Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 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.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$168.75Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
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
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
FRN
Finish
Black non-reflective
Tumbled
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
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
EDCHikingCampingHunting
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
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users