Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Griptilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$140.25Most expensive
US$110Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin or Black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Common praise
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
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics