Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs CRKT Homefront
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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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.
CRKT Homefront 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$165Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
136.08 g (4.80 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)Shortest
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
6061 aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryField use
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 flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Common complaints
Unknown
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
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