Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs CRKT Seismic
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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$150Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
180 g (6.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
239 mm (9.41 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin or black powder-coated (variants)
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Deadbolt lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Flipper or dual thumb studs with IKBS ball bearing system
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible for right/left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryEDC
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 blade deployment via flipper and IKBS ball bearing pivotRock solid Deadbolt locking systemWell balanced and comfortable G10 handlePartially serrated option availableLegal blade length in areas restricting blades longer than 4 inches
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued model no longer widely available
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