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Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Cryo 1555TI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$68.99Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
8Cr13MoV stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Finish
Black non-reflective
Matte grey titanium carbo-nitride coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Liner lock / frame lock with lockbar stabilization
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening with dual thumbstuds and flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible carrying clip, 4-position (right or left, tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryWorkEDC 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
Solid build qualityFast assisted openingComfortable handleGood value for the priceVersatile pocket carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
No specific complaints noted in provided sources
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