Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Rift
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 6% 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 Rift stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Rift stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$225.25Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin, blasted, coated options
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
Reversible steel pocket clip, side to side mounted, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Tactical tasksEDCEmergency defenseCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Lighter weight preferencePrecision cutting tasks
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
Strong and reliable designComfortable G10 handleSmooth and secure Axis lockAmbidextrous opening and carryingSolid build qualityExcellent blade design and steel choice
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier weight may be an issue for some usersThumb stud can be difficult to operate with glovesSome may find pocket clip too tightNot ideal for heavy carving or precision cutting tasks