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Benchmade Boost vs Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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 Code 4 Tanto 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$140.25Most expensive
US$138Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Lockback
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
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
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
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