Benchmade Which one do you prefer between ?

Which one do you prefer between ?

  • 950 Rift

    Votes: 39 67.2%

  • 531 Axis

    Votes: 19 32.8%
  • Total voters
    58
SteelJunkee

SteelJunkee

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950 Rift
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531 Axis
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The Axis since I don't care for the tanto blade shape. So, I wouldn't even consider the Rift.
 
Rift.
The 531 is smaller than I like for a modern knife...and, handle color aside, I just don't find it appealing (reminds me of an otf auto).

Besides - I have, and like, the Rift.
 
Rift. Looks more like a normal folder. I like the blade shape as well

The Axis scales make it look too much like a dagger IMO.
 
hhmoore said:
Rift.
The 531 is smaller than I like for a modern knife...and, handle color aside, I just don't find it appealing (reminds me of an otf auto).

Besides - I have, and like, the Rift.
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Does the scales have the cheap hollow feeling like the Griptilian 551 ?
 
Neither of them really interest me. I owned a rift but wound up selling it.
 
SteelJunkee said:
They called it a reverse Tanto on their site.
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That only has to do with what’s going on with the spine. Reverse tantos are completely different than tantos when it comes to the edge. The edge is actually more of a modified sheepsfoot.

As for the poll question. Greatly prefer the Axis as it is slimmer sleeker lighter and all around a better edc knife in my opinion. The Rift is a bigger knife that may appear to be more rugged but I question that as their construction is very similar.
 
Lapedog said:
That only has to do with what’s going on with the spine. Reverse tantos are completely different than tantos when it comes to the edge. The edge is actually more of a modified sheepsfoot.

As for the poll question. Greatly prefer the Axis as it is slimmer sleeker lighter and all around a better edc knife in my opinion. The Rift is a bigger knife that may appear to be more rugged but I question that as their construction is very similar.
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I understand that reverse Tanto only refers to the form factor of the spine.

I thought that the Axis would get more votes than that because I`m a bit like you on the EDCbility of the contenders. While Both have undoubted Class and practicality. I really thought the Axis was more pocket friendly .
 
I often put a 531 in my coin pocket or use it like a gentleman's folder. It's not heavy duty, but I don't intend to stab through plywood with it anyway.
 
531
I like a handle that doesn't lock me into a limited grip(s).
I prefer to be able to get my hand / fingers closer to the blade and the Rift has that dambed finger guard. If the guard was further forward . . . then maybe.
The rear portion looks odd as well; looks like I have to put my smallest finger behind it or in front of it. A hook on the very end of the knife is good; keeps me from dropping the knife when held by my side. Oh . . . the 531 has that.

To be fair I haven't handled either knife so what do I know . . . really ?
The 531 does echo one of my favorite do all handles though; the Cold Steel Ti Lite. Super versatile . IMO. (full flat ground of course).
 
Wowbagger said:
531
I like a handle that doesn't lock me into a limited grip(s).
I prefer to be able to get my hand / fingers closer to the blade and the Rift has that dambed finger guard. If the guard was further forward . . . then maybe.
The rear portion looks odd as well; looks like I have to put my smallest finger behind it or in front of it. A hook on the very end of the knife is good; keeps me from dropping the knife when held by my side. Oh . . . the 531 has that.

To be fair I haven't handled either knife so what do I know . . . really ?
The 531 does echo one of my favorite do all handles though; the Cold Steel Ti Lite. Super versatile . IMO. (full flat ground of course).
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I was looking at the rift and thought that.... "If it have a finger choil in the blade paired with a little modification of that semi guard You could really choke that blade"..... :thumbsup: and I`m looking for something a little bit more gent, versatile and pocket friendly... Thanks for your input :)
 
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