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Benchmade Boost vs CIVIVI Synergy4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$115Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
144 g (5.08 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
237 mm (9.33 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
Nitro-V
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Black Blade Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Front Flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingTactical UsePiercing tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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 edge retention of Nitro V steelSecure and reliable nested liner lockComfortable and durable G10 handleSmooth deployment with front flipperVersatile tanto blade for piercing and utilityGood balance of quality and price
Common complaints
Unknown
Liner lock may be stiff and require practice to operate
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