Comparison Console
Benchmade AFCK vs Benchmade Boost
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$120Cheapest
US$140.25Most expensive
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Lightest
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM 3V
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Black non-reflective
Lock type
Liner Lock
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
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Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
High traction Versaflex handle provides secure grip even when wet or glovedStrong CPM 3V blade with durable grind for tough tasksReliable and ambidextrous AXIS Assist lock mechanismSolid build quality and ergonomic design suited for heavy use
Common complaints
Handle flex with G-10 scales (addressed in later models or by replacing scales with aluminum)Heavier compared to some other folding knivesRight hand only clip and lock
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