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Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$135Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Slip joint
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Nail nick
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking 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
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Unknown
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type
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