Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Blur
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$128Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Finish
Black non-reflective
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
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
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Common complaints
Unknown
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online