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Benchmade Boost vs Cold Steel American Lawman
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. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel American Lawman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$156.99Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
127.6 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
206.4 mm (8.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Black DLC coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Tri-Ad Lock (lock back)
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carry (EDC)Law enforcement useTactical tasksOutdoor 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
Smooth action and solid lockupExceptional edge retention and toughnessAmbidextrous design and reliable locking mechanismDurable and lightweight G-10 handleGood value for price
Common complaints
Unknown
Lock bar pressure can be stiffNo traditional detent to fully secure closed bladeOdd pocket clip design requiring swapping for left-hand carryMinor fit and finish issues
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