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Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link 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 6% 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$210Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Heavy-duty cutting tasksOutdoor useExtended useEDC requiring strong blade
Not best for
Unknown
Light everyday cutting tasksUsers preferring lightweight pocket knives
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
Excellent blade quality with superior edge retentionSolid all-metal constructionComfortable grip and ergonomicsAssisted opening and secure liner lockReversible tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavy and bulky compared to average pocket knivesAssisted opening requires some forceClosing one-handed can be challenging
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