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Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Matriarch 2 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$182Most 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
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 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
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty fixed blade 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
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
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