Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Rescue 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 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$150Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 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)
210 mm (8.27 in)
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
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
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Lockback
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency use
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
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
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