a large working belly, deployed instantly from black textured G10 scales. Made in USA, with a reversible tip-up clip for tactical and everyday carry.
Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 – Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.67"
- Blade Steel: 154CM stainless (58-61 HRC)
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto, Plain Edge
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Blade Thickness: 0.114"
- Open Length: 8.27"
- Closed Length: 4.60"
- Weight: 4.80 oz
- Handle: Black Textured G10 with Lanyard Hole
- Mechanism: AXIS Automatic
- Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up
- Made in USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an automatic knife?
An automatic knife opens its blade by spring power at the press or pull of a release. The Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 is an AXIS Automatic: the blade fires fully open the moment the AXIS bar is pulled back.
How does the AXIS Automatic on the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 work?
The same AXIS bar that locks the blade also releases the spring. Pull the bar back on the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 and the blade snaps open and locks; pull it again to fold the blade closed.
Is the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 legal to carry?
Automatic knife laws vary widely by state, county, and city. Before carrying the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555, check your local regulations, as many areas restrict automatic knives even where ownership is legal.
Is the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 discontinued?
Yes. Benchmade has discontinued the Rift family, including the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555, making clean examples sought after by automatic knife collectors.
Is 154CM good knife steel?
Yes. The 154CM stainless steel on the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 offers a proven balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance at 58-61 HRC.
Does Benchmade offer lifetime sharpening for the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555?
Yes. Benchmade's LifeSharp service covers the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 for the life of the knife, re-sharpening and tuning it at no charge beyond shipping.
Where can I buy the Benchmade Auto Rift 9555?
Going Gear is an authorized Benchmade dealer. The USA-made (Oregon City, Oregon) Benchmade Auto Rift 9555 is discontinued, and Going Gear stocks Benchmade's current AXIS automatic lineup as alternatives.
