Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Endela
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Endela stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela 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.
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$138.25Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 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
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
K390 (MICROCLEAN)
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
FRN
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Manual
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryEDCGeneral outdoor useTacticalCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty 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
Excellent edge retention due to K390 steelLightweight and well-balancedStrong and secure back lockErgonomic blue FRN handle with good gripVersatile clip carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
Some models use different steels (VG-10, CPM SPY27) which may confuse buyersLimited availability at certain price pointsNot suitable for heavy-duty chopping