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Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Nirvana
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% 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 Nirvana 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$88Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Lightest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Titanium
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
Common complaints
Unknown
Lock stick when new, easily fixed