Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Broadside
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% 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.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$124.99Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)
123 mm (4.84 in)
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
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
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Unknown
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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