Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Mini Barrage
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$225Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Spring Assisted
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
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 build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve