Comparison Console
Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Boost
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$209.99Most expensive
US$140.25Cheapest
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 3V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Finish
Coated black blade
Black non-reflective
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
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
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
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