Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Benchmade Sequel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 22% 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$140.25
US$140.25
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Not best for
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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
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Common complaints
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