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Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Endura 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$143Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
FRN
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
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 yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use