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Benchmade Boost vs CRKT Provoke Compact
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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 Provoke Compact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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$149.95Most 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)Longest
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
130.18 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
D2 steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Kinematic lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Push of the thumb
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard UseEveryday CarryTough And Wet ConditionsTradespeopleFirst Responders
Everyday Carry (EDC)Self DefensePortable 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
Innovative Kinematic Deployment MechanismHigh Quality And Sharp D2 Blade SteelLightweight Aluminum HandleCompact And Easy To Carry Design
Common complaints
Unknown
No Explicit Complaints Found In Sources
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