Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Onslaught
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 36% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$185Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
197.62 g (6.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
108.5 mm (4.27 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
244.75 mm (9.64 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
139.06 mm (5.47 in)Longest
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
G10 over stainless steel liners
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewashed or black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb hole opener
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up black steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Tactical useCollectorsHeavy use folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Everyday carry for some due to sizeHard use demanding thicker blade
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
Smooth AXIS locking mechanismExcellent build qualityElegant designEffective thumb hole deployment
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade is relatively thin and delicate, not ideal for hard useHandle lacks jimping, may reduce grip for some usersLarge size may be impractical for everyday carry