Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout 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.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$125Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
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
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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